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Old 05-24-2017, 09:59 PM
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Default Installing Sport Design Wheels on 986 Boxster - Spacer Question

The wheels I now have are

Front 205/50/17 on a 7 inch wheel with 55 offset.

Rear 255/40/17 on an 8.5 inch wheel with 50 offset.

If want to install the 911 Sport Design wheels:

Front 235/35/19 on an 8.5 inch wheel with 55 offset = +19 mm inside, and +19 mm outside increase.

Rear 305/30/19 on an 11.5 inch wheel with 67 offset = +57 mm inside and +19 mm outside

I assume that front might be okay, but I should install at least a 7 or 10 mm spacer.

For the rear I need at least 1.5 inch spacer that will leave (38mm - 57mm) about 19 mm closer to the strut.

My question is, can I use the size spacers as I've selected, or do I need to go bigger?

Currently the tires are tucked in fairly far, but I realize that the rear tires may stick out -- will install wider fenders if needed. I love the look of these wheels, and realize that performance will be different.
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http://www.willtheyfit.com/ will give you a visual of how the wheels and tires will fit. Bigger tires means more $$$
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Originally Posted by mikefocke
http://www.willtheyfit.com/ will give you a visual of how the wheels and tires will fit. Bigger tires means more $$$
Yes, I've read many of the previous threads and used that site to calculate the spacer sizes I'll need -- like right size. The largest spacers I can find are 38 mm -- 1.5 inch, so hopefully this will work. I know the fronts will fit, but will still add a small about of space -- 10 mm.

I've seen someone else on this forum with 11" wide rears and they did stick out, but didn't seem to hit the fender. If I like these, I'll modify the fenders or install the wide-body fender kit. I may not like these, but just want to try them.

If the rear wheels stick out, can the tire hit the lip of the rear fender?
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Well, I did get them to fit. My calculations worked. These are 305/30/19 on rear and 235/35/19 fronts. 11.5 inch rear rims. They look great! The car actually feels different, and more stable at high speeds. The ride is actually smoother than before -- not what I thought it be like.






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Any interest in selling your factory rear wheels?
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To my eye that looks like a little too much tire in the rear.



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