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911 space saver tire..., ...are they still available? |
neo914-6 |
May 27 2004, 10:44 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
Fixed my lighter so I can power my air pump to fill up my spare. Tire leaks all around the rim. Local tire store says these folding tires are not available. Anyone know where to get new or a good used one?
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Elliot_Cannon |
May 27 2004, 11:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,922 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Orange County Ca Member No.: 480 Region Association: None |
I picked mine up for $20 at the swat meet in Ventura last year. I would try any Porsche salvage yard.
Cheers, Elliot |
skline |
May 27 2004, 11:34 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
I think I am going to be needing one of them too, so if you find a place that has them, let me know as well. Parts Heaven may have some, I will check them while I am up next weekend.
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Andyrew |
May 27 2004, 11:52 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
For the cost of a new tire, just get a new space saver spare. I think parts heaven had them at not a bad price.
If your going to the WCC Parts Heaven swapmeet, you could probably find a nice one there (if I dont snag it first) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
Jenny |
May 28 2004, 12:11 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
This is just like everyone prematurely bidding on ebay. Now there's going to be ~70 914 owners dogpiling on the first space saver spare they see at Parts Heaven next weekend. I suppose I could use one too. I'll see you guys there... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)
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neo914-6 |
May 28 2004, 12:52 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
QUOTE This is just like everyone prematurely bidding on ebay I can see alot of (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) . Now the chances of me getting a good one are worse than nil! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) Actually I think I got it at a Parts Heaven swap meet 7+ years ago. Suggest you all bring air pumps... and don't leave the tire outside to dry out in the sun next to a rusting 914. In this case, time doesn't heal... |
Brad Roberts |
May 28 2004, 01:03 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
No bidding issues at our shop. We have stacks and stacks of them.
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seanery |
May 28 2004, 07:26 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
these things used to be like a dime a dozen then I think it was Gary Emory's totally outlaw 356 that used these as the basis for his wheels. Well, for a while the price was stupid high because people wanted to do what he did. I think places were getting between 150 and 200 bucks for them. Prices seem to have gone down recently, which is good.
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Bleyseng |
May 28 2004, 08:06 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Gary uses the alloy spacesavers not the steel rim ones. Around here they go for $50-75 at the swapmeets. I bought a "nearly new" one that way.
Geoff (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
jim912928 |
May 28 2004, 08:29 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,485 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Granger, IN Member No.: 1,536 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Brad...how much? I'm doing my 5-lug conversion this weekend and the old spare tire has to go!
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neo914-6 |
May 28 2004, 09:08 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
QUOTE alloy spacesavers not the steel rim ones. Around here they go for $50-75 Brad, Do you have these and how much? Should this be WTB in classifieds? Felix |
Scott S |
May 28 2004, 09:29 AM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
I used an old 356/912 wheel I had laying around and had a modern space saver put on it. I think the tire cost 30.00 including mounting it. I have had to use it and it worked like a champ. I had to go small so that I could mount the spare upright against the front trunk gas tank firewall due to the oil cooler shroud.
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914werke |
May 28 2004, 10:05 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,041 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
silly Question but was ther ever a such a setup for the 4 lug-gers?
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AZ914 |
May 28 2004, 10:16 AM
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914 Dumbass Group: Members Posts: 1,459 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson Member No.: 98 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Rich,
I think I have seen 4-lug space savers out on the BAY. I believe they were for the 924... |
Hi_Fi_Guy |
May 28 2004, 10:44 AM
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Tuetonic terror Group: Members Posts: 375 Joined: 12-August 03 From: Sunny Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 1,019 |
I hear Boxster spares work well for 5-lug cars. Pre-inflated but still smallish plus anice tool-kit in the center.
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914werke |
May 28 2004, 01:49 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,041 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I also once saw a steel gas can that was supposed to be available OE from MB. The trick feature was it was circular and designed to fir INSIDE of a 15" spare. Im sure I saw it offered in a Gorits catalog yrs ago but not currently.
Anyone seen one of these or know where to get one? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
94teener |
May 28 2004, 02:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 209 Joined: 6-February 04 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 1,636 |
I had a Porsche space saver spare that I bought for my old yellow 71. Had to use it one time. It's heavy as lead and drives as if you have a baloon instead of a tire. I got rid of the thing.
When it's necessary on the highway to change a tire, there's nothing like installing a real road wheel and hauling down the highway at 80mph. None of this pussy-footing it at 60 mph to get home or to a service station. Phil Ole Yaller, wish I hadn't got rid of her, she was a fine hauler. Attached image(s) |
Eric_Shea |
May 28 2004, 05:50 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,274 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE No bidding issues at our shop. We have stacks and stacks of them. I was gonna say... there might be one or two at HPH (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Brad, throw one in my tub! |
Andyrew |
May 28 2004, 06:04 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE No bidding issues at our shop. We have stacks and stacks of them. I keep forgeting about you guys! How much for one? Andrew ps, Brad, your doin great, hang in there, just another week of craming and you can relax a little. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Andyrew |
May 28 2004, 06:07 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Im now wondering if you can install a space saver tire on any rim. Im thinking installing one on a 15' 6 Gas burner would be a very nice thing...
Hmm... Anyone ever do that? |
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