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Old 06-14-2007, 07:58 AM   #1
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20 inch? That's too big man.
Finding a good selection of top notch tires in 20 inch is going to limit your choices big time.
One member here has the 997 Turbo wheels on his Boxster and while its a nice style the wheels are so big that it makes the car look like these cartoons
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Old 06-14-2007, 08:38 AM   #2
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I have to agree. You should stay with the 19 inch rims you have. 20" chrome wheels on your boxster will make you car less responsive in the "pick-up" area giving you a feeling of a loss in torque. All that weight of 20" chrome on the rear flywheel will definately be noticeable. And I don't know many people using 19" at the track either. Maybe 18" but generaly speaking for track reasons you would want the O.E.M. wheel size or even smaller, hence giving you a lighter wheel and even more pick up. Hope this helps.
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Old 06-14-2007, 05:51 PM   #4
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20 inch? That's too big man.
Finding a good selection of top notch tires in 20 inch is going to limit your choices big time.
One member here has the 997 Turbo wheels on his Boxster and while its a nice style the wheels are so big that it makes the car look like these cartoons

thats exactly the look i like heheh. i used to have 19" on my 986 they were great. but the 987 wheel arches are a bit bigger so i want to fill them on my weekend drive to the beach or clubbing (dont worry i dont DUI). also....no need to worry about pickup and torque coz this COUNTRY is the size of manhattan so the average speed is probably only 30mph =)

i will try wheelenhancement and wheelexpert, thanks guys! got the car for 5 days and loving every minute of it. im so glad i didnt go for a 6 yr old 911-Cab for the same price...
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Old 06-14-2007, 09:00 PM   #5
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You could always mount some 25" on there and eliminate that whole nasty tire thing altogether.
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Old 06-15-2007, 01:27 AM   #6
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donk and bubble.

i think you can shop where these guys shop.



i think its donk and bubble dot com

or crappythingstodotoyourcar.com
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