Another Rim size question - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

brjak · 02-24-2015, 09:57 AM

I cannot find the required information. I have a 97 base Boxster. (17"Rims). I have been offered some 17" rims from a 2001 Boxster S. Curious if anyone knows if the wheels are standard same size. Don't want to buy spacers etc. Just looking to swap rims out.

steved0x · 02-24-2015, 10:02 AM

Should be totally interchangeable, 17" wheels from any 986 Boxster should be a good fit with no spacers required.

The fronts should be 7X17 ET 55mm
Backs should be 8.5X17 ET 48mm or 50mm

Steve

brjak · 02-24-2015, 10:04 AM

Its actually from an 07 Boxster S.
FRONT 6.5 JX 17H2 OFFSET 55MM
REAR 8J X 17H2 OFFSET 40MM

These are the measurements of the new rims. I see they are slightly different, Will they still fit?

ルーカス · 02-24-2015, 10:58 AM

Still would fit. If you're lowered worst case scenario you have to run a 5-10mm spacer to clear your strut!

jacabean · 02-24-2015, 02:23 PM

those should fit . the rear is only an 8"

KRAM36 · 02-24-2015, 05:18 PM

Man the width of those wheels are small. Is it the 97 model that you can't go with larger wheels on due to structural integrity?

brjak · 02-24-2015, 07:08 PM

The 97 cannot have anything larger than 17".

ducati11 · 02-24-2015, 10:42 PM

18 inch definitely fits without spacers

The size is 225/40/18 and 265/35/18

My Porsche specialist explained not to go for 19 because of the body (wishbone). But 18 definitely is safe!!!!

brjak · 02-27-2015, 10:10 AM

I know this question maybe basic to some. but for me I can't figure it out. I figure the answer is yes. but just want to make sure.

I am buying some porsche rims.

I have stock turbo twists 17" I am buying stock boxster S rims 17"

sizes:

FRONT 6.5 JX 17H2 OFFSET 55MM
REAR 8J X 17H2 OFFSET 40MM

Will my current almost tires fit these rims? 205/50R17 and 255/40R17.

thx

KRAM36 · 02-27-2015, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brjak

I know this question maybe basic to some. but for me I can't figure it out. I figure the answer is yes. but just want to make sure.

I am buying some porsche rims.

I have stock turbo twists 17" I am buying stock boxster S rims 17"

sizes:

FRONT 6.5 JX 17H2 OFFSET 55MM
REAR 8J X 17H2 OFFSET 40MM

Will my current almost tires fit these rims? 205/50R17 and 255/40R17.

thx

Front tires are a good fit. The rear tires are pushing beyond the recommended size for an 8" width wheel.