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Miata2Boxster 06-04-2014 04:27 AM
Are these 18" wheels original?
 
These 18", three piece wheels are on the 2001 Boxster I just purchased. I am wondering if they are Porsche or aftermarkets? Would prefer 17" Turbo Twists. A bit too much bling for my tastes.
thanks http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1401884841.jpg

danch 06-04-2014 05:02 AM
Look like aftermarkets to me as I can't recall seeing that style before, also are those tyres stretched ?

Miata2Boxster 06-04-2014 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by danch (Post 403908)
Look like aftermarkets to me as I can't recall seeing that style before, also are those tyres stretched ?
Thanks, the tires look stretched to me. Going to change wheels and tires ASAP.

dghii 06-04-2014 05:18 AM
Aftermarket for certain.

Miata2Boxster 06-04-2014 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dghii (Post 403911)
Aftermarket for certain.
Ok, thought so. They look like they belong on another car.

Carlisabadman986 06-04-2014 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Miata2Boxster (Post 403914)
Ok, thought so. They look like they belong on another car.

I think they look pretty good.

Top_Ramen 06-04-2014 05:29 AM
Hey, I've got some 17" turbo twists ;)

danch 06-04-2014 05:29 AM
What are the tyre sizes on them at the moment ?

Miata2Boxster 06-04-2014 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by danch (Post 403917)
What are the tyre sizes on them at the moment ?
225/40ZR18 Falkens in the front and 235/40/ZR18 GT Radials in back.

Davev 06-04-2014 06:27 AM
When you take them off you may find markings that will tell you more.

ekam 06-04-2014 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Miata2Boxster (Post 403919)
225/40ZR18 Falkens in the front and 235/40/ZR18 GT Radials in back.
Needs 265/35/18 at the back.

danch 06-04-2014 07:09 AM
Yup rears too small, as ekam said 265/35/18 are what I am running..


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