1993 Porsche 968 Spare Tire
The Porsche 968, like many high-performance vehicles, is equipped with a spare tire to allow for continued driving in case of a tire puncture or damage. This spare tire, often referred to as a "donut," is not a full-size tire but a compact and lighter version designed for temporary use until a permanent tire replacement can be arranged. The typical spare tire size for the Porsche 968 is 165/65R15, significantly smaller than the standard tire size which is 225/50ZR16 (front) and 245/40ZR17 (rear). It's important to note that when using this spare tire, drivers should not exceed a speed of 50 mph as it's not designed for high speeds or extended distances. Additionally, the spare tire should be stored properly in the spare tire well in the trunk to ensure it remains in good condition and is ready for use when needed.
1993 Porsche 968 comes with 2 OEM tire size options. Select the original equipment the tire size installed on your vehicle to see all spare tires that have roughly the same tire diameter and can be used as a temporary replacement in the event of a flat tire. Remember that load carrying capacity of the spare tire must be the same or higher than the load carrying capacity of the original equipment tires in order to safely support the weight of your vehicle. Refer to vehicle owner's manual or contact Porsche dealership to confirm the correct 1993 Porsche 968 spare tire size.
205/55R16 (Rear: 225/50R16)
205/55R16 tire has a diameter of 24.9". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 24.2" to 25.6".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T155/60R18from $164.19 | 25.3" | 1.6% |
| T125/85D16from $146.92 | 24.3" | -2.4% |
| T135/70D18from $135.05 | 25.5" | 2.4% |
| T135/80R17from $133.66 | 25.5" | 2.4% |
| T135/70R18from $131.66 | 25.5" | 2.4% |
| T125/80R17from $127.33 | 24.9" | 0% |
| T125/70R18from $123.33 | 24.9" | 0% |
| T145/70D17from $120.99 | 25" | 0.4% |
| T125/90R16from $119.73 | 24.9" | 0% |
| T135/80D17from $112.58 | 25.5" | 2.4% |
| T135/80D16from $93.99 | 24.5" | -1.6% |
| T135/80R16 | 24.5" | -1.6% |
| T135/90D15 | 24.6" | -1.2% |
| T135/90R15 | 24.6" | -1.2% |
| T145/65D18 | 25.4" | 2% |
| T145/65R18 | 25.4" | 2% |
| T145/80D16 | 25.1" | 0.8% |
| T135/70R17 | 24.5" | -1.6% |
| T135/70D17 | 24.5" | -1.6% |
| T135/60R19 | 25.4" | 2% |
| T135/60R18 | 24.4" | -2% |
| T135/60D19 | 25.4" | 2% |
| T135/60D18 | 24.4" | -2% |
| T125/90D16 | 24.9" | 0% |
| T125/80D17 | 24.9" | 0% |
| T145/70R17 | 25" | 0.4% |
| T145/80R16 | 25.1" | 0.8% |
225/45R17 (Rear: 255/40R17)
225/45R17 tire has a diameter of 25". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 24.3" to 25.8".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T155/70D17from $175.43 | 25.6" | 2.4% |
| T155/60R18from $164.19 | 25.3" | 1.2% |
| T135/90R16from $155.20 | 25.6" | 2.4% |
| T155/70R17from $139.76 | 25.6" | 2.4% |
| T135/70D18from $135.05 | 25.5" | 2% |
| T135/80R17from $133.66 | 25.5" | 2% |
| T135/70R18from $131.66 | 25.5" | 2% |
| T125/80R17from $127.33 | 24.9" | -0.4% |
| T125/70R18from $123.33 | 24.9" | -0.4% |
| T145/70D17from $120.99 | 25" | 0% |
| T125/90R16from $119.73 | 24.9" | -0.4% |
| T115/95R17from $117.54 | 25.6" | 2.4% |
| T135/80D17from $112.58 | 25.5" | 2% |
| T135/80D16from $93.99 | 24.5" | -2% |
| T185/60D17 | 25.7" | 2.8% |
| T135/90D16 | 25.6" | 2.4% |
| T135/90R15 | 24.6" | -1.6% |
| T145/65D18 | 25.4" | 1.6% |
| T145/65R18 | 25.4" | 1.6% |
| T145/80D16 | 25.1" | 0.4% |
| T145/80R16 | 25.1" | 0.4% |
| T155/80D16 | 25.7" | 2.8% |
| T155/80R16 | 25.7" | 2.8% |
| T135/90D15 | 24.6" | -1.6% |
| T135/80R16 | 24.5" | -2% |
| T145/70R17 | 25" | 0% |
| T125/80D17 | 24.9" | -0.4% |
| T125/90D16 | 24.9" | -0.4% |
| T135/60D18 | 24.4" | -2.4% |
| T135/60D19 | 25.4" | 1.6% |
| T135/60R18 | 24.4" | -2.4% |
| T135/60R19 | 25.4" | 1.6% |
| T135/70D17 | 24.5" | -2% |
| T135/70R17 | 24.5" | -2% |
| T185/60R17 | 25.7" | 2.8% |
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