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Perrytbiii 08-18-2013 04:05 AM

Victor wheels on a Boxster
 
I have recently run into an issue with a set of Victor Innsbruck wheels. They are the recommended size to run 18 x 10 with a 50 MM offset. When test fitting them they hit the shock tower on the back. The spacing is minimal but will still need a spacer to make them work. My question to the board is has anyone else been over this bridge? The Advice from TSW/ Victor was, "for me to change my style of wheel". I am looking for friendly information before flaming TSW and Victor for crappy advertising and misleading information.

Thanks

madmods 08-18-2013 04:29 AM

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welles 08-18-2013 04:42 AM

Offset for factory 10" rear wheels is 65 mm.

madmods 08-18-2013 04:51 AM

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jacabean 08-18-2013 05:29 AM

if you really like the wheels just add the spacer , no big deal there . i run 15mm spacers on my rears . I would even like to move up to 20mm to make the wheels sit more flush.

LAP1DOUG 08-18-2013 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by welles (Post 357888)
Offset for factory 10" rear wheels is 65 mm.

I believe that is a 996 wheel fitment, which should work on a 986 Boxster if you use a spacer of about 18 mm.

madmods 08-18-2013 06:29 AM

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BruceH 08-18-2013 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by madmods (Post 357899)
That would certainly make a bit more sense ;)

I have 10" wheels from a 996 with an offset of 65. I used a 20mm spacer which then clears the shock tower.

madmods 08-18-2013 08:20 AM

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BruceH 08-18-2013 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by madmods (Post 357921)
Yes that sounds about right. I would have imagined a 25mm spacer but surely the 20mm should sufficient enough.

In the OP's case, I'm sure he only needs a 7mm spacer and hes done

Yep, 7mm would be perfect :cheers:

madmods 08-18-2013 08:54 AM

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Johnny Danger 08-18-2013 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perrytbiii (Post 357880)
I have recently run into an issue with a set of Victor Innsbruck wheels. They are the recommended size to run 18 x 10 with a 50 MM offset. When test fitting them they hit the shock tower on the back. The spacing is minimal but will still need a spacer to make them work. My question to the board is has anyone else been over this bridge? The Advice from TSW/ Victor was, "for me to change my style of wheel". I am looking for friendly information before flaming TSW and Victor for crappy advertising and misleading information.

Thanks

Just lower the offset to +45, or +40 if you want a more aggressive look, and you'll be fine.


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