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Old 05-09-2012, 08:39 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by ppbon View Post
... recommend 18" or larger wheels on 1997 Boxsters.
The factory reinforced the front and rear strut mounts so that larger wheels could be used as an option on 1998 and newer Boxsters.
If you don't track it or put undue stress on the strut towers you should be fine with them, but I've seen two '97s that did crack the mounts by using 18" wheels and tracking them.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro
Thanks Pedro. Will I need spacers to use these wheels on my car? I dont plan on any track time so I should be safe there.
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