Will 06 Cayman S wheels/tires work on an 03 Boxster S?

[3point2]

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like try should work as is.

I'm going to try and put the wheels on this weekend. Hopefully I won't run into any issues.

Another question. If I wanted to have the wheels flush with the fender, what size spacers would be recommended? And where is the best place to pick up spacers?

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by 3point2

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like try should work as is.

I'm going to try and put the wheels on this weekend. Hopefully I won't run into any issues.

Another question. If I wanted to have the wheels flush with the fender, what size spacers would be recommended? And where is the best place to pick up spacers?

The front offset at +57 is way high for a 986 boxster. You may in fact run into a clearance problem with the strut. Therefore, I would recommend bringing the offset down to at least +45, or more, if you're looking for an aggressive stance. As far as the rears are concerned, as Deserion indicated, the 35mm aspect ratio at a minimum will altered the speedometer calibration. That aside, if you're looking for a more aggressive fitment on the rear, you could easily lower the offset to +40 without any issues.

[3point2]

Johnny Danger- What would you recommend for final offsets for the flush look? I might be going with Eibach lowering springs and want the flushest look possible but want to avoid rolling of the inner fenderwell and any potential rubbing. What's the lowest offset front and rear? Thanks!

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

The front offset at +57 is way high for a 986 boxster. You may in fact run into a clearance problem with the strut. Therefore, I would recommend bringing the offset down to at least +45, or more, if you're looking for an aggressive stance. As far as the rears are concerned, as Deserion indicated, the 35mm aspect ratio at a minimum will altered the speedometer calibration. That aside, if you're looking for a more aggressive fitment on the rear, you could easily lower the offset to +40 without any issues.

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by 3point2

Johnny Danger- What would you recommend for final offsets for the flush look? I might be going with Eibach lowering springs and want the flushest look possible but want to avoid rolling of the inner fenderwell and any potential rubbing. What's the lowest offset front and rear? Thanks!

I hasten to say, that based on suspension set-up, wheel and tire specs ect, every vehicle presents it's own set of challenges. Having said that, if you stay with a 235 tire up front (and there's no real reason why you shouldn't), you could probably go as aggressive as +40 while still leaving room for error. As for the rears, based on a 275 tire you could also go as low as +40. Again, this will leave room for error.

[3point2]

I was able to install the wheels last weekend. The rears are no problem at all. The front tires however rub in the inner fenderwell liner toward the front of the tire at 3/4 to full turn.

The look and stance of the car have changed dramatically compared to the tiny 17s I had on there previously. The car also feels much more planted. I'll try to post pics ASAP.