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Old 03-25-2012, 04:46 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by ethandelacroix View Post
Thanks Johnny Danger for the information.

What do you mean about aggressive fitment? I would like to go as flush to the fender as possible without rubbing.

I know that you think that 10.5 is too wide. With your expertise, would it be possible to let me know what the best offset is? Can you also let me know what the offset would be for an 11" wide rim?

Thanks so much for helping out a newbie
Well, in order for me to make a more precise recommendation, I would really need to assess your current fitment and make some calculations from there . In any case, as I previously mentioned, 987 platform vehicles can accommodate a much larger rear wheel than the 986 can . And it's not uncommon to see 987 boxster and cayman owners equipping their vehicles with 10.5 and 11 inch wide rears . However, most of my experience is with 986 vehicles . Therefore, the recommendation that I made was based on the available choices that you provided . With that said, 19 x10 +36 offset wheel will be slightly further out toward the fender than the 19 x 10.5 +43 will (and I assume that's the desired look that your going for). Moreover, it will give you approximately
13 mm's more of inner clearance . This can be crucial if you ever decide to lower your vehicle with adjustable coil overs. As far as an 11 inch wide wheel is concerned, again without being able establish a baseline of information, it would be difficult for me to make a recommendation .
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