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Wheel size question

Parker

By Parker
in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)

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Parker Member

Parker

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Looking at aftermarket rims, Cargraphics to be exact.

Is there any way to fit 18x10s or 19x10s?

thx,

parker

Mark House Member

Mark House

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Yes, 18"x10" are common aftermarket upgrades for Boxsters. 19"s will fit as well. The question, or issue, is proper offsets. That is, where the front of the wheel mounts to the hub in relation to the overall width of the wheel. e.g. center, close to the front, closer to the back. ect.

Mark

Parker Member

Parker

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Mark, thanks. I wasn't sure if 18X10s were too wide for the fenders.

I have an offset guide to help. Now the question is 18" or 19"... If the profile is too low, i'm gonna be kicking myself in the rear. NJ roads are HORRIBLE!

Cheers,

Parker

Mark House Member

Mark House

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Parker,

I have a 2000 S with factory upgraded turbo look 18"s. I just purchased 18"x8" and 18"x10 Gemballa competition wheels. After much research the general rule seems to be 19" may "look" better to some but functionally are, infact, not as effective in terms of overall performance. That does not even address the relative vulnerability to damage of 19"

Mark

Mark House Member

Mark House

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Porsche now has an 18x 10" wheel for the boxster that is ET ( offset) 47. Gemballa competitions 18x10's are 40 and fit. So I would guess any number between 40 and 47 will fit.

Mark

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thelion

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Parker,

Yeah the roads really suck in NJ. I'm from FL and I came up to visit my sister, she's having her baby. I have the 17" on my '02 Boxster and I can't imagine having 18" or 19" with these rough roads.

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