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Old 07-18-2008, 11:45 PM
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There a a few sizes out there that you can buy - wondering what looks and handles the best....As you can see, i have the 18" Carrera wheels.

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R2R - do you have them?
Old 07-19-2008, 09:19 AM
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just make sure they are hubcentric, and that the bolts are long enough.
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I have Ruf spacers on my car giving it a much wide appearance. I can check on Monday to see what sizes they are front and rear.
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I have 7mm in rear to clear struts for my 10" x 18"s.
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Originally Posted by R2R
I have Ruf spacers on my car giving it a much wide appearance. I can check on Monday to see what sizes they are front and rear.
Thanks - Let me know after you talk to Hans.

Also - what would look the best without looking like a gangster?
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I have 15 mm in the front and 21 mm in the rear!
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Hey R2R got your vmail - I will catch up with you tomorrow.

Thanks for everyone's help.
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Originally Posted by R2R
I have 15 mm in the front and 21 mm in the rear!
Is that with stock wheel/tire sizes R2R ?

My Boxster has the ROW-M030 suspension and the optional lightweight 18" Carerra rims. Wide looks nasty so I'd love to put those same spacer sizes on my car.
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Originally Posted by First986NJ
Is that with stock wheel/tire sizes R2R ?

My Boxster has the ROW-M030 suspension and the optional lightweight 18" Carerra rims. Wide looks nasty so I'd love to put those same spacer sizes on my car.
Yes, I am running on stock tire sizes... FRONT 225/40ZR18, REAR 265/35ZR18 on Porsche Sport Design wheels. The car has also been lowered with H&R springs. However, I just switched over to Michelin PS2's from Pirelli P Zero's and have noticed some rubbing (mostly in the rear) on hard bumps. I found out today that the shoulder on the Michelin's is a bit wider and is probably causing the tire to hit the fender lip. Maybe some fender work is in order.



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