Hub-centric v. NON hub-centric spacers

[D.L.]

mjw30,

thank you for the description and visual aid. As mentioned before, I was looking into some aftermarket 19 inch wheels but I'm having second thoughts now....

[eslai]

Originally Posted by D.L.

mjw30,

thank you for the description and visual aid. As mentioned before, I was looking into some aftermarket 19 inch wheels but I'm having second thoughts now....

Why? It's not unheard of at all to stick 19-inch wheels on a Boxster. If you're worried about the lugs, changing those isn't a big deal.

[mjw930]

Originally Posted by eslai

Why? It's not unheard of at all to stick 19-inch wheels on a Boxster. If you're worried about the lugs, changing those isn't a big deal.

19" wheels on a 986 are not accepted by Porsche and, depending on the wheel/tire combo, can cause problems down the road if they are heavier than the heaviest 18" wheel/tire combo Porsche authorizes.

Besides, the only reason you would do 19's is for looks, they aren't going to improve either the handling or the ride.

Save your $$$$ and buy a better set of 18" tires.

[eslai]

Sorry, I'm a 987 guy, didn't realize that 19's weren't allowed on the 986.

I agree that 19" wheels wouldn't be for any other reason than looks--987 or 986. But at least for 987, there's nothing illegal about it.