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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 01:26 AM
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There is a guy selling in my neighborhood selling a set of Porsche wheels for a discount price, I am tempted. I think they were on a Boxster at one time. Is there any chance they would fit on a 964 with Bilstein/H&R green suspension? What spacer would I need for this?

The fronts are 5x130 bolt pattern, 17x8 size, ET 14 offset
The rears are 5x130 bolt pattern, 17x10 size, ET 15 offset
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 02:53 AM
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These wheels are for the pre-ABS cars, i.e. 3.2, and will not fit a 964 (or a Boxster). The offset (ET) is far too small and cannot be fixed with a spacer. A spacer will only REDUCE the offset, not increase it.

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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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Thanks!
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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How about these, will they fit?

17x8.5" et50

17x9.5" et50
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by GoKart
How about these, will they fit?

17x8.5" et50

17x9.5" et50

Yes, but it will depend on tire width as to whether or not a spacer is needed.
That's a nice combination and one I've been considering. Perhaps in 18's.
I have 17x8 ET52 no spacer, and 17x9 ET55 with small spacer ~3/5.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by N51
Yes, but it will depend on tire width as to whether or not a spacer is needed.
That's a nice combination and one I've been considering. Perhaps in 18's.
I have 17x8 ET52 no spacer, and 17x9 ET55 with small spacer ~3/5.
Will these wheels interfere with the control arms on a standard (non-RSA) 964?
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by GoKart
Will these wheels interfere with the control arms on a standard (non-RSA) 964?
No. The C2 and RSA share everything the same. Depending on your choice for the
front tire, you may need a steering stop. As yet, I've not needed such, but some here have and can help you with their experience.
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