5mm spacer option - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

SoCal · 10-17-2005, 10:16 PM

The new porscheusa.com site for the Boxster and Cayman list 5mm spacers as optional equipment. (I didn't check the Carrera -- maybe there too.) Anyone know why?

MNBoxster · 10-17-2005, 10:24 PM

HI,

Wider Track, a little better sticking ability...

Happy Motoring!...Jim'99

10-18-2005, 04:01 AM

SoCal, I ordered my 987S with the 5 mm spacers. I did this more from a visual standpoint, and to make it a little more unique. FYI, the Anniversary 986 came from the factory with the 5 mm spacers standard.

10-18-2005, 04:19 AM

If anyone wants to know the numbers, they are:

Ordered with the car from the factory- Code# XRP $490 (includes the longer, anti-theft protection bolts too)

From Tequipment- Code # 000 044 500 09 (also includes the bolts). I don't know the costs.

Note, these can not be fitted on the Carrera Sport Wheel 19"

Chris C Atlanta · 10-18-2005, 05:03 PM

Bmussati:

Do you know why the 5mm spacers are not for use on the sport design rims? Are they different offsets?

Chris

10-19-2005, 06:05 AM

Chris C Atlanta, I don't know for sure the exact reason. I don't think it is related to the offset, though, because the offset is the same as the 19" Carrera Classic Wheel (57 front and 46 rear). My guess is that it has more to do with the style and design of the Sport Design Wheels, they are very "open" near the centers, and possibly the wheel spacer would be exposed behind the wheel. Just a guess!