09-29-2013, 11:18 AM
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Help, I may purchase these today...
Would these wheels fit my 986, what do you think is a fair price and are these decent wheels for my Boxster? I plan to have them touched up and painted matte black.
19" Porsche wheels and tires
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09-29-2013, 07:54 PM
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Thank you Juicepro. Seems like a great tool but I'm not sure what I'm currently running besides that they are stock 17" wheels. Wheres all the wheel experts at tonight?!? 
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10-01-2013, 10:52 AM
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Thank you Juicepro. Seems like a great tool but I'm not sure what I'm currently running besides that they are stock 17" wheels. Wheres all the wheel experts at tonight?!? |
The front offsets are ok, but the rears are quite high for a 986. I would suggest using 10mm spacers.
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10-01-2013, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnny Danger
The front offsets are ok, but the rears are quite high for a 986. I would suggest using 10mm spacers.
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Thank you Johnny! I was hoping to hear from you on the matter.
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10-01-2013, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Touch The Icon
Thank you Johnny! I was hoping to hear from you on the matter.
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If you're really looking for a more aggressive stance, you could lower the front offset by a good 10mm's as well. As I said, at a minimum, I would recommend using a 10mm spacer on the rears.
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09-29-2013, 08:20 PM
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I have the same wheel in gloss black coming up for sale soon. They fit my 2001 S just fine using a 5mm spacer in the rear.
Here's a picture from an autocross event so you can see them on the car.
Last edited by nefarious986; 09-29-2013 at 08:25 PM.
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10-01-2013, 11:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nefarious986
I have the same wheel in gloss black coming up for sale soon. They fit my 2001 S just fine using a 5mm spacer in the rear.
Here's a picture from an autocross event so you can see them on the car.
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Those look bad ass!
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09-29-2013, 10:41 PM
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Thank you for the preview Nefarious. I have a base model 99, do you know if the fitment would be the same for me?
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09-30-2013, 04:38 PM
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Thought I read somewhere not to run 19" wheels on a 99 Boxster, something about metal fatigue?
Why would you paint those gorgeous wheels black?
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09-30-2013, 06:47 PM
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I think that was pre 99 (I hope) hahaha
My car is white with black accents, so it would complete the look. The wheels also have some damage so they'll have to be painted anyways. They look good in black though...
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10-01-2013, 08:33 AM
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That doesn't look bad. What are you current wheels? Why not just paint those black?
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10-01-2013, 10:30 AM
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This is what I am currently working with. Main goal is to upgrade in size otherwise I would just paint these 17's. Seller is back tomorrow, so I hope to seal the deal then. :dance:
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10-03-2013, 04:25 AM
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Would like to see some more angles. The back looks perfect to me, but the front I'm not sure.
How did these wheels and tires affect the ride and handling?
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10-03-2013, 04:09 PM
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Yeah they look very nice.
IMO this is one of the best looking wheels I've seen on Boxster though I might be a bit biased .. LOL.
I just switch out to my new wheels yesterday and already miss these old ones. Hopefully the new ones will grow on me.
Here's a pix to compare.
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10-03-2013, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by nefarious986
Yeah they look very nice.
IMO this is one of the best looking wheels I've seen on Boxster though I might be a bit biased .. LOL.
I just switch out to my new wheels yesterday and already miss these old ones. Hopefully the new ones will grow on me.
Here's a pix to compare.
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As of yesterday I to am biased towards your previous set of wheels lol
Your new set is a very good look though, can you post a pic of the whole car?
Why did you switch wheels anyways?
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10-04-2013, 12:08 AM
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Reason for switch was weight. The 19s looked very good ( I was biased too .. still am .. LOL ) however was not the best for autocross. Switched to light weight 18s in hope of being more competitive in my class. LOL
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10-04-2013, 08:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nefarious986
Reason for switch was weight. The 19s looked very good ( I was biased too .. still am .. LOL ) however was not the best for autocross. Switched to light weight 18s in hope of being more competitive in my class. LOL
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Gotcha! I'm super jealous that you're out there racing the Boxster. Thats so effin cool!!!! Make us proud 
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