997 Carrera S - spacesaver spare enquiry

[FarQue]

Random question of the day: does anyone know (from experience) if a 17" spacesaver wheel from a 986/996 series car will fit a 997 Carrera S? I know the stud pattern will be the same, I need to know whether the wheel will clear the brake assembly. I'm thinking about the narrow 'inflated' type spacesaver that is often found upright in the front boot of a 986, rather than the 'deflated' type spacesaver that the 996 turbo's came with. Any sensible info appreciated. Thanks.

[jonno_]

Sorry I think you'll not clear the calipers with 17's
Unless you know differently. Could you borrow an 18 or 19 version?

[Magic919]

I've sure I've seen a thread where an American fitted one to his C4S.

[mollytherocker]

Rich

See if one of the NW members will let you try theirs?

[FarQue]

mollytherocker said:

Rich

See if one of the NW members will let you try theirs?

Not sure who has one. Malc maybe...

[mollytherocker]

FarQue said:

Not sure who has one. Malc maybe...

Speak to Graham? He will let you try one from DVB?

[ArcticGT3]

Can't comment about the thin bicycle type wheel but I have a 17" collapsible type and it does clear the 6pot callipers with 350mm discs - believe it was originally for 996 Turbo S cars with PCCB.

[FarQue]

ArcticGT3 said:

Can't comment about the thin bicycle type wheel but I have a 17" collapsible type and it does clear the 6pot callipers with 350mm discs - believe it was originally for 996 Turbo S cars with PCCB.

Collapsible or not, it's still a 17" wheel. Thanks for that information.

[GC8]

I have one by the side of my desk here. I am happy to measure it for you if that will help?