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For the most part, I don't mind not having a spare tire.
I live in a part of the world where I'm never without a cell phone signal so the AAA/Porsche service is within easy reach.
Plus I have a truck and car trailer.
So, for all my local driving, I wouldn't bother carrying a spare tire even if I had one.
But we have talked about doing a bigger tour around the USA. I know there are parts of this country where it would be better to have a spare tire on-board. So I'd really like to carry a spare tire, even if it's a pain in the neck and chews up space.
There are plenty of Porsche 911 "donuts" on eBay or craigslist, etc. for reasonable cost
(and I know Suncoast has spare tires too, but they're pricey).
Here's my question: Will a late 911 "donut" fit on a 718?
(maybe some of you guys who own both cars have tried this?)
Even if a 911 spare will only fit on the front of my 718 and I have to swap a front wheel/tire onto the back (in the event of a rear puncture), I'm OK with that.
And I know a normal 718 wheel/tire won't easily fit inside my Cayman. Again, I'm OK with that and am willing to stuff the flat tire in a garbage bag and bungee-cord the rear lid closed to drive to service, if need be.
I did an advanced search here and didn't see any definitive answers on this.
I live in a part of the world where I'm never without a cell phone signal so the AAA/Porsche service is within easy reach.
Plus I have a truck and car trailer.
So, for all my local driving, I wouldn't bother carrying a spare tire even if I had one.
But we have talked about doing a bigger tour around the USA. I know there are parts of this country where it would be better to have a spare tire on-board. So I'd really like to carry a spare tire, even if it's a pain in the neck and chews up space.
There are plenty of Porsche 911 "donuts" on eBay or craigslist, etc. for reasonable cost
(and I know Suncoast has spare tires too, but they're pricey).
Here's my question: Will a late 911 "donut" fit on a 718?
(maybe some of you guys who own both cars have tried this?)
Even if a 911 spare will only fit on the front of my 718 and I have to swap a front wheel/tire onto the back (in the event of a rear puncture), I'm OK with that.
And I know a normal 718 wheel/tire won't easily fit inside my Cayman. Again, I'm OK with that and am willing to stuff the flat tire in a garbage bag and bungee-cord the rear lid closed to drive to service, if need be.
I did an advanced search here and didn't see any definitive answers on this.