OEM 997 Turbo wheels on Boxster? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

9mmkungfu · 06-02-2010, 08:44 AM

Hi everyone,

I'm interested in fitting the factory 997 turbo wheels to my '01 Boxster S. Will they bolt right up? I was told they will not, but I wanted a second opinion.

ChrisZang · 06-02-2010, 09:15 AM

they will not fit for two reasons:
a) the rears are 11" the widest rim which you can fit at the rear of your box is 10"
b) let's assume for one moment that you have rear fender flares which give you the extra one inch space then you would still need wheel spaces for the inner clearance

In one word fugedaboudit

9mmkungfu · 06-02-2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisZang

they will not fit for two reasons:
a) the rears are 11" the widest rim which you can fit at the rear of your box is 10"
b) let's assume for one moment that you have rear fender flares which give you the extra one inch space then you would still need wheel spaces for the inner clearance

In one word fugedaboudit

Thank you. So it seems the 19x11" will not fit without some work, but the other variations will (19x10", 19x9.5")?

ChrisZang · 06-02-2010, 10:33 AM

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 · 06-02-2010, 10:48 AM

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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 · 06-02-2010, 10:59 AM

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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

9mmkungfu · 06-06-2010, 08:30 AM

I was looking on the Wheel Dynamics website and saw their replica wheels. Does anyone know what size (18" or 19") they are using on the pictured Boxster? I emailed them a week ago and received no reply :/

hot link:

http://wheeldynamics.net/AA%2003-11-08%20310.jpg

Johnny Danger · 06-06-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 9mmkungfu

I was looking on the Wheel Dynamics website and saw their replica wheels. Does anyone know what size (18" or 19") they are using on the pictured Boxster? I emailed them a week ago and received no reply :/

hot link:

http://wheeldynamics.net/AA%2003-11-08%20310.jpg

I believe that they are 18's.

9mmkungfu · 06-06-2010, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

I believe that they are 18's.

Thanks for the info. You wouldn't happen to have the weight info too, would you? Do you know the weight of the OEM 997 turbo wheels?

I'd love a set of lightweight Champions but I can't justify spending the coin on a new set. A lightly used set seems hard to find.

Johnny Danger · 06-06-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 9mmkungfu

Thanks for the info. You wouldn't happen to have the weight info too, would you? Do you know the weight of the OEM 997 turbo wheels?

I'd love a set of lightweight Champions but I can't justify spending the coin on a new set. A lightly used set seems hard to find.

Keep in mind, that the oem 997 turbo wheels are a one piece forged design (purportedly made by Fuchs) . Whereas the replica wheels are simply a cast version thereof. The difference in weigh is like night and day.

9mmkungfu · 06-06-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

Keep in mind, that the oem 997 turbo wheels are a one piece forged design (purportedly made by Fuchs) . Whereas the replica wheels are simply a cast version thereof. The difference in weigh is like night and day.

Yes I am aware. That is why I was wondering what the weight difference would be. Maybe I'll give them a call on Monday and they can give me more info.

Yes I would like more information on the Japanese wheels you are referring to.. thanks!

Johnny Danger · 06-06-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 9mmkungfu

Thanks for the info. You wouldn't happen to have the weight info too, would you? Do you know the weight of the OEM 997 turbo wheels?

I'd love a set of lightweight Champions but I can't justify spending the coin on a new set. A lightly used set seems hard to find.

If you are looking stay with 18's, I came across a Japanese "tuner" awhile back who offers what appears to be a beautiful one piece forged wheel for really reasonable money.
If you like, I can post the link for you and others .

ekam · 06-06-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 9mmkungfu

I was looking on the Wheel Dynamics website and saw their replica wheels. Does anyone know what size (18" or 19") they are using on the pictured Boxster? I emailed them a week ago and received no reply :/

hot link:

http://wheeldynamics.net/AA%2003-11-08%20310.jpg

The real OEM wheel is 19"s, but the replicas do come in both 18"s and 19"s.