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Old 09-24-2012, 12:14 PM   #13
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I no longer carry a spare. Can't be bothered dragging around an extra wheel only to face changing a tire with lame roadside tools. I prefer one of these:
SLIME – Worldwide Leader in Tire Care – Repairing a flat tire? Slime Tire & Tube Sealant » Catalog » Catalog Products » Smart Spair Flat Tire Repair Kit (SS-PDQ/06)
And one of these:
http://www.aaa-calif.com/discounts/members/ca_sum06.pdf

My spare is also available for a fair price.
It does seem that with AAA and some Slime, a spare is not really very necessary these days unless you are cruising far away from civilization.

But doesn't the Boxster need that spare weight in front anyway to reduce understeer?

Just thinking out loud.
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