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Old 05-05-2015, 07:24 AM   #1
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Picture of your current 17 or 18 inch wheel configuration

Looking to see some pictures of your favorite 17 or 18 inch wheel configuration. I am searching for a new set up and am sure will be able to better frame my decision once I see all the fancy cars on this forum . Please share a picture of your ride.

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Old 05-05-2015, 07:35 AM   #3
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18" Turbo wheels on my '99.
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Old 05-05-2015, 08:12 AM   #4
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I picked up a set of 18" Light Alloy Carrera Wheels off of Craigslist a few years ago. I had the same style on my 993 cab.

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I have a set just like chuck w on my 05 987, the look great in my opinion
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Old 05-05-2015, 10:06 AM   #6
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WHEELS ON BOXSTERS
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Old 05-05-2015, 10:28 AM   #7
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The light alloy Carrera wheels look fantastic.
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I had 18" Victors on my last Box and 19" on the current one...


For looks, I think the 19" looks better, for performance, I'd go down to 17".
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you should ask about the weight. Some of the flashier wheels are boat anchors. Slows your acceleration big time, wears out those EXPENSIVE suspension parts, are prone to cracking (if not at least pressure cast alloy -- very few are) and creates a whole bunch of new annoying rattles. worse fuel economy too.

Anything near 20 lbs is very good, over 25 lbs not so good.
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Old 05-05-2015, 01:00 PM   #11
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I personaly like chrome wheels, these are 17" the spec fits perfect 7x17/9x17.
these are about 20-23 lbs. rear 23,1 lbs
would like to have those in 18"7x18/9x18, but its hard to find.
Don't want to go larger or wider.

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Carrera lights...18"

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Old 05-05-2015, 04:11 PM   #15
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Carrera lights are the best, easy to clean too
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18x8 and 18x10 Carrera lights with spacers on 2003 S:


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I'm partial to the classic 18's :-)
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Quite like the look of these for the Boxster s

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