18" wheels don't fit - a cry for help!

[c-c]

Quick wheel spacer/fenderwell mods.
I have an 01 boxster base and after talking at length with someone from wheelenhancement I was assured that I could put 18's on by boxster with no real mods.

Today I tried to put the following wheels on my 01.
Tire Size: 225/40ZR18 Front and 265/35ZR18 Rear

Here are the dimensions
Fits PORSCHE 911, 996, 997, 930, 944 boxster
Quantity Set of four
Size (front) 18x8.5
Size (rear) 18x10
Condition New never been mounted
Finish SILVER WITH CHROME LIPS
Offset 52MM-F, 52MM-R
Bolt Pattern 5x130


The rear wheel didn't fit because it hit the strut brace. I think hubcentric spacers should solve the problem.

The front will rub the front fenderwell so not sure here. I've heard I can remove the well and heat it up with a torch to mold it, but would spacers push the wheel out enough to clear??


Any help would be appreciated.
-c