CMA Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Just contemplating getting a spare for my 981 (non S) for long road trips only. These would be solo so the passenger seat would be used to store the flat tyre Current tyres I have on are 235/35/20 which has a diameter of 672mm 265/35/20 which has a diameter of 693mm I have the details of a 986 spare tyre and that has dimensions of 105/95/17 which is a diameter of 631mm I've had confirmation that the 986 spare will fit in the frunk. Just need to find if it will fit over the calipers but before I get to that step.... Does anyone think the 40mm or 60mm diameter difference is a bad idea if I had to use one in an emergency? (I define emergency as a situation where the tyre goo wont work and stuck in the middle of nowhere) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 I think at a push (emergency) then you could probably do a few miles on one at reduced speed, but I’d be suprised if it fits the calipers. Have you any idea what size the 987 spare is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 19 minutes ago, Greenman said: I think at a push (emergency) then you could probably do a few miles on one at reduced speed, but I’d be suprised if it fits the calipers. Have you any idea what size the 987 spare is? There isn't a 987 spare is there? I thought it was just tyre gloop and a compressor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, rowbos said: There isn't a 987 spare is there? I thought it was just tyre gloop and a compressor... Ok, I thought there was one in the 987.1 but it would seem not. I guess you could measure the clearance between your calipers and 20inch rim and work out if a 17inch would clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T24RES Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Did I read that it would need to go on the rear? Then the rear in the front or some such thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 I wonder if some other VAG spare would work, such as from an Audi. My concern would be the electronics - aren't there sensors on each wheel counting and comparing revolutions? If one wheel does more revolutions than others (eg because it is smaller diameter) won't that throw up a few errors, e.g. ABS, PSM etc? I'm not sure, so await corrections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike597 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 12 hours ago, Menoporsche said: I wonder if some other VAG spare would work, such as from an Audi. My concern would be the electronics - aren't there sensors on each wheel counting and comparing revolutions? If one wheel does more revolutions than others (eg because it is smaller diameter) won't that throw up a few errors, e.g. ABS, PSM etc? I'm not sure, so await corrections. Each wheel does revolve at different rates. Otherwise you wouldn't be able to turn a corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Sure, but I remember wheel sensor errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 How about a tyre plug kit, much less hassle and you already have the air compressor onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike597 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 11 minutes ago, daz05 said: How about a tyre plug kit, much less hassle and you already have the air compressor onboard? Tyre strings you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T24RES Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 I carry this for my bike and have used it in car tyres. Works very well https://www.stopngo.com/standard-model-tire-plugger/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 23 minutes ago, T24RES said: I carry this for my bike and have used it in car tyres. Works very well https://www.stopngo.com/standard-model-tire-plugger/ That looks useful. Now shopping for one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 On 11/28/2017 at 8:26 PM, Menoporsche said: I wonder if some other VAG spare would work, such as from an Audi. My concern would be the electronics - aren't there sensors on each wheel counting and comparing revolutions? If one wheel does more revolutions than others (eg because it is smaller diameter) won't that throw up a few errors, e.g. ABS, PSM etc? I'm not sure, so await corrections. How about a Cayenne spare? They are collapsible....and go up to 18/19/20" I think...certainly on the 'NEW' configurator there is an option for a 20" collapsible at £270 (and I think I've seen them on ebay for £200 for previews models) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMA Posted November 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 22 hours ago, T24RES said: I carry this for my bike and have used it in car tyres. Works very well https://www.stopngo.com/standard-model-tire-plugger/ Looks good, but the last 2 tyre issues I've seen on runs I'm afraid that wouldn't fix. Only a replacement or a spare would work, hence my spare thinking.... anyone local to Chesterfield have a 986 with a spare they could loan me for 10 mins to try one day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 On 29/11/2017 at 11:20 PM, rowbos said: That looks useful. Now shopping for one ? My new Stop&Go tyre plugger arrived today, looks ideal. I just added a pair of long nosed pliers to the little case it comes in and that's a small neat solution that might just get me out of a hole (ha!) one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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