Boxster S 987 18" rims & tires on 98 Boxster?

[azzar0]

I have the opportunity to get 18" rims with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires at a reasonable price. I own a 98 Boxster with standard (16"??) rims. These 18" rims are part numbers 987 362 136 00 / HLB 8Jx18 ET 57 and 987 362 138 00 / HLB 9Jx18 ET 43

Would they fit on my Boxster? Do I need anything extra (spacers, etc) or is it just a simple swap?

TIA!

[azzar0]

I have the opportunity to get 18" rims with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires at a reasonable price. I own a 98 Boxster with standard (16"??) rims. These 18" rims are part numbers 987 362 136 00 / HLB 8Jx18 ET 57 and 987 362 138 00 / HLB 9Jx18 ET 43

Would they fit on my Boxster? Do I need anything extra (spacers, etc) or is it just a simple swap?

TIA!

Does anyone know? I would hate to get them and realize they don't fit or that I need something else.

On a related note - if I get new wheels do I have to do an alignment as well? What about if I swap wheels with the old ones - would I have to re-align the car again?

Thanks

[Highlander]

I have the opportunity to get 18" rims with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires at a reasonable price. I own a 98 Boxster with standard (16"??) rims. These 18" rims are part numbers 987 362 136 00 / HLB 8Jx18 ET 57 and 987 362 138 00 / HLB 9Jx18 ET 43

Would they fit on my Boxster? Do I need anything extra (spacers, etc) or is it just a simple swap?

TIA!

Stock 18" fitment on the 986 is 225/40-18 on 8Jx18 ET 50 and 265/35-18 on 9Jx18 ET 52. However, I am running 9Jx17 ET 43 on the rear of my car and they fit fine.

The tire sizes for the 987 are a little taller than the 986 to allow the use of practical sidewall heights with 19" wheels.

The 18" 987 wheels should fit your car without any rubbing. If they do rub, it will be very minor and can be fixed by adding a 2 or 3mm spacer.

Please post pictures and whether you needed spacers or not here if you go ahead.

Good luck,

Graeme

[azzar0]

I have the opportunity to get 18" rims with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires at a reasonable price. I own a 98 Boxster with standard (16"??) rims. These 18" rims are part numbers 987 362 136 00 / HLB 8Jx18 ET 57 and 987 362 138 00 / HLB 9Jx18 ET 43

Would they fit on my Boxster? Do I need anything extra (spacers, etc) or is it just a simple swap?

TIA!

Stock 18" fitment on the 986 is 225/40-18 on 8Jx18 ET 50 and 265/35-18 on 9Jx18 ET 52. However, I am running 9Jx17 ET 43 on the rear of my car and they fit fine.

The tire sizes for the 987 are a little taller than the 986 to allow the use of practical sidewall heights with 19" wheels.

The 18" 987 wheels should fit your car without any rubbing. If they do rub, it will be very minor and can be fixed by adding a 2 or 3mm spacer.

Please post pictures and whether you needed spacers or not here if you go ahead.

Good luck,

Graeme

I think I will postpone the 18" wheels for later. My existing tires are almost brand new Bridgestone Potenza on 16" wheels. I will wait for those to wear out and then get a full set of wheels with tires. It just doesn't feel right spending a lot of money on wheels and tires when the existing ones are very good ;) I am looking forward to a 'meaner' look though :D