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Old 02-06-2013, 01:18 PM   #1
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Audi Q8 wheels..5 x 130 Will they fit my Boxster S

As the title says, have come across a couple of sets of these in the UK and wondered if they would fit.
I know the PCD is the same 5 x 130 but not very sure about the ET sizes, and i guess they are 20" rims...so wondered if they will fit my 2001 Boxster S ??

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Old 02-07-2013, 01:48 PM   #2
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Putting aside how 20s would look on a 986 (probably not very good), you need to know what the offset is for any wheel you buy. Your offsets are listed on your wheels by the valve stem. There will be 2 numbers - one on each side. One will be rim width, the other the offset. Offset it how far in or out a wheel sits on the hub. Knowing what yours are, then you can look for wheels that are within a couple numbers of yours. If the range is too far off, they won't work.

If you search on offset, you'll find plenty of theads on the topic. Don't buy ANY wheels until you're familiar with the topic. Without this knowledge, you could make a very expensive mistake.
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Old 02-07-2013, 01:55 PM   #3
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They will not fit thats a first(19" is the biggest you can go)
You need stagered set for the box
Audi is awd , so I don't think this will be staggered set
And they will be heavvvvvvvvy, it's a SUV !!!!!!!!!!
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Old 02-07-2013, 05:38 PM   #4
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For the love of god, don't try to fit these wheels to a 986.
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Old 02-07-2013, 06:26 PM   #5
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

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