New boxter, last owner chopped springs- cause fishtail or tail wag at high speeds??

[Starter986]

I don't have the answer, but I have some advice: If you stick with those wheels be sure to get some spacers. Front and rear.

[Kboggs]

Good call on the wheel spacers. Will be top of my to do list!

[78F350]

Those rear wheels just look wrong. Way too far inside the fender for stock. I'm guessing they are front wheels, put on the back. Spacers are good, but verify wheel size and fitment.

[Kboggs]

Well there is something I havent learned, are the front and rear wheels actually different sizes??

[78F350]

Originally Posted by Kboggs

Well there is something I havent learned, are the front and rear wheels actually different sizes??

Get confirmation on the exact size, but I think the stock 17" wheels are 7" wide in front with the rears 8.5".

Here's a site I go to for some wheel info, but it's incomplete and its too dark and cold outside for me to go verify mine.

944racing

[Kboggs]

Yep, confirmed it! Will be sure to check!!

[78F350]

Here's one of mine on M030 (slightly lowered suspension) with stock 17s in a 'mirrored' perspective. See the difference in back? that's more than I'd expect from just cut springs.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by 78F350

...I think the stock 17" wheels are 7" wide in front with the rears 8.5".

This is the correct size wheels.

Fit the proper springs and correct rear wheels/tires and then see how it handles. Should be about 1000% better.

Where did you buy this car and how much did you pay?

[Kboggs]

I got it from a tiny lot in chesnee SC for $6500 out the door. Looked all over the southeast and was the best for the money I found. He was asking $8995. He lost money and just wanted to clear room. He showed me his reciept that he paid $6k at the dealer auction and put a new convertible motor, tires, and battery. First time I ever left a dealer and didnt feel violated!

[BYprodriver]

[QUOTE=78F350;606808]Get confirmation on the exact size, but I think the stock 17" wheels are 7" wide in front with the rears 8.5".


That's OE Boxster S size for 2000.