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

[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!

[Kboggs]

I am betting the wheels were reversed when putting on tires.

[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.