Coochas

For those of you who have equipped your 997 with the 996 series collapsible spare, I have taken the pages from the 996 owner's manual concerning fitment of the collapsible spare and made them into a 600K PDF file.
I have placed this file on my smart phone and recommend that you do the same - or simply print the 6 pages and leave them in your glove box.
The instructions cover the use of the scissor jack and specifications for inflating'deflating the collapsible spare with our portable compressor.

PDF - Using Collapsible Spare

snarf

Dave, once again indebted to you for providing the information I was missing. I'm guessing that the 36psi recommended pressure is suitable for a C2S. Thanks.
Allan

wetstuff

Hmmmmm.... I'd be interested in making a decent cover that you could carry in the back seat ..and then a 'dirt bag' to carry the flat in. I've got the width and OD of the will-be-flat (mine) but not that spare with the red hub. Leather would be a bit overkill, but Sunbrella marine fabric has good properties and tons of colors.

Did my ADD catch that a Boxster spare would work on our 997's? ('just happen to have one of those...)

stubenhocker

THx Colm, I was wondering about this issue!

Edgy01

I think this needs to be confirmed. I have heard that others with PCCBs have done it. Make sure you have the right spare part number.

lic265

I know this thread is old; but most valuable. I bought the collapsible spare for my 07 997tt, but in the PDF Coochas listed from the 996 , it mentions 5 vs 17 mm spacers. Has anyone had experience or can advise on the proper usage of this spare?

dhsieh

I just called Sunset Porsche on spare tire for my '08 Carrera S and the Parts guy quoted me with:

Part#: 99636202004 (Folding spare tire) $506 + shipping

This part# is different from 997 C4S 996-362-020-03 or 996-362-020-02 for MMD's car. I am really confused as to which is the right one.

dhsieh

I just called Sunset Porsche on spare tire for my '08 Carrera S and the Parts guy quoted me with:

Part#: 99636202004 (Folding spare tire) $506 + shipping

This part# is different from 997 C4S 996-362-020-03 or 996-362-020-02 for MMD's car. I am really confused as to which is the right one.