06 Spare tire ?

[ikold]

Bought an 06 Cayenne Turbo S last night from a dealer. Car had no spare tire in the back. Was told that the car does not come with a spare and that carrying one is not recommended.

Is this true?

Also what does everyone do for snow tires on this car? Can you go to a smaller narrower rim? a 275/40 20 is a monster of a snow tire.

Thanks

[wvicary]

I don't believe the Turbos came with a spare but instead had the liquid sealant and a attachment hose for the air compressor to inflate the tire.

[russnyc]

Bought an 06 Cayenne Turbo S last night from a dealer. Car had no spare tire in the back. Was told that the car does not come with a spare and that carrying one is not recommended.

Is this true?

Also what does everyone do for snow tires on this car? Can you go to a smaller narrower rim? a 275/40 20 is a monster of a snow tire.

Thanks

Just did the same thing 06 turbo s. Car gets here in about a week and wondering about snows or all seasons. What did you wind up doing? I was 6sppeedonline and the yokohamas seem to be well rec'd

[odix]

You can purchase a Porsche collapsable spare for some Cayenne's -- it fits over/around the subwoofer. I have a 2004 Cayenne S and found a collapsable spare (18") on Craigslist for $100. It's perfect. The vehicle comes with an electric air compressor or if you have the air suspension you can use a hose from that. It's all detailed in the manual. I've also heard that the Porsche goop that use you to patch a flat actually works well.

Importnat note -- be sure you check your brake measurements and make sure a spare wheel will fit over your discs/calipers.

[carreracup03]

18"s will not fit over Turbo s brakes. I have a 2005 turbo wich came with 18" spare.