Emergency spare tire for 991
#31
12-10-2015 | 05:31 PM
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I bought it from another 991 over who bought and sold his car very quickly ... I forgot where I think it was on eBay and cost me quite a bit of $$ but I wanted the peace of mind of having a spare. Also I remember trying it out on my front wheel when I first got it and it fit on my car and it cleared the brakes. I will try it again when I swap out my summer wheels for the winters.
Here are some pictures of it in the frunk with a close up of the part number.
I didn't use the part that is supposed to fit in the frunk to hold it because it takes too much room, I just put some old towels around it and jammed it in so it doesn't move.
If you need any other info let me know ...
EDIT: Woo ... I just googled the part number and it is for a 996 Turbo ... I better check to see if it works I never actually tried to drive with it and I just checked the tire calculator and it is off by 1" in diameter, meanwhile the OP of this thread has the same exact size so I hope I am ok ... I'll keep everyone posted.
Here are some pictures of it in the frunk with a close up of the part number.
I didn't use the part that is supposed to fit in the frunk to hold it because it takes too much room, I just put some old towels around it and jammed it in so it doesn't move.
If you need any other info let me know ...
EDIT: Woo ... I just googled the part number and it is for a 996 Turbo ... I better check to see if it works I never actually tried to drive with it and I just checked the tire calculator and it is off by 1" in diameter, meanwhile the OP of this thread has the same exact size so I hope I am ok ... I'll keep everyone posted.
Last edited by 2B055; 12-10-2015 at 05:33 PM.
#32
12-10-2015 | 05:33 PM
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From the 2014 991 Turbo parts catalog:
991 362 050 00 Emergency Wheel
4L0 012 619 A Compressed air bottle
997 652 055 00 Compressor for emergency wheel
996 361 521 00 Boot For Emergency wheel
For the non-turbo:
991 362 020 00 Emergency Wheel
http://www.gaudinporscheparts.com/oe...he/99136202000
No idea what the difference is
991 362 050 00 Emergency Wheel
4L0 012 619 A Compressed air bottle
997 652 055 00 Compressor for emergency wheel
996 361 521 00 Boot For Emergency wheel
For the non-turbo:
991 362 020 00 Emergency Wheel
http://www.gaudinporscheparts.com/oe...he/99136202000
No idea what the difference is
#33
12-10-2015 | 08:36 PM
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Most likely I will swtich them out this weekend or next weekend and once I do I will put the spare on and go for a drive to see if there are any issues.
I will post here once I do so everyone who is interested will know the results.
#35
01-02-2016 | 02:45 PM
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First I apologize to anyone who was waiting for me to try out the spare, the weather has been so warm that I just kept putting off switching out my summer wheels/tires to my winters ...
So no more waiting the answer is yes it works ... I did a test fit when I first got it so that was already know but it also drives with the spare with no issues that I could detect.
I took my car for a quick 2 to 3 mile drive around my area hitting speeds up to 50 mph and I heard nothing strange, no warning lights, nothing kicking in like stability control or traction control, etc.
I took a couple of pics and boy is this thing ugly !!!
So no more waiting the answer is yes it works ... I did a test fit when I first got it so that was already know but it also drives with the spare with no issues that I could detect.
I took my car for a quick 2 to 3 mile drive around my area hitting speeds up to 50 mph and I heard nothing strange, no warning lights, nothing kicking in like stability control or traction control, etc.
I took a couple of pics and boy is this thing ugly !!!
Last edited by af330i; 01-02-2016 at 03:01 PM.
#37
11-08-2016 | 03:40 PM
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Sorry for the delayed response, I don't know the width of the wheel but the diameter is 17". Did you google the model number I believe I posted it here, if not I can get it for you, that might be able to get you more information on it.
#38
11-14-2016 | 04:12 PM
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Looks good but I wouldn't want it in my car unless it was bolted in place. Also, if you have a C4/S do you have to be concerned if the OD isn't the same as the other tires??
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#39
11-15-2016 | 07:34 PM
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Unfortunately I have been caught driving and my tire is all of a sudden losing major air, I live on Long Island in NY in a well populated area and I can you that I was totally caught off guard .. who expects a tire to lose air so fast.
I only fear that a flat will happen with my R8 which I unfortunately do not have a spare for.
#40
11-17-2016 | 05:29 AM
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The wheel/tire is jammed into place .... it isn't going anywhere ... plus once you get a flat without a spare you will understand that the spare is well worth it.
Unfortunately I have been caught driving and my tire is all of a sudden losing major air, I live on Long Island in NY in a well populated area and I can you that I was totally caught off guard .. who expects a tire to lose air so fast.
I only fear that a flat will happen with my R8 which I unfortunately do not have a spare for.
Unfortunately I have been caught driving and my tire is all of a sudden losing major air, I live on Long Island in NY in a well populated area and I can you that I was totally caught off guard .. who expects a tire to lose air so fast.
I only fear that a flat will happen with my R8 which I unfortunately do not have a spare for.
#41
11-17-2016 | 07:13 AM
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It is jammed in between the firewall and the front of the car. It doesn't move around at all. I would not feel comfortable having it if it bounced around the frunk.
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