Aftermarket Wheels on 987

[mrsparkle]

It's not that I'm unhappy with the 19s, I just want my box to stand out more. My major problem with the 19s are the tire selections...or lack of. With the 18s, I will have lighter wheels, better ride and less expensive tires.

[Uncle Bob]

I just ordered these:
18x8.5 SSR GT10 BSPL Front
18x9.5 SSR GT10 BSPL Rear


They will have Continental ContiWinterContact TS810 S
Front: 235/40VR18 N0
Rear: 265/40VR18 N0


They are from tirerack.com. I did order Porsche center caps as well.
Man, it wasn't cheap, but they will definitely fit an '05 and there weren't many that would, as far as I could definitely find out. I had found several that "may well fit" and if not "just send them back" and I'm not willing to do that. It's snowed here several times already near here and I need to drive in the snow.

As far as 17" wheels, all I could find were the "turbo look" wheels, not to my liking but considerably less expensive.
Go to 19" and there are no Winter tires, but several Summer ones, but I don't really want 19's, as my beat to hell back can use a little cushioning that 19's just don't have!

Hope this helps!

[MNBoxster]

@UncleBob,

You made a good choice sticking with 18's. Aside from better, and cheaper, Tire selection, the 18's give much better performance.

In addition, there have been a number of Rear Wheel Hub fractures on Cars equipped with 19" Wheels. The Cast Hub fractures radially from the excess Stress and Force imposed on them from the Large Wheel/Tire combination.

I understand that a TSB warning of this, and adding a Hub inspection to routine maintenance, is in the works from Porsche. 19's may look good on the Boulevard, but if you plan on using alot of Go Pedal, I'd stay away from them...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[BoxsterSbob]

Beautiful wheels!

You have excellent taste, they're going to look great on the Box.
Please post a couple of pix once they're installed.

Any idea how much they weigh?



Enjoy them.
'04S
bob

[Rail26]

Uncle Bob...please post pics as soon as you have them installed! Look forward to seeing them on the Silver beauty.

[Uncle Bob]

Not sure on the weight, I'll see if I can find out. They should be here first of the week. Pics? Absolutely!

[Uncle Bob]

Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

Not sure on the weight, I'll see if I can find out. They should be here first of the week. Pics? Absolutely!

OK, Weights:
Front: 24.3 lbs
Rear: 25.1 lb

Wheels only.

The sets have left Seattle, probably not to be delivered till Monday, however. The centercaps are out for delivery, though!

Anyone know the torque settings offhand? Or, I'll have to dig out the manual, which is no problem.