Post Pics. Boxsters with Rims.

[ddb]

Tuan,

As long as the wheels have the correct width, bolt pattern, and offset you can slap them right on. I went from 17's to 19's and love the look. Many think they look out-of-place on a Boxster.

Generally, the bigger wheels and tires are heavier than their smaller counterparts and you can definitely feel a difference in performance. It just takes more energy to get the bigger, heavier wheels and tires turning so the car feels more sluggish off the line.

I didn't notice much more road noise but they generally ride rougher due to the smaller, stiffer sidewalls. The larger tires are more expensive too.

ddb

[tuanle16]

Originally Posted by ddb

Tuan,

As long as the wheels have the correct width, bolt pattern, and offset you can slap them right on. I went from 17's to 19's and love the look. Many think they look out-of-place on a Boxster.

Generally, the bigger wheels and tires are heavier than their smaller counterparts and you can definitely feel a difference in performance. It just takes more energy to get the bigger, heavier wheels and tires turning so the car feels more sluggish off the line.

I didn't notice much more road noise but they generally ride rougher due to the smaller, stiffer sidewalls. The larger tires are more expensive too.

ddb

thanks ddb. so when are you going to get the upgrade?

[ddb]

Originally Posted by tuanle16

thanks ddb. so when are you going to get the upgrade?

I'm still very undecided. I have a mental rotation that goes something like this: 987 - 997 - C6 - SL500. No making fun of me for considering a Corvette (I've had a couple of them and love them) or a retractable hardtop Mercedes-Benz. I've always wanted one and will have to satisfy the desire at some point. I need something soon so I can keep up with you, Whip and Bob!

[WhipE350]

Any of those would be great! Let me know when they need the Autobahn Glanz magic, least I can do for those great overlays.

Tuanle16 - This is a good link for calculating fitting: Wheel Offset Calculator

I still think these are the nicest:

[Overdrive]

Originally Posted by WhipE350

Good lord...those things look great!

'Scuse me, I've got some drool to wipe up here...

[Johnny Danger]

Believe it or not, those Techart wheels are the antithesis of a light weight "tuner" wheel . In fact, they weigh so much (30+ pounds for the 19 inch version) that Techart stopped publishing the specifications .

[ddb]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

In fact, they weigh so much (30+ pounds for the 19 inch version) that Techart stopped publishing the specifications .

JD,

Do you know if the wheels in the pic are 19's, or larger? I like the look of the Techart wheel, and 19's on Boxsters. My only dislike in the above picture is the brakes look minuscule compared to the wheels (partly due to this particular Boxster being a base model with smaller brakes?). When it comes down to nothing but aesthetics, for me an open wheel looks best when the rotors and calipers look as if they are just small enough to fit without clearance issues. Modern Ferraris pull off the look very well.

ddb

[ekam]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

Believe it or not, those Techart wheels are the antithesis of a light weight "tuner" wheel . In fact, they weigh so much (30+ pounds for the 19 inch version) that Techart stopped publishing the specifications .

Techart has always been more about show than go. But yea all their wheels are either 19"s or 20"s and weights a ton.

[jbs986]

Originally Posted by Overdrive

Good lord...those things look great!

'Scuse me, I've got some drool to wipe up here...

Those do look great and they should, 18x8.5 Rims sell for $1,165.00 each and 18x10 are $1,245.00 each not cheep, + you still have to buy the tires for them.

[ProjectM96]

Does anyone know how much the stock 17 inch turbo style rims weigh?

I heard somewhere that they are 21-22lbs With Tires. I would weigh them myself but I don't have a scale.

If that is the case, then there are only 2 aftermaket rims I know of that are lighter than stocks. 18 inch O.Z. Allegerita HLT's and 18 inch Enkei's wheel at around 18-19lbs.

Victor's, HRE's, and others are pretty heavy at 22-26lbs for just the rim with no tire.

[More]

Originally Posted by WhipE350

Any of those would be great! Let me know when they need the Autobahn Glanz magic, least I can do for those great overlays.

Tuanle16 - This is a good link for calculating fitting: Wheel Offset Calculator

I still think these are the nicest:

Who makes them?

[tony_fury]

Ok, I guess I'll throw my factory chrome wheels in the mix..
I'm old school.. chrome..

[GemballaPhil]

[wizzel]