2000 Boxster S Wheel Fitment Question

[loflyingz]

Greetings Everyone,

My 2000 Boxster S has the stock 17" twist wheels which are front 7J x 17 H2 with 55mm offset and rear 8.5J x 17 H2 with 50mm offset. I just picked some used 17" Boxster II wheels on eBay which are front 6.5 x 55 offset and rear 8 x 40mm offset. I hoped they would fit OK and the seller assured me the fit would be fine.

I went to a tire shop today to have the wheels mounted on my car and the tire tech told me the front wheels were rubbing the caliper and I would need 5mm hub-centric spacers on the fronts as well as longer lug bolts. Does this sound correct? I called Pelican and they recommended Rennline 5mm spacers @$85/pair. The sales guy said I probably wouldn't need longer lug bolts since I'm only adding a 5mm spacer. Is the stock bolt 45mm long? Will that work or should I buy 50mm bolts to compensate for the 5mm spacer?

Thanks for your help.

[Stl-986]

for 5mm you wont need longer lugs

[SMK Shoe]

I ordered a complete set of 7mm with lugs from amazon for 45$ ( all four corners). ended up going with 15mm all the way around. Just like the way it fills the fenders

[Starter986]

First, be certain that whichever spacers you purchase are hub-centric.

Second, before you go buying spacers you might consider not only what size will cause your wheels to clear the calipers... but if you desire a more assertive or aggressive stance.

I run 15mm on the front, and 20 on the rear.

Be sure to get the longer bolts after 5mm.

[edc]

The 550 comes with standard spacers and the wheel bolts are longer to suit.

[loflyingz]

What is a "550"?

[edc]

Look up the 550 Anniversary model car. I've been using these for 5+ years.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F 362148742474