OEM 997 Turbo wheels on Boxster?

[ChrisZang]

I am skating on a bit of thin ice here, but I am not sure if 9.5 in the front will fit.
I believe I have 9" in the front and 10" in the rear

Not sure if 19" rims are supported on a '01 Boxster
I believe with MY 2000 Porsche made the frame stronger to be able to absorb the harder ride resulting from the lower sidewalls of 18" (!) tires, nit sure when they signed off on 19"

[9mmkungfu]

Originally Posted by ChrisZang

I am skating on a bit of thin ice here, but I am not sure if 9.5 in the front will fit.
I believe I have 9" in the front and 10" in the rear

Not sure if 19" rims are supported on a '01 Boxster
I believe with MY 2000 Porsche made the frame stronger to be able to absorb the harder ride resulting from the lower sidewalls of 18" (!) tires, nit sure when they signed off on 19"

Sorry - I was referring to only the rear wheel rim widths when I mentioned 9.5/10 (I was planning to do an 8.5" front or possibly a 9").

I've seen quite a few others with 19" wheels, although that doesn't mean they're okay for usage. I wonder if anyone else has any input as to using 19s.

[ChrisZang]

Originally Posted by 9mmkungfu

Sorry - I was referring to only the rear wheel rim widths when I mentioned 9.5/10 (I was planning to do an 8.5" front or possibly a 9").

I've seen quite a few others with 19" wheels, although that doesn't mean they're okay for usage. I wonder if anyone else has any input as to using 19s.

Ah, OK
but even with 9.5 in the rear you still might spacers, depends on the offset of the rim

[idheaton]

A friend of mine ran turbo 19x11 rear wheels on his '98 Boxster. He had to roll his fenders and used spacers but they did fit.

Although it can be done, unless you have wads of cash, I'd advise against it simply because of the cost of tires could put one in the poor house.....IMHO I think 18's are the sweet spot for looks and tire cost and choice.

Plus, you can use the money you saved from not having to purchase 19" tires and lower your car making the 18's look even better and probably have some $$$ left over for the other mods you will eventually end up doing....

[Johnny Danger]

I have considerable experience with regard to wheel applications. Rolling the fender notwithstanding, no way, no how will an 11 inch wheel fit on a 986 boxster.

[9mmkungfu]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

I have considerable experience with regard to wheel applications. Rolling the fender notwithstanding, no way, no how will an 11 inch wheel fit on a 986 boxster.

I would be perfectly happy with a 9.5" or 10" wheel in the rear. But are most people running 18s? I didn't realize 19s weren't that popular with the 986 cars.

[Boxtaboy]

Originally Posted by 9mmkungfu

I would be perfectly happy with a 9.5" or 10" wheel in the rear. But are most people running 18s? I didn't realize 19s weren't that popular with the 986 cars.

I run 18s with 8" front and 9.5" rears. No spacers. My guess is that most people actually run with the stock 17" wheels on the 986, and those who upgrade run with 18". The 986 was never designed to run with 19" wheels, but some have done it.

[idheaton]

Originally Posted by 9mmkungfu

I would be perfectly happy with a 9.5" or 10" wheel in the rear. But are most people running 18s? I didn't realize 19s weren't that popular with the 986 cars.

I think it's because when the Boxster first came along, it wasn't really designed to support a 19" wheel. Plus, the added weight and/or cost that a 19" wheel/tire entails is a negative to some with little or no benefit over 18s.

[idheaton]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

I have considerable experience with regard to wheel applications. Rolling the fender notwithstanding, no way, no how will an 11 inch wheel fit on a 986 boxster.

I am not an expert (nor do I play one on tv... ) but I personally saw the wheels on the car and my friend told me he rolled the fenders and used large spacers for clearance.

Unfortunately, I don't have any better images of the rear end, but these were 11" rears running 315/25/19s. They were Victor Equipment Lemans wheels as seen in the post below.

Opinions on rear spoiler

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by idheaton

I am not an expert (nor do I play one on tv... ) but I personally saw the wheels on the car and my friend told me he rolled the fenders and used large spacers for clearance.

Unfortunately, I don't have any better images of the rear end, but these were 11" rears running 315/25/19s. They were Victor Equipment Lemans wheels as seen in the post below.

Opinions on rear spoiler

There is absolutely no way that one could fit an 11 inch wheel on a 986 boxster, let alone with a 315 tire. The Lemans wheel is also available in a 9.5 . Perhaps, someone is mistaken on the size.