flat fix versus spare tire

[ekam]

Originally Posted by mountainman

Was told by both of them " we ain't got no cars up here that use that size tire, but we could maybe order one and have it sometime next week".

Sounds like that episode from Top Gear when Jeremy needed tires on the Merc SLS. :dance:

At least you had a spare tire... you got it it from the tire store I take it?

Boxster Spare Tire Kit:Porsche Parts & Porsche Accessories - Wholesale Porsche Parts & Tequipment - Cayman Panamera Cayenn

[mountainman]

I got the spare shortly after buying the car and have carried it ever since just to ward off this type of emergency. Where we were in west virginia I was not able to find anything, new, used or anything that would fit the rear of a porsche.

[recycledsixtie]

When I go for my summer hike in the Rockies 4 hours drive from here in my 2001 Boxster base I take a couple of snow tires and leave the spare behind. If I bought a P car with runflat tires I would buy a spare tire at least...