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Old 03-05-2008, 06:25 PM   #2
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Hi, I'm thinking of exactly the same wheels for my '97.....except I'd *like* to get them in 18" if possible (18x8 front, 18x9.5 rear). I've read a few posts about the '97 years not being able to handle 18's, let alone 19's according to Porsche recommendations. Something about the extra stresses....

Also, aren't the newest Boxsters running tires with an overall diamter of 26" in the rear versus the 97-04 years running 25"er's front and rear?

The 19" tire/wheels sidewall is not as low using tires with a 26" diameter versus the same 19"er's with a 25" OA diameter tire.

Last, the OE Carrera wheels are a 9.5" width, so the sidewall extends past the edge of the rim, but most aftermarket Carrera wheels are either 9" or 10". Seems like the OE width tire size looks "stretched" over the 10" rim a little in the pics I've seen.

I'd appreciate any education on this before I buy!

~M
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