17" Boxster Rims or 18" Turbo Twist Hollow Spokes?
03-22-2005, 01:24 PM
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17" Boxster Rims or 18" Turbo Twist Hollow Spokes?
I am sold on the twists rims for my red 87 951. The only thing I don't know about is whether to get the twists that came in 17" from the Boxster or the 993 turbo twists 18x8 and 18x10. Since I have an 87, the offsets are correct for either, I am told.
What should I expect to pay for a used, but nice set of 17" vs a set of the 18" Hollow spokes?
How much for brand new 17's from the dealer?
What should I expect to pay for a used, but nice set of 17" vs a set of the 18" Hollow spokes?
How much for brand new 17's from the dealer?
03-22-2005, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by danny951
Since I have an 87, the offsets are correct for either, I am told.
17" Boxster/Carrera Wheel:
7" x 17" - ET55
8.5" x 17" - ET50 (Boxster Rear)
9"x 17" = ET55 (Carrera Rear)
18" Turbo I or Turbo Look I Wheels:
7.5" x 18" - ET50
8" x 18" - ET52
9" x 18" - ET52 (Boxster Rear)
10" x 18" - ET65 (Carrera Rear)
10" x 18" - ET40 (993 widebody rear)
03-22-2005, 03:47 PM
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well, according to the faq, my 87 951 offsets are 52.3mm front and rear and backspacing is 153.9mm front and rear. I guess this is equivalent to ET 52?
If I went with ET65 offsets in the rear, what would that do to the look (if it even fit)? Would it extend out of the car or be too far under the car?
If I went with ET65 offsets in the rear, what would that do to the look (if it even fit)? Would it extend out of the car or be too far under the car?
03-22-2005, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by danny951
well, according to the faq, my 87 951 offsets are 52.3mm front and rear and backspacing is 153.9mm front and rear. I guess this is equivalent to ET 52? If I went with ET65 offsets in the rear, what would that do to the look (if it even fit)? Would it extend out of the car or be too far under the car?
03-23-2005, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by danny951
Stock 16" phone dials are 7Jx16 and 8Jx16
03-24-2005, 08:23 PM
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I guess I was wondering if anyone had gathered wheel part #'s for the twists that will fit.. they seem to be among the more popular wheel upgrades for the 944/968 line.
