99' Boxster Wheel Ideas

[997_986]

On the last pages there is a good overview about the genuine Porsche wheels, Dimensions and other hints.
I bought a set of Boxster S II wheels (17") in anthrazit yesterday, think they fit the car very well.

[78F350]

A good reference: https://www.944racing.de/wheelweights.php



16" "Boxster" with extra tall tires.


16" "Boxster" on normal tires.


17" "Sport Classic" Are my favorite too.


Just say "No" to 20" wheels.

[S50Sinner]

I've been looking at the Cup II (993) wheels for mine, they're only a little wider and look great. If I had a little more money, I'd be looking at the Cup I (964) wheels, they're the same style as the ones on the Boxster concept car.

Cup II:


Cup II again:



Cup I:



This is the only picture of Cup I's I can find, I suspect it's because of their price/availability.

[Hamstuh]

I knew i had it somewhere on my car, I did actually find this chart on my current 99 boxster.
Correct me if im wrong but would i be able to get 18s assuming they match that spec
provided?

[Bald Eagle]

This whole wheel thing seems, at least to me, as the automotive equivilent of a foot fetish. I'm happy with my 2000S just as it was born with 17" turbo twists but to each his own.

Larry (the Bald Eagle)

[Hamstuh]

Based off the chart i provided not long ago with an 18 inch rim option. Would i be able to fit a
245 50 ZR18 on my 99 Boxster ? Im not sure of the limits themselves to what size i can actually use.
I dont use this car on tracks or racing etc so im not too concerned with a slight decrease in some turning performance

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Hamstuh

Based off the chart i provided not long ago with an 18 inch rim option. Would i be able to fit a
245 50 ZR18 on my 99 Boxster ? Im not sure of the limits themselves to what size i can actually use.
I dont use this car on tracks or racing etc so im not too concerned with a slight decrease in some turning performance

I have no idea as the presence of a sticker of unknown date or origin does not confirm or deny if the tub is the later, reinforced design. And, as others have noted, 18- and 19-inch diameter tires are distinctly harder riding than 17 inches for everyday use. Your car, your money, your choice; but I get the impression this is a "bling" decision, not a performance related one....

[Hamstuh]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

I have no idea as the presence of a sticker of unknown date or origin does not confirm or deny if the tub is the later, reinforced design. And, as others have noted, 18- and 19-inch diameter tires are distinctly harder riding than 17 inches for everyday use. Your car, your money, your choice; but I get the impression this is a "bling" decision, not a performance related one....

Ideally id like to get them for both performance AND looks. Which is why im completely open to any and all information. Ive kept my search limited to 17 inch rims, i just like to be THOROUGHLY informed on any matter so I know which routes are safe and not. I did also post some wheels even lower, locally, someone is selling that are 17 inch rims. Do you happen to know if those would be safe to buy ?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Hamstuh

I did also post some wheels even lower, locally, someone is selling that are 17 inch rims. Do you happen to know if those would be safe to buy ?

There is no way for me to say without physically looking at the condition of the wheels in question. Used wheels are often a crap shoot because there is no way to remotely check them for concentricity, cracking, "road rash", etc.

[Smallblock454]

After all the years, i still like my 18" Carrera II rims.

[Hamstuh]

Decided to put them on yesterday just to see if id like em. Not quite as bad as i thought, I feel like the sidemarkers throw off the colors a bit. Maybe if the wheels were powder coated a dark grey / gun metal grey, or maybe black ? Took em to work today and they look pretty good from afar. If anyone else has opinions feel free to share. Im always open to second thoughts even if negative

side note: the first picture driver side door window just has a sun shade on I made as the sun beats pretty hard.

[Hamstuh]

update on those wheels:
I see what people mean when they say the drive quality can decrease, i feel a slight vibration on longer / larger turns at higher speeds though its definitely nothing to complain about. I like em but I might just swap the stocks back on next week if I feel it gets annoying