New rims and tires on 2000 'S'

[WhipE350]

Got my new rims and tires yesterday, got them mounted late today. Went from 17s to 18s. Tires being new are a little squirmy but the turn ins are so much sooner, just love it.

Bought the rims Friday from Kurt and they were delivered Tuesday night...as they would say on ebay, "great seller!" Thanks Kurt.

Picture is a little fuzzy, it was getting dark when I took it, I'll get better ones later.

The hole in the floor keeps getting bigger that I'm throwing money in

Oh, for those that like a smoother ride (daily drivers), my 17s with almost new tires will be posted soon.

[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.