heavy 19 rims

[sifuran]

fixing to buy 19 wheels by antera i think they are heavy but i like them .can anybody tell me if t u had 19 and what effect u had on accelaration and take off and over all handling.

[Adam]

Don't do it Randy! 18's are a perfect blend of asthestics and funtion in my honest opinion. Get some light 18's man. Even the expert Porsche drivers say 18's are better from a perfomance standpoint. Just ask Walter Rohle. 19's are approaching bling bling territory. You don't want your car to be all wheel right? Talk to you later bud!

[BrianD.]

Like the guy said, stick with 18's. If you're concerned about weight, shoot for a pound per inch, plus or minmus a pound. You must also consider the kind of roads and driving you do. With more wheel diameter, the less section width you normally have in your tire, leaving little margin for wheel damage from road hazards.

[Perfectlap]

Very important to get the proper off set. Getting it wrong can damage your wheel bearings and those things are $500 a wheel. Avoid spacers unless you go to a Porsche specialist.
My advice, stick with Porsche Factory wheels like the legendary 18" Carrera 5 spokes voted the coolest wheels ever. If you want to fill up the wheel well get some bigger rubber like 245 up front and 275 in the rear. And add some side skirting for lowered look without having to actually lower the car.

[KRZTACO]

I have 19x8.5 in the Front and 19x10's in the Rear

The 19's look sick, and ride great, no complaints.

I use my 18 inch Turbo twists for Track weekends and auto crossing. The 18's handle better.


It is what it is.....now you decide.

KRZ

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

My advice, stick with Porsche Factory wheels like the legendary 18" Carrera 5 spokes voted the coolest wheels ever.

Randy, you got my email right? 9 out of 10 Porschephiles like the 18" Carrera lights. My owners manual says these are a 24lbs less than the standard 17's man! How can you to wrong with bigger and lighter. Plus, they look dead sexy....IMO. these rims are my favorite option on my car. There is no substitute for these babies!
http://media.racingflix.com/awais/pd/8.jpg

[fefyfo]

How do you guys feel about the Sport Techno vs. Carreras? Both 18" and look great on the box.

[sifuran]

thank u my fellow boxsterers I agree THE 18" wheels will have the look and the

preformance for that car COMBINED.I WILL CHECK IF THAT ANTERA COMES IN 18".

IT IS GOOD TO BE PART OF SUCH GROUP.