11-18-2012, 04:54 PM
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Will 18 and 19in rims fit??
Hi,
Will 18 or 19in rims Porsche rims fit my 1997 Boxster?.
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11-18-2012, 05:51 PM
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Yes and NO.
They will fit, but are not recommended due to structural issues.
18" wheels on a '97?
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11-19-2012, 11:37 AM
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Surely if you fit a larger diameter rim you would fit a lower profile tyre thus keeping the overall diameter the same. Why would this create structural problems?
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11-19-2012, 11:39 AM
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Nothing over 18"...
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11-19-2012, 12:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gregtenerife
Surely if you fit a larger diameter rim you would fit a lower profile tyre thus keeping the overall diameter the same. Why would this create structural problems?
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Rim Size for 1997 Boxster
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11-19-2012, 01:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dgrange
Hi,
Will 18 or 19in rims Porsche rims fit my 1997 Boxster?.
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Put 19" Carrera Sport wheels on my 02 Boxster, Fit no problem with a 55x8.5 fronts, and 42x10 rear. Looked great, and had more rubber on the road!
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11-19-2012, 02:35 PM
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stephe57:
He has a 1997 not a 2002...
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11-19-2012, 03:29 PM
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[QUOTE=stephe57;313408]….and had more rubber on the road!
What fun is that? 
Got to leave a little 'Remember me' rubber or are talking about balls of rubber? (Marbles are only good on a race track)
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11-21-2012, 12:48 PM
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19" wheels work fine on my '98 Boxster.
It just makes the car pretty uncomfortable, but it handles great and I never had any structural issues.
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11-21-2012, 02:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lightisright
19" wheels work fine on my '98 Boxster.
It just makes the car pretty uncomfortable, but it handles great and I never had any structural issues.
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11-21-2012, 03:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lightisright
19" wheels work fine on my '98 Boxster.
It just makes the car pretty uncomfortable, but it handles great and I never had any structural issues.
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