The lug question is valid, and a great heads-up before getting stuck somewhere. Thanks.

 

this, never even thought about it before

makes sense that the spare can be used with spacers though, spacers are the same size as the hub so i cant see why they would rub ? unless im missing something

 

After thinking about it, the spare being so small, it should be ok, agree with you...I was a bit confuse for a moment...When was the last time I had a bottle of wine...Humm.... 2 days ago..I am getting old...

 

Had a flat (right rear) while at Laguna last year and nursed it back home on the spare 7miles. Spacer and lowered- did just fine.

I happened to have air available at the track and haven't consulted manual but what are you supposed to do without air?

 

I keep a bicycle pump in the trunk just in case. Have had issues with low tire pressure in the past. Or you could get one of those cigarette lighter compressor type things.

 

You should have a pump with the car that Porsche supplied. Its in a little plastic box in trunk - plugs in to cig outlet. Probably a good idea to test it - not sure if mine works still!

 

I carry a tire plug kit,pair of pliers and pump. If its a nail or screw, have plug ready on tool and pull out the nail. Push in plug and pull out plug tool. Pump up tire. Have done it on my rear and on a friends 997.

 

Here is another less obvious reason to keep the spare on board, and since I'm a big-time weight weenie (meaning I like to jettison everything that isn't required) my comments might be worth considering.

When I removed the spare and took a test drive in the car, I could tell that the car was handling differently, and not to my liking. Obviously, it changed the weight distribution to remove weight up front...and I was surprised that I could notice it. I liken it to the same difference as when the car is full of fuel and down to a half tank, but certainly noticeable. The car was feeling too 'light' with regard to the steering, and didn't turn in as well.

I put the spare and tools back in and immediately noticed the car handled more securely again, meaning the turn-in. I do notice the same thing with fuel load, but on a light load of fuel and no tire/tools it just didn't inspire enough confidence for me. So, weight be damned...the spare and tools are back on board.

 

It doesn't take up real usable space or weigh too much. I just don't see a good reason to pull it out if your car is used on the street. I blew a tire on the Tappan Zee. Thankfully I had the spare. As soon as the bridge ended I got off to the right and swapped that thing out. I couldn't have been more grateful that I had it in the heat of the moment.

 

I'd be curious to see with the spare out of the trunk and on the rear, would the now extra depth of the trunk allow the wide rear tire to fit (or is the diameter too large)? Now that would be some neat engineering.

 

Also, and it should go without saying...but the spare is fairly worthless without the ability to inflate it. I know that sounds obvious, but I've caught myself rolling around with the spare and no pump at times.