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Ike · 07-15-2008, 11:03 AM

Hey Mr. Z,

I bought my 2003 Boxster S with the 18x10 "carrera" wheels. I run 265/35-18 Michelin Pilot Sport 2s. I have 21mm spacers to push my wheels to the edge of the arch. My ride height is about 2" under stock on Bilstein PSS9s. I have no rubs to date.

In theory, the geometry of a track almost 2" wider should add to mechanical traction. How much, beats me!

Drawbacks? Increased leverage on your springs/dampers.

I can say this though, from an asthetic viewpoint pushing your big ol' skins out to the max looks mighty cool. I have my fronts on 7mm spacers too.

Hasta,
Ike

P.S.: Sharp looking ride you have there.

07-15-2008, 11:03 AM	#2
Ike Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Laramie, Wyoming Posts: 57	Hey Mr. Z, I bought my 2003 Boxster S with the 18x10 "carrera" wheels. I run 265/35-18 Michelin Pilot Sport 2s. I have 21mm spacers to push my wheels to the edge of the arch. My ride height is about 2" under stock on Bilstein PSS9s. I have no rubs to date. In theory, the geometry of a track almost 2" wider should add to mechanical traction. How much, beats me! Drawbacks? Increased leverage on your springs/dampers. I can say this though, from an asthetic viewpoint pushing your big ol' skins out to the max looks mighty cool. I have my fronts on 7mm spacers too. Hasta, Ike P.S.: Sharp looking ride you have there.