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Old 01-26-2010, 10:01 AM   #1
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19" wheels won't put any more stress on the car than 18's, as long as the overall diameter is the same, which it is, due to lower profile tires. Manfacturers are very conservative by nature!
Friends P-Car Indy shop does not recommend I do it as well ... Thanks!
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I'm confused! You "do it as well" recommend, or not recommend it?
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Old 01-26-2010, 10:57 AM   #3
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I'm confused! You "do it as well" recommend, or not recommend it?
Sorry ... my Canuckism is lost in translation ...

They suggest I do NOT install the 19" rims. They say I should stick to the 18" (upgrade from the 17") as the suspension etc is not really geared for it.
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If you go to the wheel thread, you'll find about a hundred guys with 19" wheels on their 986's who don't seem to be having issues with them. If they were, the classified section would be full of cheap 19" wheels that fit 986's, along with spacers, lugs, etc. for them.

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I agree. Hell, Toyota doesn't recommend 36" tires for my pick-up, but I've been running them for over 10 years with no problems!
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Don't know if these would fit ... here's the ad ---> http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-tires-rims-19-Genuine-Porsche-OEM-Boxster-Cayman-Wheels-Tires-W0QQAdIdZ179420524

It seems they are all 9.5 " wide ... ET 46. I am not too sure about the fitment.

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Old 01-26-2010, 12:45 PM   #7
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At the risk of sounding immodest, when it comes to boxsters and caymans, nobody knows wheel fitment better than me. If you can clarify just exactly what you are attempting to do, I can advise you accordingly. Incidentally, whoever told you that you cannot utilize a 19 inch wheel on a boxster should take up bird watching. Probably 99.99% of all boxster and caymans enthusiasts who upgrade their wheels opt for a 19 inch application (that in itself is another discussion). If you can provide me with the exact specs of these wheels and I will gladly calculate the fitment for you.

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p.s. In regards to the cayman wheels that you referenced, its most likely the rears that are 9.5 inches , not all around. Porsches always have a staggered wheel set.
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