No spare tire for the 2006 Boxster.. Looking for one - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Brucelee · 06-09-2006, 12:09 PM

I believe your car comes with run-craps. If so, the inflat a can is not needed at all.

Someone must know??

Anyway, if they are run-craps, I suggest you replace then as soon as possible with a real tire.

And bring back the dipstick!

Good luck.

RandallNeighbour · 06-09-2006, 12:18 PM

Franz, I do think the donut spare from an older boxster will fit in your front trunk, but you're gonna lose all that stowage space... but I'm sure you figured that out already!

Best place to get one most probably is LA dismantlers (look them up on the web then call them as they never return an email inquiry) or another salvage place like Oklahoma Foriegn.

I'm with you... if I ever buy a 987, the first thing I'm gonna do is get me a spare tire. That's completely nuts if you ask me!

99-Boxster-MK · 06-09-2006, 12:31 PM

I completely agree... how can a car not have a spare..

Mike

SD987 · 06-09-2006, 12:43 PM

The 987 comes with standard tires, not run-flats and you are provided with a can of tire-goo and an air compressor (a pretty nice one, actually) that plugs into the cigarette lighter.

When I tested the Z4M, I noticed they also went with the same system, although the MB has a spare.

And yes, the 986 spare can be used...although i assume that depends on what size the other tires are.

eslai · 06-09-2006, 05:32 PM

I am about to curse myself right here:

I've never had a flat tire and drove around without one in my Eclipse for like three years. The prospect of not having one in the 987 didn't freak me out at all.

(damnit, now I'm screwed!)

MNBoxster · 06-09-2006, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eslai

I am about to curse myself right here:

I've never had a flat tire and drove around without one in my Eclipse for like three years. The prospect of not having one in the 987 didn't freak me out at all.

(damnit, now I'm screwed!)

Hi,

Interestingly, on the 986, Porsche advised against removing the Spare (except for a puncture in which case the Road Wheel replaces it) stating that it was an integral part of the Front Crumple Zone.

What changed with the 987? Has it been reinforced? Or have the needs to market greater Luggage Space and Fuel Economy supplanted Occupant Safety?...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

06-09-2006, 06:58 PM

Mini Coopers don't come with them either. They have runsplats (except the convertibles for some reason).

eslai · 06-09-2006, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

Interestingly, on the 986, Porsche advised against removing the Spare (except for a puncture in which case the Road Wheel replaces it) stating that it was an integral part of the Front Crumple Zone.

What changed with the 987? Has it been reinforced? Or have the needs to market greater Luggage Space and Fuel Economy supplanted Occupant Safety?...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Yeah I really do wonder about that too. I haven't investigated the issue, but my assumption is that they took this into consideration...I hope.

Brucelee · 06-10-2006, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD987

The 987 comes with standard tires, not run-flats and you are provided with a can of tire-goo and an air compressor (a pretty nice one, actually) that plugs into the cigarette lighter.

When I tested the Z4M, I noticed they also went with the same system, although the MB has a spare.

And yes, the 986 spare can be used...although i assume that depends on what size the other tires are.

No spare tire? That is insane or the cheapest deal I have ever heard of!!!!!!

And I STILL want the dipstick back.

MNBoxster · 06-09-2006, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Franz, I do think the donut spare from an older boxster will fit in your front trunk, but you're gonna lose all that stowage space... but I'm sure you figured that out already!

Best place to get one most probably is LA dismantlers (look them up on the web then call them as they never return an email inquiry) or another salvage place like Oklahoma Foriegn.

I'm with you... if I ever buy a 987, the first thing I'm gonna do is get me a spare tire. That's completely nuts if you ask me!

Hi,

My personal experience with LA Porsche Dismantler has been spotty to poor. They usually have the highest prices of any dismantlers I have come across.

Of the three things I purchased from them, two were returned because one was in awful condition, quite contrary to their description and assurance. Another was inoperative, again contrary to their assurances. In each case, the items took 21 days or longer to reach me despite paying for premium shipping.

They were reluctant to take the returns, but finally came around. Getting the Credit posted to my CC card was a different story, it took more than a month the 1st time and the second I just disputed the Charge with the CC Co. They seem to take their sweet time on everything and are not that knowledgeable.

Oklahoma Foreign is very Customer Focused and seem knowledgeable, but they don't seem to have a deep inventory - they have never had the part I wanted.

One dismantler I have had great success with is Porsche Dismantler in Rancho Cordova, CA ( www.mazdaporscheparts.com ). They are knowledgeable, prompt, friendly and have the best prices. They have always had what I was looking for. You will usually talk directly with Sam Matsoyan, the Owner, and items are usually shipped same day. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99