986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners - View Single Post

jmatta · 09-14-2011, 06:01 AM

I have 10" rears et47 with 265/35/18 (no spacer) and needed to tie back the e-brake cable to avoid rubbing. I can mount a 285 on the wheel, but would likely need a spacer to clear the inside strut, so to answer your question; yes, it would rub on the inside.

To the original question; I suppose you have 255/40s presently? Mounting a 265/40 is going to create a taller tire and if you mount a 265/35 on a 17" rim, you will have a shorter tire.

Stick with OEM sizing...

09-14-2011, 06:01 AM	#14
jmatta Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 1,675	I have 10" rears et47 with 265/35/18 (no spacer) and needed to tie back the e-brake cable to avoid rubbing. I can mount a 285 on the wheel, but would likely need a spacer to clear the inside strut, so to answer your question; yes, it would rub on the inside. To the original question; I suppose you have 255/40s presently? Mounting a 265/40 is going to create a taller tire and if you mount a 265/35 on a 17" rim, you will have a shorter tire. Stick with OEM sizing... __________________ JGM 2002 Boxster S 1973 911 Green FrankenMeanie PCA DE Instructor circa '95 Last edited by jmatta; 09-14-2011 at 06:10 AM.