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Old 05-12-2014, 02:02 PM
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Just to double check, I just bought a set of wheels from a 987
I am most sure they will fit (17")
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They look nice. They are a lot like my Panamera 5-spoke wheels. What is a 987?
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They sure look beat to hell.

Are you planning on refinishing them?
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Originally Posted by Randy V
They sure look beat to hell.

Are you planning on refinishing them?
Well they at least look dirty.

What is the offset? that is really the critical information to know if they will fit.
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They are from an 08 Cayman and they are just dirty
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Originally Posted by j.kenzie@sbcglobal.net
They are a lot like my Panamera 5-spoke wheels. What is a 987?
Dave
987 shares that number with Boxster and Cayman - weird.
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As much as I love my D 90's the tire choices have become almost extinct other than race tires
If anyone is interested in 4 good D 90's PM me
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The current tire sizes are
Fronts7x17 x 55
Rears 8.5 x 40

This was an eBay moment after a few beers.
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Originally Posted by vanster
As much as I love my D 90's the tire choices have become almost extinct other than race tires
If anyone is interested in 4 good D 90's PM me
How Much? PM sent.
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ET 55 should work up front and 40 should work on the rear.

225/45-17 front and 255/40-17 rear would probably be good choices.
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Whew!
Very happy to hear this. Once they arrive I will take pics



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