New rims and tires on 2000 'S'

[blue2000s]

It looks really high up for some reason. Are the tires the same rolling diameter?

[WhipE350]

I think it was the early evening light that made the dark between the tires and fenders appear bigger...also I had not let the 46lb of air out that was left in there by the garage. The tires are sized right for the rims, 225/40/18 and 265/35/18. I'll post a pic with better lighting.

Taking a second look I see what you are saying, especially in the front...my eyes were going to the rear where it looks ok...but they are correct size.

[jwade]

Something is up. Your front is sitting way too high. This is my car back in 08 prior to me having the RoW M030 supsension installed. Even then, my car with the same wheel dimensions sits lower than yours.

Need to take it back to whomever installed and check the springs or something.

See attached.

[timothy]

First Boxster I've seen with a lift kit.

[WhipE350]

I'm sure it is just a weird pic, it was almost dark and I hadn't let the 46 pounds out yet. I measured the diameter of both the old and new tires/rims and it is exactly the same.

Blue, give me a measurement from underside front of the car to ground and from your driver door underside to the ground...you guys have me thinkin crazy


Oh wait, I'm on a side hill! Duh! Give me the measurements anyway if you have the time.

[jcb986]

This my 2000S stock that can with the 18's...mine sits lower too..

[WhipE350]

Phew, try again, this time flat surface. I measured to lowest point also, is 4.1 inch per owners manual. Phone camera bites, I need something that takes nice clear pics like Wade's.

I did enjoy seeing others pics though. Thanks.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by WhipE350

I'm sure it is just a weird pic, it was almost dark and I hadn't let the 46 pounds out yet. I measured the diameter of both the old and new tires/rims and it is exactly the same.

Blue, give me a measurement from underside front of the car to ground and from your driver door underside to the ground...you guys have me thinkin crazy


Oh wait, I'm on a side hill! Duh! Give me the measurements anyway if you have the time.

It still looks a little tall to me too.

The RoW M030 shortens the front springs by 20mm, rears by 10mm. I'm on this suspension so my measurements wouldn't help you much.

[Quickurt]

Those wheels look better on the 986 than they did on the 987.
A guy down the street from my shop has a set on his seal gray 04-S.
He had them painted the same as my anthracite OZs, after he saw mine. IT looks reall nice, but I think they look great silver on your red car!

Glad you're happy, and I don't think it looks higher, except that first shot taken from ground level. My low angle shot of my 987 makes it look like it sits higher than it does, also.