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Old 06-18-2011, 07:56 PM   #1
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I got the rims today they are 8inch wide 57mm offset for the front and the back are 9 inch 43 offset will these fit on a 2000 boxster S without having to use spacers?
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I got the rims today they are 8inch wide 57mm offset for the front and the back are 9 inch 43 offset will these fit on a 2000 boxster S without having to use spacers?

The front offset is quite high, I would add at least a 10 mm spacer in order to move the wheel out a bit . As far as the rears are concerned, they'll fit ok . However, you probably won't be happy with the look or stance they produce . So, I would add a 10 mm spacer as well .
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Thanks for the reply I will keep you posted on how they fit when I put them on. Just one more thing where would be the best place to get spacers?
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Thanks for the reply I will keep you posted on how they fit when I put them on. Just one more thing where would be the best place to get spacers?
There are numerous sources to buy them from online, to include Ebay . Just make sure that they are Porsche specific/hubcentric with the correct length lug bolts .
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