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Old 08-26-2020, 05:46 PM
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Default Porsche tire inflator

Im pretty sure our cars came with tire inflator in the frunk. At least the C4 did. Does anyone still have theirs? I cannot find one. At least the OEM one.
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I don’t know if my 99 C2 came with one. I have the original spare tire, jack and tools, but not the inflator.
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My 2000 never had one
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My '99 didn't come with one. I'm using an extra BMW version I had laying around.









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I have mine. Its still wrapped in plastic. The spare tire looks pretty rough. I'd be surprised if it inflated

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My C4 didn't come with one either but I'm sure it had one at some point.

I found several on eBay. I've decided to get an aftermarket one after looking at the oem Porsche prices.

From what I understand, they only came on the C4's due to different spare tire vs. C2.

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My '99 C4 came with one and I've actually used it once.
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My C2 didn't come with one, but I added one.
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My care came with the tire inflator but I have never used it. For those who had, is it valid for, lets say, check the tyre pressure when you are in a road trip?
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My 03 didn't have one. i put in one that I had laying around. I think every care should have a tire inflator. I can't tell you how many times I have had to lend my tire inflator in my daily driver to people. I also carry tire plugs, just in case.

i even carry one in my ATV and tire plugs. Have had to use both, on other people's ATV's....
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Originally Posted by steam_mill
My 03 didn't have one. i put in one that I had laying around. I think every care should have a tire inflator. I can't tell you how many times I have had to lend my tire inflator in my daily driver to people. I also carry tire plugs, just in case.

i even carry one in my ATV and tire plugs. Have had to use both, on other people's ATV's....
Tire plugs? Are they fro like picking up a nail or something? Never heard of them
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Originally Posted by parris
My care came with the tire inflator but I have never used it. For those who had, is it valid for, lets say, check the tyre pressure when you are in a road trip?
Just use a regular tire pressure gauge. The compressor needsvto be plugged in to 12vvto operate.
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I picked this one up on eBay a few years ago. Not sure if it's period correct but it's there if I need it.
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Originally Posted by su8pack1

I picked this one up on eBay a few years ago. Not sure if it's period correct but it's there if I need it.
No, it's for a 997.
But hey, if it works!

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Originally Posted by steam_mill
My 03 didn't have one. i put in one that I had laying around. I think every care should have a tire inflator. I can't tell you how many times I have had to lend my tire inflator in my daily driver to people. I also carry tire plugs, just in case.

i even carry one in my ATV and tire plugs. Have had to use both, on other people's ATV's....
Never use anything but Porsche approved air, it will lead to catastrophic failure.

Seriously though, tire plugs are a great idea. I’ve had them bail me, and others out of situations on many occasions.
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