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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 05:14 PM
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Hello,
Just wondering if 2001 Bxster rims would fit on an 86 911? 17 inch. Thinking that the offset will not work. Any thought?

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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 05:38 PM
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your best bet is to find out what the offsets of the boxster rims are then come back and ask.

I had 17s on my 911 Sc and can look up the offsets later and compare
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Hi Again,

the offset is 25mm front and 17mm rear for the 911 I am pretty sure that the Boxsters are 57mm f and 40mm rear.

Does that sound doable.

Thanks!
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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bnen911
Hi Again,

the offset is 25mm front and 17mm rear for the 911 I am pretty sure that the Boxsters are 57mm f and 40mm rear.

Does that sound doable.

Thanks!
Sure, with spacers. Certainly not by just bolting them on.

But you're dealing with a heavy wheel, plus a heavy spacer.
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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 07:31 AM
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I kinda thought they were heavy but was looking for something to track with and have more tire choice, and these seem cheap but I think I won't end up happy.

Any wheel suggestions that are priced right? Not cheep but good quality and fair price?

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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 08:25 AM
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If you're just running track days why not just stick with what you have on the car? Extra wheels and tires can be a real hassle. I know

If I were starting over i would run street tires on a track car. It's not racing. it's about having fun and switching wheels/tires takes a lot the run out of it.



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I have Carrera specific 17" Twists that I use at the track. No spacers.
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 09:15 AM
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The Boxster offset can be "made" to work. The offset is wrong, the bearings were not designed for the spacers that would be needed.
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Originally Posted by 911 Rod
I have Carrera specific 17" Twists that I use at the track. No spacers.
me too , I have early offset 17" cup 2 knockoffs that fit my SC that I bought off tirerack. . people keep offering to buy them from me , I guess they are NLA
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