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 Post subject: 987 Space Saver
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 2:45 pm 
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I'm considering buying a space saver for my Boxster which runs on 18 wheels. I've weighed up the options and I can afford to lose the luggage space in exchange for the peace of mind. I've seen a couple on eBay which are from 996 models and are 17 inch. Before I launch into a purchase, what are the views of the collective?

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 Post subject: Re: 987 Space Saver
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 8:03 pm 
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Stu, fine getting a space saver but you always get punctures 2 up with both boots full miles away from home. What are you going to do with the spare.
When I had mine I had to get a tyre to the dealers to get swapped onto mine. It just fitted in the passenger space!

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I hear what you're saying Jim, but the tyre inflation kit has real limitations. I've never had a puncture on a nice sunny day in the middle of summer next to a good pub!
As far as size and style, do you think the 17inch 996 spare will serve the 'get you home' purpose? I'd keep the inflation kit - it'd be daft to get rid of it.

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Like Jim says, the only place for wheel coming off is the passanger seat.

I would just make sure i have breakdown cover

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I hear what you're saying Jim, but the tyre inflation kit has real limitations. I've never had a puncture on a nice sunny day in the middle of summer next to a good pub!
As far as size and style, do you think the 17inch 996 spare will serve the 'get you home' purpose? I'd keep the inflation kit - it'd be daft to get rid of it.

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Yes any 17" wheel will do as a spare, space saver or normal.

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Ah. Yes. When I said 'I hear what you're saying Jim'. I don't think I really did. It's not so much storing the space saver, as what to do with the full size when it comes off. Now i feel like a complete ****!
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Stu, You could always buy one of them nice chrome racks to sit on the rear lid and some bungey cables :)

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I would say the other half's lap but not so funny as someone died a few years ago doing exactly that when the tyre went bang! :?

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