18 x 10 wheels fit an 07 Boxter ?
08-20-2007, 04:00 PM
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18 x 10 wheels fit an 07 Boxter ?
Would Porsche Technology Hollowspoke (Turbo Twist) 7.5 x 18 ET50 and 10.0 x 18 ET 65 fit a 2007 Boxter ?
I am sure the fronts will be ok but the question is really would the rears fit with or without spacers (what size spacer, if required).
If this is NOT recommended - I would like to know as well.
I am trying to answer another Rennlisters question about my wheels for his car.
Thanks
I am sure the fronts will be ok but the question is really would the rears fit with or without spacers (what size spacer, if required).
If this is NOT recommended - I would like to know as well.
I am trying to answer another Rennlisters question about my wheels for his car.
Thanks
08-21-2007, 01:54 PM
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Remember the aftermarket muffler commercial of years ago? "We'll MAKE it fit."
Yes, they can be made to fit with spacers, but then the proper front rubber will be too narrow compared to the rear. That 2.5" front-to-rear width stagger is intended for a rear-engined 911, so will probably increase understeer on a mid-engined 987S. The 987S wants a 8.5" front rim to go with a 10" rear. Of course, one could try to reduce any additional understeer with suspension changes, but why not just avoid chasing one's tail by getting the right rims to start with?
Yes, they can be made to fit with spacers, but then the proper front rubber will be too narrow compared to the rear. That 2.5" front-to-rear width stagger is intended for a rear-engined 911, so will probably increase understeer on a mid-engined 987S. The 987S wants a 8.5" front rim to go with a 10" rear. Of course, one could try to reduce any additional understeer with suspension changes, but why not just avoid chasing one's tail by getting the right rims to start with?
08-24-2007, 03:27 AM
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Remember the aftermarket muffler commercial of years ago? "We'll MAKE it fit."
Yes, they can be made to fit with spacers, but then the proper front rubber will be too narrow compared to the rear. That 2.5" front-to-rear width stagger is intended for a rear-engined 911, so will probably increase understeer on a mid-engined 987S. The 987S wants a 8.5" front rim to go with a 10" rear. Of course, one could try to reduce any additional understeer with suspension changes, but why not just avoid chasing one's tail by getting the right rims to start with?
Yes, they can be made to fit with spacers, but then the proper front rubber will be too narrow compared to the rear. That 2.5" front-to-rear width stagger is intended for a rear-engined 911, so will probably increase understeer on a mid-engined 987S. The 987S wants a 8.5" front rim to go with a 10" rear. Of course, one could try to reduce any additional understeer with suspension changes, but why not just avoid chasing one's tail by getting the right rims to start with?
08-27-2007, 03:47 AM
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What Jim said.
As a data point, i've got a 2000S Boxster with JIC coilovers. It has 8.5x18 et50 and 10.5 x 18 et40 Volk TE37s shod with 235-40 and 295-30 MPSC's. People that know how to drive much better than I heap a lot of praise on the handling, which is exemplified by keeping ahead of the 996 TT's on the track. I think I got lucky on the setup ( ride height, tire selection, weigh distribution from part removal/replacement) as I don't experience any understeer, and as such I would go with Jim's recommendation.
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As a data point, i've got a 2000S Boxster with JIC coilovers. It has 8.5x18 et50 and 10.5 x 18 et40 Volk TE37s shod with 235-40 and 295-30 MPSC's. People that know how to drive much better than I heap a lot of praise on the handling, which is exemplified by keeping ahead of the 996 TT's on the track. I think I got lucky on the setup ( ride height, tire selection, weigh distribution from part removal/replacement) as I don't experience any understeer, and as such I would go with Jim's recommendation.
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