Porsche Boxster Spare Tire Fitment Guide
The Porsche Boxster used a 5x130 mm bolt pattern for all models from 1997 to 2017 along with tire diameters ranging from 24.9" to 27.4" tall. Using a temporary compact spare tire with a diameter close to the standard tire has many benefits, especially for modern vehicles with larger brake calipers and anti-lock brakes or traction control systems.
The tire diameter and the wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Porsche Boxster years and options. In this case, 135/70R18, 145/70R17 and 145/60R20 spare tire sizes are used to avoid vehicle components while closely matching the original tire size diameters. We've provided a breakdown by vehicle generation and model specifics to help you find the correct Porsche Boxster spare tire.
2013-2017 Porsche Boxster Spare Tires
This generation of the Porsche Boxster began in 2013 and was available through 2017. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution. The Standard and GTS models are listed individually.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 26.3-27.4" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| Boxster GTS | 5x130 mm | 26.5-27.3" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" | ||
| 2015 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 26.3-27.4" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| Boxster GTS | 5x130 mm | 26.5-27.3" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" | ||
| 2014 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 26.3-27.4" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| Boxster GTS | 5x130 mm | 26.5-27.3" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" | ||
| 2013 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 26.3-27.4" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
2005-2012 Porsche Boxster Spare Tires
This generation of the Porsche Boxster began in 2005 and was available through 2012. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution. The Standard, RS 60 Spyder, S, and Spyder models are listed individually.
Although there was a facelift redesign introduced in 2010, the spare tire requirements remained the same.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 25.4-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| Boxster S | 5x130 mm | 25.4-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" | ||
| Boxster Spyder | 5x130 mm | 25.5-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" | ||
| 2011 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 25.4-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| Boxster S | 5x130 mm | 25.4-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" | ||
| Boxster Spyder | 5x130 mm | 25.5-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" | ||
| 2010 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 25.4-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| Boxster S | 5x130 mm | 25.4-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" | ||
| 2009 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 25.4-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| Boxster S | 5x130 mm | 25.4-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" | ||
| 2008 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 25.4-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| Boxster RS 60 Spyder | 5x130 mm | 25.5-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" | ||
| Boxster S | 5x130 mm | 25.4-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" | ||
| 2007 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 25.4-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| Boxster S | 5x130 mm | 25.4-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" | ||
| 2006 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 25.4-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| Boxster S | 5x130 mm | 25.4-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" | ||
| 2005 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 25.4-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
| Boxster S | 5x130 mm | 25.4-26.3" | 135/70R18 | 25.4" |
1997-2004 Porsche Boxster Spare Tires
This generation of the Porsche Boxster began in 1997 and was available through 2004. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including S versions.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 24.9-25.3" | 145/70R17 | 25.0" |
| 2003 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 24.9-25.3" | 145/70R17 | 25.0" |
| 2002 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 24.9-25.3" | 145/70R17 | 25.0" |
| 2001 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 24.9-25.3" | 145/70R17 | 25.0" |
| 2000 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 24.9-25.3" | 145/70R17 | 25.0" |
| 1999 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 24.9-25.1" | 145/70R17 | 25.0" |
| 1998 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 24.9-25.1" | 145/70R17 | 25.0" |
| 1997 | Porsche | Boxster | 5x130 mm | 24.9-25.1" | 145/70R17 | 25.0" |