996 Space saver spare tyre
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Why its needed...
As I arrived at my destination in SW London yesterday evening, my near side rear was totally deflated! I dont know when it lost pressure as I was in heavy traffic but it was flat! I thought I'd try to inflate to find out if it would hold air overnight so I can limp it to a local garage to get a replacement this morning. I got it up to 35-40 psi (Porsche recommends 44psi) and checked the tyre for any nails. On doing so I found a massive air bulge where the side wall had given way, I stood back to wait for the inevitable and I wasn't disappointed when 40 seconds later boom!
New Tyre
The local Kwik fit etc do not have stock to replace the blown tyre (I've checked); my usual Porsche specialist and OPC are not open until tomorrow so I'll have to wait to source, unless anyone can recommend a decent performance tyre specialist open today? The cars running 295/30/ZR/18 Continental Sport Contact 2.
Any suggestions welcome!
As I arrived at my destination in SW London yesterday evening, my near side rear was totally deflated! I dont know when it lost pressure as I was in heavy traffic but it was flat! I thought I'd try to inflate to find out if it would hold air overnight so I can limp it to a local garage to get a replacement this morning. I got it up to 35-40 psi (Porsche recommends 44psi) and checked the tyre for any nails. On doing so I found a massive air bulge where the side wall had given way, I stood back to wait for the inevitable and I wasn't disappointed when 40 seconds later boom!
New Tyre
The local Kwik fit etc do not have stock to replace the blown tyre (I've checked); my usual Porsche specialist and OPC are not open until tomorrow so I'll have to wait to source, unless anyone can recommend a decent performance tyre specialist open today? The cars running 295/30/ZR/18 Continental Sport Contact 2.
Any suggestions welcome!
6C4GTS said:
I've used mine once - blow it up, run it on the car, then deflate fully and it folds itself back up.
Looks a bit strange in place of my 315 rear but did the job - although I never drove the car with it on, just used it to hold the car until I got a puncture repair.
Thanks, good to know its not a single use item!Looks a bit strange in place of my 315 rear but did the job - although I never drove the car with it on, just used it to hold the car until I got a puncture repair.
6C4GTS said:
I've used mine once - blow it up, run it on the car, then deflate fully and it folds itself back up.
Looks a bit strange in place of my 315 rear but did the job - although I never drove the car with it on, just used it to hold the car until I got a puncture repair.
I was thinking of taking mine out of the car? If you get a rear puncture and fit the spare, where do you put the rear while you head to the tyre repair place? It doesn't fit in the boot/trunk thingy, does it? Would you take it on a cross Europe trip? Say to Monaco?Looks a bit strange in place of my 315 rear but did the job - although I never drove the car with it on, just used it to hold the car until I got a puncture repair.
coanda said:
Just to add......
The spacesaver (non-collapsible) in my 01 996C2 can not be used on the rear - I have to swap the diagonally opposite tyre from the front, onto the back, and use the space saver on the front.
Ummm this adds another dimension, it is the collapsible side wall space saver spare so I’ll have to get the manual out and check if that applies to my 02 C4S. Thanks for the tip!The spacesaver (non-collapsible) in my 01 996C2 can not be used on the rear - I have to swap the diagonally opposite tyre from the front, onto the back, and use the space saver on the front.
Angelus said:
6C4GTS said:
I've used mine once - blow it up, run it on the car, then deflate fully and it folds itself back up.
Looks a bit strange in place of my 315 rear but did the job - although I never drove the car with it on, just used it to hold the car until I got a puncture repair.
I was thinking of taking mine out of the car? If you get a rear puncture and fit the spare, where do you put the rear while you head to the tyre repair place? It doesn't fit in the boot/trunk thingy, does it? Would you take it on a cross Europe trip? Say to Monaco?Looks a bit strange in place of my 315 rear but did the job - although I never drove the car with it on, just used it to hold the car until I got a puncture repair.
coanda said:
Just to add......
The spacesaver (non-collapsible) in my 01 996C2 can not be used on the rear - I have to swap the diagonally opposite tyre from the front, onto the back, and use the space saver on the front.
But the fronts are narrower than the rears - does that not then compromise both axles?The spacesaver (non-collapsible) in my 01 996C2 can not be used on the rear - I have to swap the diagonally opposite tyre from the front, onto the back, and use the space saver on the front.
6C4GTS said:
beach kid said:
Ummm this adds another dimension, it is the collapsible side wall space saver spare so I’ll have to get the manual out and check if that applies to my 02 C4S. Thanks for the tip!
Yours is the same as mine - see above.Best,
monthefish said:
But you would anyway with a space saver fitted.
Just wonedred what is thinking behind compromising two axles instead of just one?
Same thing with my S2000. The space saver isn't meant for the rear wheel so you change a front wheel for the rear then the space save for the front. I'm guessing but the overall risk of having the space saver on the rear is greater then the risk of having a front moved to the rear and then the space saver on the front. And the fact that both these cars are rwd.Just wonedred what is thinking behind compromising two axles instead of just one?
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