New Wheels

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by peterek

Guys,

I have 2000S on factory 17inch wheels and looking to upgrade.
I found a deal in craigslist
18" inch Original Porsche wheels, power coated in flat black in excellent condition.
Price:$1000
Specs:
Front - Size: 7.5x18 PCD: 5x130 Offset: ET50 C/Bore: 71.6mm

Rear - Size: 9x18 PCD: 5x130 Offset: ET52 C/Bore: 71.6mm



Or Should I go with cheaper Turbo Replicas?
Specifications:
Size: 18x8 Front / 18x10 Rear
Bolt Pattern: 5x130
Finish: GunMetal Machined Face
Offset: 50 Front / 47 or 62 Rear
Hubcentric: 71.6

Price $585 on Ebay



Help me decide please.....

The rear offset on the replica wheels is way too high for your vehicle. You'll need at least a 15mm spacer (preferably a 20mm) in order to correct the fitment.

[peterek]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

The rear offset on the replica wheels is way too high for your vehicle. You'll need at least a 15mm spacer (preferably a 20mm) in order to correct the fitment.

Johnny

How about spacers on oem rims?

Dziekuje!

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by peterek

Johnny

How about spacers on oem rims?

Dziekuje!

You could easily add 10mm spacers both front and rear for a more flush look - without any clearance problems.

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

The rear offset on the replica wheels is way too high for your vehicle. You'll need at least a 15mm spacer (preferably a 20mm) in order to correct the fitment.

JD, did you miss the 47 option for rears? Yes the 62 would be way off, but 47 is the generally accepted offset for 10" rims for Boxsters. You'll still need a wheel spacer or you'll have issues with the wheel rubbing the e-brake cable.

I'd still vote the originals but don't want you to think the turbo replicas won't work.

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

JD, did you miss the 47 option for rears? Yes the 62 would be way off, but 47 is the generally accepted offset for 10" rims for Boxsters. You'll still need a wheel spacer or you'll have issues with the wheel rubbing the e-brake cable.

I'd still vote the originals but don't want you to think the turbo replicas won't work.

I guess I did.