Thinking about spacers for summer wheels - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Perfectlap · 05-01-2009, 01:41 PM

Interesting. I always thought a 10" in the back required some modification not just "plug and play" so to speak.

I'll check out those wheel studs.

p.s.
I think center locking wheels will be the next big thing on sports car wheels.

husker boxster · 05-01-2009, 05:41 PM

The modification comes into play with the e-brake cable. You'll have to pin it out of the way, which is easier said than done. The suspension arm never holds the zip tie for long - it just slides down the arm and the cable moves back to its rightful place. Never did figure out a good way to do this on my 01S.

Also, no wheel weights on the inside rim of the wheel - they'll clip the suspension arm. Have to use the glue on kind inside the rim.

jmatta · 05-01-2009, 07:08 PM

As far as the e-brake cable; yes, you do need to tie it back. I found a package of wide, flat cable ties and installed three inline on each side. So far, no problem or movement. I think the key is pull them tight, but not over tight. I'd had several break, until I found just the right looseness; and they don't slide down either.

FWIW, I run 18X8 et50 front and 18X10 et47 rear.