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Car Forum / Porsche / Porsche Cars / March 2008Spare Tire On Cayman
Is it true that the Cayman does not have a spare tire but a sealant and pump? Has that been a problem? Are the tires of a size and type that are readily available at most places? Thanks > Is it true that the Cayman does not have a spare tire but a sealant and pump? Yes > Has that been a problem? Haven't had a flat yet Are the tires of a size and type that are readily > available at most places? major dealers in urban areas would - or could get them quickly. > Thanks I've got an '06 997...which like all the new era cars (beginning '05) is also missing a spare tire. The factory is trying to reduce the car's weight to increase gas mileage and increase trunk space. Also, when carrying 2 people, it is near to impossible to get a wheel inside anyway, as they certainly won't fit in the trunk. Getting tires in major markets is no problem. If you're stranded somewhere in Montana...you'll be waiting for FedEx. If it's an irreparable blow out, you call 1-800-PORSCHE...and wait for a flatbed. We're planning on doing some touring later this spring and summer and (like you), I'd feel more comfortable with some kind of spare. > Is it true that the Cayman does not have a spare tire but a sealant and > pump? > Has that been a problem? Are the tires of a size and type that are readily > available at most places? > > Thanks Thanks for the help. One more quick question. The Cayman has more storage space than the 911, and so does anyone make a wheel and space saver spare that can be carried if stuck in the middle of nowhere or need to wait for a tire to be sent to the local tire dealer. No spare seems a little frightening You can probably contact one of the many Porsche dismantlers and get the space-saver spare from an earlier model. One from a Boxster or any 996 should work. > Thanks for the help. > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > No spare seems a little frightening Thanks for the help > You can probably contact one of the many Porsche dismantlers and get the > space-saver spare from an earlier model. One from a Boxster or any 996 > should work. > Thanks for the help > >> You can probably contact one of the many Porsche dismantlers and get >> the space-saver spare from an earlier model. One from a Boxster or >> any 996 should work. Don't forget, should you have a need to use the space saver, you need to have space to carry the tyre you remove. In the case of a UK Boxster S the only place the rear tyre fits is the passenger seat!!! On Mar 28, 10:51 am, No Name > Don't forget, should you have a need to use the space saver, you need to > have space to carry the tyre you remove. In the case of a UK Boxster S the > only place the rear tyre fits is the passenger seat!!! Good point - maybe need to a get a little trailer to tow behind or a roof rack for the Cayman ;-) I suppose the only plus of carrying the space saver tire when traveling would be could use if if had to wait for the a replacement tire to be sent to the tire dealer. Do they make run-flat tires in this size and if so, are they any good. |
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