Carrera lights wheel question - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Dgnarvs · 07-18-2013, 06:47 AM

Sorry for another wheel question but just wanted to get a second opinion...

Wheels are front 8" with 57 offset and 10" with 58 offset. Would these fit my 2001 S? Tried the wheel calculator and it appears the rears would require an extensive spacer. Not quite sure that's a good idea.

Wheel experts your comments please!

Johnny Danger · 07-18-2013, 07:23 AM

If your goal is to achieve both fitment and appearance, then you'll need to lower the fronts and rears by about 15mm's.

EssexPorsche · 07-18-2013, 07:30 AM

Fronts : 8 to 8.5 inches wide with offsets ranging from +35 to +45 depending on how aggressive you want to go.

Rears: 9 to 10 inches wide with offsets ranging from +35 to +45 depending on how aggressive you want to go .

EssexPorsche · 07-18-2013, 07:31 AM

now that is a direct JD quote!

Johnny Danger · 07-18-2013, 08:34 AM

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now that is a direct JD quote!

I'm impressed !

Dgnarvs · 07-18-2013, 08:38 AM

Thanks, gents.

Reading thru some previous posts, it seems a 15/20 spacer setup would give a flush look.

Not a big fan of spacers probably because I don't know much about their impact. But if JD uses them, it should be okay.

Now, to find out about the quality of the wheels being offered...

Johnny Danger · 07-18-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dgnarvs

Thanks, gents.

Reading thru some previous posts, it seems a 15/20 spacer setup would give a flush look.

Not a big fan of spacers probably because I don't know much about their impact. But if JD uses them, it should be okay.

Now, to find out about the quality of the wheels being offered...

There's nothing wrong with the use of spacers is this application, provided they are guaranteed to be hubcentric.

ekam · 07-18-2013, 09:24 AM

BTW these are the carrera lights for 996s... Porsche makes them in boxster fitment 7.5" front & 9" rear that do not require spacers at all.

Dgnarvs · 07-18-2013, 03:17 PM

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BTW these are the carrera lights for 996s... Porsche makes them in boxster fitment 7.5" front & 9" rear that do not require spacers at all.

I suppose so. I just haven't found a set at the right price range.

Going for the Boxster fitment also means there is no added aggressiveness to the look! Hmmm...

Johnny Danger · 07-18-2013, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dgnarvs

I suppose so. I just haven't found a set at the right price range.

Going for the Boxster fitment also means there is no added aggressiveness to the look! Hmmm...

Just follow the formula for lowering the offset via spacers and you'll be all set.

EssexPorsche · 07-19-2013, 01:25 AM

and remember..... anything above 3MM spacers will require a longer lug bolt - add the wdith of the spacer to the length of the OEM bolt and purchase replacements accordingly.

Johnny Danger · 07-19-2013, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by EssexPorsche

and remember..... anything above 3MM spacers will require a longer lug bolt - add the wdith of the spacer to the length of the OEM bolt and purchase replacements accordingly.

Is there an echo here ?

Dgnarvs · 07-19-2013, 07:36 AM

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Just follow the formula for lowering the offset via spacers and you'll be all set.

Thanks, JD! Any suggestion on which brand and how much I should budget for 15/20 spacers? Are those being sold by Suncoast any good?

aclark133 · 07-19-2013, 08:12 AM

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Thanks, JD! Any suggestion on which brand and how much I should budget for 15/20 spacers? Are those being sold by Suncoast any good?

There are a million and one suppliers for spacers. I have H&R, try ecstuning.com that's where I got my spacers and bolts

ekam · 07-28-2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dgnarvs

Going for the Boxster fitment also means there is no added aggressiveness to the look! Hmmm...

How so...?

Dgnarvs · 07-28-2013, 04:11 PM

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How so...?

Aggressiveness in this case relates to how much the wheels extend out. The boxster fitment does not require spacers and the width is narrower.

ekam · 07-28-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dgnarvs

Aggressiveness in this case relates to how much the wheels extend out. The boxster fitment does not require spacers and the width is narrower.

They don't require spacers, but you can still get spacers if you want them to extend out?

You're only going to put 265 rears regardless of wheel width? Unless you want 285 which is what the 996 carrera wheels are designed for.

mump · 07-28-2013, 08:06 AM

Here's a question... Got a set of twists on a steal of a price. They just been powdercoated fronts have part # 996 362 136 01 18x8 Et 50. Backs are 996 362 140 02 18x10 Et 47. Will they fit?

They are gorgeous.

mump · 07-29-2013, 03:20 AM

thanks. so i should probablt not switch over my tires until spacers?

I can worry about stances later, just don't want any rub or such.

mump · 07-29-2013, 10:13 PM

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thanks. so i should probably not switch over my tires until spacers?

I can worry about stances later, just don't want any rub or such.

Anyone? I have an apptment tomorrow take my 265's off my old rims and put them on my "new" rims tomorrow, and I would like to drive away from the store....