18" Rim Upgrade question for 2002 Boxster S - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

2K3_Boxster_S · 10-28-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rpeck

Hello. I just purchased a full used but not abused set of rims/ tires for my 2002 Boxster S. The sizes are Front 7.5J x18 (tires 225/40/ 18) and Rear 10J x18 (tires 265/35/ 18) Turbo Twists (came off a 2002 Carrera). I called the Porsche dealer before the purchase and they said they would fit. But when I went to put on the rear rim, it rubbed on the shock. Couldn't even tighten the lugs! I've lost faith in the dealer so I am here. Has anyone upgraded the 18's with the same size configuration? I think they will work with spacers but dont want to waste $$$ buying the wrong size again. Any ideas would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Rich
Charleston, SC

My 2003 S came with this option: 18" Light Alloy Carrera Wheel - $2,920

I thought mine were the same as a Carrera, thus the name. Maybe I am wrong and they are just the same design with different Offset. only thing I can think of is that it has the wrong Offset for a Boxster.