Re: Today I got a puncture....
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snarf said:
This is the response I received from my dealer re the 996 collapsable spare option for the 997:
"Even though the 996 space saver might physically fit it is doubtful that it would be safe.
The 996 had a maximum wheel size of 18", whereas the 997 C2 S has 19" wheels as standard. The overall diameters and the rolling radius of the wheel/tyre assemblies are different on a 996 than a 997, which might make the car unstable and cause problems with the cars electronic systems.
We would not therefore be able to confirm that it is safe to do this and should you choose to do so it would be entirely at your own risk, both to your safety and to the reliability of the car.
However, in some markets Porsche are still required to provide a space saver spare and it should be possible for us to obtain the parts for a 997 C2 S if desired.
An initial investigation indicates that the parts required are as follows:
Emergency Wheel @ Pounds432.84 + vat
Boot For Emergency Wheel @ Pounds196.00 + vat
Scissors Type Jack @ Pounds81.34 + vat
Foam Part @ Pounds21.03 + vat
Threaded Bolt for Assembly Wheel @ Pounds3.79 + vat"
This fits on top of one of the rear seats - I've seen a picture somewhere - looks like a large black bag sitting on a polystyrene foam moulding restrained by the seat belt.
More dealer BS!
BS point one: first of all the tire supplied by porsche that fits in the back seat is the non-collapsible "space saver" spare found on the 986 and 996. IT TOO HAS THE EXACT SAME 26" DIAMETER AS THE INFLATED COLLAPSIBLE SPARE (26 inches).
BS point two: the collapsible spare (same 26 inch inflated diameter as the 996/986 "space saver" spare provided by Porsche which fits in the baack seat) is reccommended by the Porsche Club of America Technical section of their website.
So you have your choice of two spares, both 26 inch working diameter overall (unlike our 997 tires which are 27 inch diameter overall). Collapsible one fits in trunk (because of smaller DE-flated diameter) with useable space left over. You also can choose the "space saver" which must be slanted to fit in the trunk and takes up all the room (that the main reason why it's in the back seat).
Dealers are suuuuuuch aholes. Just making sh*t up as they go along; insted of getting on the phone and learning new information.