Will 18x9 fit on the front?

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by Kroggers

I have been back and forward on this so long now I am starting to go mad

Having calculated the cost to get new wheels etc, I have decided it will not not fit in my budget for the 2013 season (I still need to pay out for the body work etc as well).

So with some thought I am going to do something close to what you are suggesting. I will run next season with my current wheels which are 18 x 8 and 18 x 10 and widen the track with adapters - cheaper than getting new wheels etc.

If I run these wheels with 285/30 on the rear and 225/40 or 235/40 on the front, then that gives me a half way to where I am considering going and I can see if I need more corner traction for the following season or not

The issue with the front is that Michelin recommend that you do not go wider than the 225/40 on a 18 x 8 wheel. They say that at a push a 235/40 can be used.

It makes no sense why Michelin would say that a 235 tire is suboptimal on an 8 inch wheel. It will fit perfectly well without any concerns.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

It makes no sense why Michelin would say that a 235 tire is suboptimal on an 8 inch wheel. It will fit perfectly well without any concerns.

I fits fine but a wider wheel will stabilize the tread & sidewall.

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

I fits fine but a wider wheel will stabilize the tread & sidewall.

I agree. But, Ive utilized both fitments with great success.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

I fits fine but a wider wheel will stabilize the tread & sidewall.

& this might be your best bet:

4 Fikse Mach 5 Cayman S spec wheels - Classifieds

[Kroggers]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

& this might be your best bet:

4 Fikse Mach 5 Cayman S spec wheels - Classifieds

Thank you for the link, did not know that the Cayman can fit 10 & 11x18 - do they have the same offset as the 2001 Boxster S?

Those are nice wheels, but by the time I have paid out for shipping to Finland and our nice import costs, it would probably cost more than having new wheels made to fit my car over here?

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Kroggers

Thank you for the link, did not know that the Cayman can fit 10 & 11x18 - do they have the same offset as the 2001 Boxster S?

Those are nice wheels, but by the time I have paid out for shipping to Finland and our nice import costs, it would probably cost more than having new wheels made to fit my car over here?

offset are close if not identical. Check out Fikse website, their wheels are much lighter & stronger than OEM wheels. Aren't there ways around import costs for used parts?

[Kroggers]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

offset are close if not identical. Check out Fikse website, their wheels are much lighter & stronger than OEM wheels. Aren't there ways around import costs for used parts?

I have decided that I will have the wheels made to fit my car. At the moment I am talking to a company in UK to get the wheels made.

Unfortunately, import costs to Finland is the same for anything - new or used

The wheels from the company in the UK cost a bit more than the price on new Fikse wheels, but I save on shipping and import.

And here is what the new wheels are going to fill - collected her from the body shop Monday evening