Carrying a 2nd Set of Wheels/Tires - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

kabel · 10-07-2010, 04:49 AM

IN your boxster, no, not really. When I bought my first set of tires (just the tires) for the boxster I had them shipped to my office and quickly realized I would have to make two trips to get them home.

Roof rack, trailer, or support vehicle are your options (or drive to the event on your race rubber).

demick · 10-07-2010, 06:59 AM

In my 914, I could fit 1 tire in the front trunk, 1 tire in the rear trunk, and 2 tires in the passenger seat.

When I got the Boxster, I played with the same idea. I don't remember if I could fit a tire in the front trunk (with the spare removed), but I don't think so. I definitely could not fit a tire in the rear trunk. And it's not realistic to fit more than 2 tires in the passenger seat. Bottom line is: you can fit some, but not all 4 tires.

Get a tire trailer.

Topless · 10-07-2010, 09:39 AM

I usually drive to the event on race rubber (DOT-R Nittos) and carry 1 full size wheel/tire in the front trunk with skinny spare removed. A full size wheel fits fine in the front if you lean it back. Just check clearances carefully before closing. When going to interstate events we bring a motor home and support trailer.

ChrisZang · 10-07-2010, 07:08 PM

and then there's a few guys who built their own little trailer (big enough for 4 wheels)

ChrisZang · 10-07-2010, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topless

I usually drive to the event on race rubber (DOT-R Nittos) and carry 1 full size wheel/tire in the front trunk with skinny spare removed. A full size wheel fits fine in the front if you lean it back. Just check clearances carefully before closing. When going to interstate events we bring a motor home and support trailer.

Hey, nice to hear from you again.
I do that too but when your wheels already have a few events on them it's always like playing roulette, if you have to drive back on the bare threads ;-)

tonycarreon · 10-08-2010, 04:26 AM

when i replaced all 4 tires, i wanted to keep the 2 good ones. i tried putting one of them in the front trunk with the spare still inside but it was a no go - the lid contacted the tire. one wouldn't even fit in the rear trunk. i ended up having to go pick them up in a different vehicle.