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Old 11-01-2014, 11:51 AM   #1399
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Portland Oregon
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Put new rims on the Boxster today. These replaced the 17" turbo twists and Michelin AS3 tires I was running. New rims are SSR GT3s that came off a 911, 19x10 rears and 19x8.5 fronts. Included with the rims were a set of mounted Michelin Sports with about 60% life remaining (manufacture date of 2007). Paid $650 for the set, got them off craigslist here in the Portland area. They did not come with any center caps. I tried the new silver OEM Porsche caps I had in the turbo twists but the color difference was really obvious in contrast to the "Searchlight Grey" finish of the SSRs. I also considered the SSR caps for $45 a pop but I found grey Chinese knock-off Porsche caps for $17 a set on fleabay. Pretty pleased with how close the caps match the rim finish, theyre so cheap Ill get another set and keep them for future use. Also pictured is the 15mm spacers for the rear tires ($110 for the set) and the chrome lug bolts I got at Americas Tire, $60 for the set. I didnt need spacers on the front tires. New tire size is 235 35 19 fronts and 275 30 19 rears, included a shot of the rear tires to give you an idea of the increase in rear tire meat, gotta love it Next project will be caliper restoration, still struggling to figure out what color I want them to be...









Heres a link for the caps...

4 Chrome Plated Grey Gray Car Wheel Center Cap Hub Emblem Crest 77mm for Porsche | eBay
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