18" on ´97 Boxster 986
Hi
I have been offered a set of 18 "Boxster SII wheels for my 97 986 Current wheels Front 205/50-17X8 ET 49 Rear 255/40-17 x 9,5 ET 52 New Wheels Front 235/40-18 x 8 ET 57 Rear 265/40/18 x 9 ET 43 Question is will the new ones fit without rubbing One concern is that the calculated difference in Circumference on the New front/ rear tyres is app 3,8 %, will that influence ESP and ABS?? BR Barthol |
Porsche specifically warns against 18's on the '97 Boxster, they weigh too much for the suspension.
http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/4536-will-18-wheels-work-1997-boxster.html |
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Regardless; i'd contend that in regular usage, a little extra weight is not a problem. The harder you work that suspension, the more the weight difference means. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk |
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Sadly, I am not one of them. I will offer more unsolicited advice though... The issue with the early Boxsters and wheels larger than 17" mostly has to do with the rear sub-frame brace. On the 1997 and early 1998 cars it was weaker and prone to cracking. Quote:
But the information is incomplete for those specific wheels (Boxster S II). Hopefully someone who knows the offsets and fitment better will come up with a useful answer soon. |
Will 18s fit, yes. No idea if these specific ones will.
Here are the specific changes they made in 1998 to safely use 18" wheels on the 986. "18” wheel option with rear chassis reinforced to accept new wheels. Rear body structural change included redesigned wheel wells and coil spring mounts, lower engine compartment bulkhead, rear wall crossmember and rear axle mount reinforcements." For tooling around town and local drives, they will probably work. Don't go onto the track or try any autocross or similar stressing maneuvers. |
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