No spare tire for the 2006 Boxster.. Looking for one

[987dds]

It was my understanding that the rear tire will not fit into the redesigned front storage area. So if you had a flat, you would have to leave your wheel and tire behind or place it in the passengers lap!

[bobbox2]

Another reason the lack of spare wheel is a pain is that the wheel itself can often be damaged.

I struck a piece of wood in my golf on the freeway and the rim itself was damaged. Worse, when I called VW assistance they said they couldn't come as the road was a tollway (so only authorised wreckers can come) but none of the authorised trucks were flat-bed. In the end I had to call the cops (who weren't too pleased) and they authorised a regular flat-bed truck.

Worst of it was that I had to pay for the tow and then VW refused to pay it.

[SD987]

It was my understanding that the rear tire will not fit into the redesigned front storage area. So if you had a flat, you would have to leave your wheel and tire behind or place it in the passengers lap!

I saw a pic somewhere, where the guy put the rear tire in the back trunk with the trunk left open. Not a good look !

A couple of interesting tidbits on the 987 spare tire, or lack thereof...

The omission of the spare wheel and jack in the 987 has permitted a reduction in weight of around 10 kg/22 lbs. A 17-inch spare wheel with a size of 185/60 is standard equipment on the 987 only in countries where legislation stipulates the provision of a spare wheel (e.g. Brazil, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Virgin Islands). It is stored in the rear luggage compartment.

So write your congressman...

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by 987dds

It was my understanding that the rear tire will not fit into the redesigned front storage area. So if you had a flat, you would have to leave your wheel and tire behind or place it in the passengers lap!

Hi,

You bring up a very good point, and not just for 987 owners. For 986 Owners, the Rear Wheel will not fit if it's 18" either.

A couple of solutions: Carry a Bunge Cord so you can put the Wheel in the Boot and secure the lid just so you can get it home. If you're traveling with luggage, maybe not possitble. In this case, carry one of theose Monster Bike locks so you can secure the Wheel to a post or tree and return for it later.

Even with these difficulties, I still prefer having the Spare...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[RandallNeighbour]

I remember reading somewhere here that a guy carries a bungee cord and a bath towel in his front trunk for this very issue. He took the bath towel and put it on the back of the car behind the roll bars, put the tire on top of it, and bungee corded it down to the roll bars for a short trip to a repair shop. This left the trunk space available if on a trip.

[z12358]

So any feedback from 987 owners that have done anything about this?
Does a 986 spare definitely do the job? How about a 996 spare?
What about a jack -- 986, 996, non-Porsche?
Ways to fasten the spare+cover in the front trunk?
Can't check as the car's not near me -- do we even have a lug wrench?
Can the OEM 18" rear be carried safely in the back trunk with bungee cords?
Z.

Ya i have a huge problem if i get a hole in my boxster....try fitting 19z in the front trunk, dont think it'll happen. don't think 18z would fit either for that matter. i know for a fact that my 17z fit perfectly in the front.

"In my Boxster have 18” wheel option. Front: 235/40ZR18 Rear: 265/40ZR18"

from what i've seen the 987 has an even smaller front trunk, so i don't think even a spare would fit..correct me if i'm wrong. no way is an 18 going to fit anywhere.

so the air can maybe the only option.

or i do kinda like the idea of the bungee cord and a towel.............just don't go over 75mph the spoiler will get really really f+++++ up...

[Tool Pants]

Here you go.

[z12358]

ToolPants, could your spoiler freely move up/down with that set-up?
I assume that was an 18" rear wheel on the pic?