18" wheels on Boxster '99 (big ones)!

[niebyl2002]

I was wondering if anybody can help me.

I search forum already and could not find the answer.

I want to buy a wheels with tires. I found used set that I really like. The only problem is those rims are from 996 narrow body and they are huge.

Wheels size: Front 18x9 and Rear 18x11

Offset: Front 40 and Rear 52

Tires: Front 255/35 and Rear 295/30

I really like those rims. I know that tires might be to big but I can always buy smaller. What about wheels?

So my question is: Will they fit? Do I have to use spacers? If they will not work is there anything I can do to make them work?

Thank you

P.S. My suspension is still stock.

[koya1893]

I don't know how much the 1/2 inch bigger the one you like will do. For the most part a lot of the guys in the forum who elected 18" wheels have 18X10 rear and 18X8.5 front which seem to be the prepared size for all application. I on the other hand like the formula wheels and they only come in 19" have not made up my mind yet which way to go, but I need to make it soon spring is coming which means racing. Some of the tires size some posted in the racing forum are 225 30 and 225 35's. I like the wide look from the rear which I would think give the car a better handling. The Boxster rides like a "go cart" as it is for handling any upgrade I'm sure will make it even better.

Ben

[mikefocke]

Some formulas and pictures

Here

Edited February 25, 2007 by mikefocke

[mee]

11" is too wide on the rear. 9" is getting pretty big for the front, but I'm not sure about the offset since this is not a popular fitment. I would pass. There is no hope of fitting 295s on 11" rears unless you plan on doing some serious body work.

[niebyl2002]

I like Techart Daytona. I found set in good price that's why I was asking.

Too bad.

Thanks