Spacers - Porsche Boxster Owner's Manual

Spacers

General information to the use of spacers
Use the spacers only together with wheels
and fastening parts approved by Porsche.
Before having spacers fitted, find out about the
current authorization status.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel
If 5 mm spacers are fitted, these must not be
removed to mount an emergency spare wheel.
Fitting snow chains
The use of snow chains is not permitted when
5 mm spacers are mounted.
Caution!
Risk of damage to wheel housings if the 5 mm
spacers are not removed before tting snow
chains.
In order to enable the fitting of snow chains,
have the 5 mm spacers removed on all 4
wheels.
Note on operation
To fit/remove the spacers: Please consult an
authorized Porsche dealer.
Removing/mounting the spacers
Required scope of parts if the spacers are
removed
Short countersunk screws (M6x12) Part No:
900.269.047.09
1 set of short wheel bolts Part No:
996.361.203.02
Short anti-theft protection devices Part No:
996.361.057.01
Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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