Best sub $1000 wheel swap for 986?

[Steve Tinker]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

The reason I wouldn't run 19s is because they weigh a ton and really hurt performance.

And there lies the real world truth....

Fitting larger (read heavier) wheels to a 2.5 Boxster will kill the performance especially the excelleration and mid range pull.
To me that is not acceptable, just because they look good doesn't mean they work well......

[boxxster]

Per this thread: "TSB #4407, dated March 4, 1997: " Eighteen inch wheels are not approved for use on Boxsters. Use of eighteen inch wheels on Boxsters under severe conditions may result in structural failures of the body and/or suspension".

So as long as you aren't tracking the car or doing anything really stupid with it I think you should be fine.