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Posted by: DickSteinkamp Jun 24 2019, 09:08 AM

I'd like to put a spare wheel/tire in the rear trunk of my V8 conversion. 5x130 conversion also. Stock body and suspension.

Will a spare for a 97-05 Boxster work...

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Lug pattern and diameter look OK.


Better choices?

Posted by: 914Sixer Jun 24 2019, 09:28 AM

Spare tire remains the same size for all 15",16",17" so I would say yes it should fit. My 16" Boxster spare fits fine up front fully aired. No reason not to fit rear.

Posted by: Chris914n6 Jun 24 2019, 11:37 AM

Fits good. I'll take a pic if I remember later.

Posted by: SirAndy Jun 24 2019, 11:42 AM

I have a 7"x15 full size spare with a 225/50 tire on it and it just barely fits in the rear trunk. When you stow the top it sits on the tire but the trunk still closes.

I got a 6"x15 rim to replace it but haven't mounted a tire yet. Probably gonna go with a 195/60 tire on that which should give me plenty of clearance for the top.

Posted by: burton73 Jun 24 2019, 11:51 AM

QUOTE(DickSteinkamp @ Jun 24 2019, 08:08 AM)

I'd like to put a spare wheel/tire in the rear trunk of my V8 conversion. 5x130 conversion also. Stock body and suspension.

Will a spare for a 97-05 Boxster work...

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Lug pattern and diameter look OK.


Better choices?

Posted by: DickSteinkamp Jun 24 2019, 01:38 PM

Thanks for the quick responses!

(also, maybe the 1st time on the forum that everyone agrees )

Posted by: Steve Jun 24 2019, 05:05 PM

I have the same wheel as a spare. Fits great in the front or rear trunk.