Villian

Just wondering if anyone out there has one of the rear spare tire carriers for their 955?

endless_corners

It's a rare option that only a select few are happy with. It's cumbersome to have to swing out the tire everytime you want to open the trunk. Not to mention the looks are questionable.

knfeparty

I wanted to buy the CTT in Indiana that has it, but it looks like it needs a lot of attention $$$

AGARubberDuck

I had a swing-away spare on a Chevy Blazer ZR2. Having a spare 33" super swamper hanging off the back actually help it's looks, when going for the rugged off-road look. It was a pain to have to swing it out of the way all the time. It squeeked - a lot. And it only took one time being caught by the wind to swing too far open and damage the body at the hinge mounts.

IMO the cayenne external spare carrier ruins the looks of one of the best angles of the car, 45 degrees to the rear. On top of that, the wheel and tread patterns are covered up a-la toyota rav4 style so you can't even show off a great looking wheel/tire combo.

While having no spare is a pain point for a lot of people and the collapsible spare is not getting you home while on vacation, I'm still not surprised it's a very rare option.

garrett376

http://www.tiregate.com/hg-series/

endless_corners

Those tire gates are way slicker than the OEM turd — that's for sure.

Villian

Mine had one originally, but the previous owner had gotten rid of it. I'd like to find one to bring it back to how it was originally..but they're pretty tough to find I guess :/

knfeparty

I don't have a cayenne yet but the tire gate is on my first mod list!

John Welch.

I have it on my '04 CTT. I could do without it if it was easy to remove...

knfeparty

Mind sharing a picture?

I always wondered if you would still be able to get the gate open with a trailer attached.

joepjoep

I don't have it, but I needed to carry a spare recently offroading.

Used the factory luggage rack by placing them close together ~ 16" or so. Draped a cut up rubber mat from Home Depot and cris-crossed a couple of ratchet straps to tie it down. Worked perfectly with only a little more road noise. Total cost about $50.

If I could find a spare carrier I would consider it, but this works fine for my needs too.


Oh, and "Hi! Rennlist!"

Ken
'03 - boxster - Joy Toy
-rolling convertible action
-de-ambered
-Boxster Brey-Krause Roll Bar
'05 - 955s Gold - My Other
-coolant pipe by pass 08/11
-heart & short soul block replaced @50k 01/12

"The wind shield to life is big and the rear view mirror is small.
Using the rear view mirror once in a while will help you not to engage in another accident, but focusing on it will make you smash into whatever is in front of you."

cordsig79

water fuel and tire carrier non oem

ideola

Who is the supplier for this spare tire carrier?

cordsig79

Invasive Custom Turbo extra wheel plate and build
http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...07#post2079107

Bolt on hitch carrier (pg 22)
http://www.cbioffroadfab.com/product...premium-model/

cordsig79

My favorite mod is the Transyberia light bar retro fit....

http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...68#post2144968