18" or 19" Wheels on Boxster

[longislander1]

The 18s work perfectly for me on my 987S w/o PASM.

[Porschekid]

I think 18's look perfect and have the best all around performance on the 986's and 987's. IMO the 19's look a little too big (too bling for a sports car) and 17's look a little too small.

[Carl AMG]

I just picked up my '06 S (with PASM) yesterday. I ordered the 19" Carreras because I think they look better than the standard Boxster S wheels and the option price wasn't that bad considering what a set costs to purchase outright.

However, I will be buying a set of 18" wheels to mount R compounds for the track and autocross. I hope to buy some take off Boxster S wheels or possibly Cayman S 18" wheels if the cost isn't prohibitive.

If you go with 18's you may be able to order the Cayman S wheels as an option. I ordered my '06 before the order guide was available but I believe they are another 18" wheel option at this point.

[Rail26]

I too was torn between which wheels to order... I went with the 18'' and love them. The ride is firm, but not jarring. In fact my wife even commented it was smoother than the 4 Runner she drives. I always get compliments on the wheels. I almost think the 19" look a little large on the Boxster.

[KRZTACO]

I currently ride on 19's, love the look, then swap over to the 18's for track. They handle better than the 19's too.

KRZ

[rpdelaney]

Thanks for the comments all. I'm leaning towards the 18s right now for many of the reasons listed below, I appreciate the feedback. I'm going to give them a test ride in a few weeks. I'm sure they won't disappoint.

Cheers,
Rob

[Skols]

Why 18s for the track? I would think that the 19s would be firmer, have less tire roll. The overall wheel-tire size is the same isn't it ... with the difference just being more rim less rubber on the 19s.

Curious