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Originally Posted by js/sj
I have read that 18in rims on a boxster is a bad idea. The frame isn't strong enough. The thing is the 1997 I am buying has these stock 18in rims on them. They came stock (premium rims). should I swap them out for 16in rims?
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Porsche warned against installing wheels larger than 17" when the Boxster was 1st available. When the 1998 model debuted most of the body from the front firewall to the rear was reinforced & Porsche announced it was safe to use 18" wheels. When the Boxster S debuted in 2000 it came with 17" wheels standard & 18" were optional. Later in the 987 production (2008-2009 I'm guessing) 18" wheels became standard on the S.
I have never heard of a 1996-1997 Boxster being damaged from running wheels larger than 17" but I would inspect all the sheetmetal surounding the engine before buying one.