Rim Size for 1997 Boxster - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Topless · 04-01-2011, 08:27 PM

"By upgrading to a light weight one piece forged wheel, I eliminated nearly 100 lbs. of unsprung weight/rotational mass from my vehicle."

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Originally Posted by BYprodriver

40+ lb. wheels on a Boxster WOW good thing you got those off your car

+1

Would really like to see the math on that. My stock OEM 17" fronts weigh 19.5 lbs, rears weigh 21.5 for a total wheel weight of 82lbs. In order to lose 100lbs with lightweight new aftermarket wheels they would have to be made of pure hydrogen.

jonnycool · 04-03-2011, 10:21 AM

Were the bulkhead mods ect.. made by porsche in early to mid 98's or late 97's?
The boxster has been around since late 96 so I just wondered if there are a few early 98's to be aware of that may have this problem or that ALL 98's are ok and also a few late 97's could have had the upgrades?