fitment of the wheels

[TriGem2k]

Offset of 52 WILL NOT FIT. For an 18X11 to fit the rear of the Boxster the wheel will be sticking out past the fender. My guess is an 18X11 needs an offset somewhere between 38mm-43mm.

[porsche986spyder]

Originally Posted by TriGem2k

Offset of 52 WILL NOT FIT. For an 18X11 to fit the rear of the Boxster the wheel will be sticking out past the fender. My guess is an 18X11 needs an offset somewhere between 38mm-43mm.

That's what GAMBALLA does. Wide wheels and tires in the rear that hang out past the fenders. Looks like your right, 18x11 may be to wide. But Gamballa uses 18x10.5 in the rear.

[01986]

very confused right now... what's the best way..... trial

fit see if it sticks out? but currently there is no rubber on it... or simply just move

on...? needs some pointers guys...

thanks alot!

[porsche986spyder]

Originally Posted by 01986

very confused right now... what's the best way..... trial

fit see if it sticks out? but currently there is no rubber on it... or simply just move

on...? needs some pointers guys...

thanks alot!

18x11 in the rear sounds to risky. I would not go past 10.5" in the rear.

[01986]

thanks for all the suggestions guys!

[Cloudsurfer]

If I were you I would do 18x10 and get your offset around ET45 (either by getting the correct wheel or using spacers if need be).

At the end of the day, there is very little to be gained by going beyond 10". I'm actually considering doing 9 or 9 1/2 on my next set of wheels. I run a 265/35 on my 18x10, but alot of guys run Turbo size rears at 285/30. Even if running the 285/30 you're not going to put any appreciable amount more rubber on the road by going to a 10 1/2" or even an 11" wide wheel.

Patrick

[01986]

thanks for the suggestions, I didn't want to go with 11" wide either, but it's just

that I came across a nice set and don't want to give it up... but look at what I

found...



"8.5x19 and 11x19 full polished, with Pirelli 215/35 and 275/30 (stretch, that's how Europeans do it"

so I assume I can do the same with 8.5x18 and 11x18 then???

[TriGem2k]

I can assure you that car below has A LOT of rubbing going on.

Also a 275/30 on a 11" wheel will look stupid in my opinion. The tire will stretch out too much. You will have a big lip on the outside and inside of the wheel that has no rubber to cover it.

Stick to a 10" wheel on the rears.