[968TDG]

Which one do you like? I'm asking about looks, though you're more comment on the actual wheel size/ weight as well. The S II is lighter, has less rotational inertia, accepts cheaper tires, will give a softer ride...though the foot print is smaller (8 front 10 rear vs front 7 rear 8.5) so I'll sacrifice a bit of handling considering the footprint and the larger sidewall.

-Phil

   

   

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[Anchorman]

For my taste, the first set you show is much too "busy" a design - too many unnecessary openings - and what is, to me, a very "clunky" look. The second set is much more tasteful and befitting the simple elegance of the 968.

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[kwikt]

I like the lower pic set. Very clean and neat looking. The top set looks more track ready.

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[968TDG]

"track ready" haha, I like that approach, so you're saying I should get both!

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[flash]

i also like the lower set much better - nice looking wheel

the rotational mass issue is one i wrestle with constantly

if you can get me the numbers, i can work the math for you

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[kwikt]

Well, on my sons' 968. I use a set of 16" Cup 1's for autoxing and a set of Boxter 17" Sport Classics for street driving. The Cup 1's look even better with no center caps and Hoosiers mounted.

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[DiREW0LF]

The second set definately. As others have said its cleaner and goes with the demeanor of the 968.

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[968TDG]

Well, that seems like a pretty definitive set of responses. Now I just need to find some. I know wheel enhancement has them, but they are pricey. I don't see a lot of them coming up on ebay or craigslist, just have to keep my eyes peeled I guess...

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[flash]

let me make a phone call

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[EEZATOY]

[ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND]Have you seen the new Boxster III

Front 17x7 et 55 19 lbs 10oz
Rear 17x8.5 et 40 21 lbs 15oz

Whats the thoughts on these - I like them - not sure about the rear offset and giving up th 1/2 inch width (but I think I could live with it).

Sam

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[968TDG]

I like them, they are maybe a bit more distracting than the S II because they are so sharp, but still pretty cool. What do you mean by giving up 1/2 inch diameter? et 40 @ 8.5 rear should fit since people are running et 58 @ 10 inch width, but I'm sure someone here can pipe in.

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[EEZATOY]

sorry I meant width loss of 1/2"

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[968TDG]

I have the 16s which are 7 wide and 8 wide I think. It looks like you do too on your avatar, but then again that is a mighty small picture.

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[EEZATOY]

Phil,

Yes I have the standard cup 16's - I would like to move up to 17's but the options are limited - with these (really need to see them in person) I would have to decide if I wanted to go with 215/45 & 245/40 that would fit the 7 & 8.5 widths and run just shy (about 1/2") of the stock 25' diameter or stick with 225/45 & 255/40 which fit within the spec's for the 7 & 8.5's but ideal is th 7.5 & 9" - lose alittle sidewall stability? and about a 1/2" in contact width; wieghts are the same....mmm what to do....

Sam

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[EEZATOY]

Just saw this e-bay listing...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Porsche-Boxter-S-II-OE...=item1c0dee4232

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[968TDG]

Thanks! I think it is the same guy I emailed about them who has a post on craigslist...

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[968TDG]

For wheels with specs:

17"
7" ET55
8.5" ET 48

what size spacers would be needed? I know this is a bit objective other than the possible issues with clearance on the hub.

Thanks
-Phil

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[968TDG]

I was just about to ask a question, but I opened this old thread and saw that my question was the last post, 5 months ago, haha. So I'll ask in a different way.

The wheels I'm looking at have the following specs:
17"
7" ET55
8.5" ET 48

What is the maximum offset/spacers anyone is running with zero problems? If you give me your wheel width I can use this to correlate to this wheel set and decide what size spacers I would need.

Thanks
-Phil

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