18" or 19" Wheels on Boxster - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

rpdelaney · 08-01-2005, 10:55 PM

I'll soon be ordering an 06 Boxster S and am down to the short strokes as far as deciding options. One area that I'm back and forth on is which rims to go with. I've read that the 19s are a rougher ride without PASM and the 18s are recommended as better all-round performers. The 19s do look sweet, but I'm interested to hear a few opinions from the experienced masses.

Thanks,
Rob

speedyellow · 08-01-2005, 11:08 PM

The 19's are 911 staple, go with the 18's standard on boxster S, they cost less, rides better on freeway, and they are specifically designed for the boxster.
IMHO.

longislander1 · 08-02-2005, 01:57 AM

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

Porschekid · 08-02-2005, 04:05 AM

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 · 08-02-2005, 04:32 AM

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 · 08-02-2005, 07:42 AM

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.