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9eighty6 · 08-28-2009, 02:17 PM

Hi Everyone,

I ordered a set of Boxster S II wheels from wheelsandcaps on Ebay. They are supposed to be 17x7 and 17x8.5. They arrived today (

) ... but I am concerned with the measurements.

The face of the rear wheel (pictured) measures 18.5in (+1.5in) ... and the side 9.5in (+1 in).

The face of the front wheel also measures 18.5in (+1.5in) and the side measures 8in (+1in).

Is there some sort of rim measuring math that I am unaware of?

Thanks guys!

08-28-2009, 02:17 PM	#1
9eighty6 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South FL Posts: 253	New Wheels Here! Uh-oh? Hi Everyone, I ordered a set of Boxster S II wheels from wheelsandcaps on Ebay. They are supposed to be 17x7 and 17x8.5. They arrived today ( ) ... but I am concerned with the measurements. The face of the rear wheel (pictured) measures 18.5in (+1.5in) ... and the side 9.5in (+1 in). The face of the front wheel also measures 18.5in (+1.5in) and the side measures 8in (+1in). Is there some sort of rim measuring math that I am unaware of? Thanks guys! __________________ 1984 - 944 - The first one. 1984 - 928S - The loudest one. 2001 - Boxster - The best one.