19" rims on 2002 S; off a 2006 Cayman

[Jaak]

Folks, I can't seem to find the answer and the manual shows a maximum of 18" rims listed for the 2002 S. I have a chance at getting a set of rims & tires from a 2006 Cayman. They are 245/35 R19 fronts and 275/35 R19 rears. The rims are ET 46?

Will these fit my car?

Thanks,

Jaak

[Quickurt]

There may be some info if you go through "The Wheel Thread" in show and tell section.
I believe you will need spacers on the rear to put 987 wheels on 986.
Maybe do a site search for 987 wheels on 986, I know I've seen a thread about it.

Good luck! Cayman and 987 BoxsterS wheels look great on 986's!!
I have a set of 987 BoxsterS wheels for sale, if you know someone interested.

[Jaak]

Originally Posted by Quickurt

There may be some info if you go through "The Wheel Thread" in show and tell section.
I believe you will need spacers on the rear to put 987 wheels on 986.
Maybe do a site search for 987 wheels on 986, I know I've seen a thread about it.

Good luck! Cayman and 987 BoxsterS wheels look great on 986's!!
I have a set of 987 BoxsterS wheels for sale, if you know someone interested.

Thanks!!!

Did a search and a few stated that Porsche did not recommend the 19" ...

Oh well, need to find 18" Sport 2 BBS rims. I did order a set from a PCA member who was tracking his Boxster ... UPS lost 3 out of the 4 rims/tires and sent the forth to the wrong address as well.

Waiting for a refund (Alabama) to upgrade from the 17" stock S rims & tires.

[stephen wilson]

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!

[Jaak]

Originally Posted by stephen wilson

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!

[stephen wilson]

I'm confused! You "do it as well" recommend, or not recommend it?