Need some help with ?'s on wheels - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Yoadrian · 08-02-2010, 06:22 AM

Hi All,

I am considering the two wheels below, TSW Montage and 2006 Boxster wheels.

The TSW's are 19x8 up front and 19x9.5 in the rear. The seller has verirfied that these fit on 986's with no spacers and they just came off of one. I really like the look of these, but I am worried that I'll encounter some rubbing in the wheel well.

Anyone had experience with running 19's on a 986?

The Boxster wheels are 17 (same size as my current stock wheels).

Could someone verify that the 2006 Boxster wheels will fit my 1999 base Boxster?

Thanks

pothole · 08-02-2010, 07:08 AM

Er, this is not a 2006 Boxster (ie 987) wheel:

http://986forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12860

That's a late model Boxster 986 wheel, no newer than 2003/4.

ekam · 08-02-2010, 07:29 AM

Those 17"s came from 2003-2004 models.

Do you realize they are huge differences in ride quality and cost of tires between the two?

19" will also make your car look like it's jacked up if you have stock suspension.

Yoadrian · 08-02-2010, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekam

Those 17"s came from 2003-2004 models.

Do you realize they are huge differences in ride quality and cost of tires between the two?

19" will also make your car look like it's jacked up if you have stock suspension.

Yeah, I have the stock suspension. Plan on upgrading, but it won't be for a while. I'm aware of the cost difference in the tires and I am leaning towards the Boxster wheels if they fit my 986. I figured that the 19's would make the car ride pretty harsh...

Kirk · 08-02-2010, 07:52 AM

Sorry... I just find most OEM Porsche wheels to be boring looking, so I voted for the TSW. Even still I prefer the look of wheels with a wide lip on them, especially in the back, so I don't think the TSW are quite a nice as some designs you can find. With the TSW too you'll need to really decide if you want the shinny chrome. Some people (like me) think it's just a bit too much bling for Porsche wheels.

As for sizes... I've got 18's on my Boxster and 19's on my 996. I think the 18's are just about perfect. I've got my car lowered so that it looks good with the rims.

Kirk

pothole · 08-02-2010, 08:30 AM

Honestly, I would say the original 17-inch twists are by far the best looking wheel on a 986 Box. I'd think twice before changing them. Certainly the new 17-inch design you posted is a step backwards - there's nothing particularly "Porsche" about them.

Yoadrian · 08-02-2010, 07:30 AM

Ah, ok. Just going by what the seller is saying. Do you know if this will fit my 99 986? Thanks for the input.