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Posted by: pjhaun Dec 21 2003, 03:04 PM

Here is a picture of the chromed Boxxter rims on my 914 (front)


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Posted by: pjhaun Dec 21 2003, 03:08 PM

Here is another picture on the chromed Boxster rims I put on my 914 (rear)


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Posted by: Andyrew Dec 21 2003, 03:08 PM

If only they where 17 in.. Still looks nice!

Works well with the body.



Andrew

Posted by: Jeroen Dec 23 2003, 07:18 PM

Very nice!
Can you post any specs...?
Wheel sizes, ET/offsets, spacers used?

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: scottb Dec 23 2003, 08:01 PM

pj, could you have the woman in your avatar move a little to her right?





oh, and nice wheels too......!

Posted by: boxsterfan Dec 23 2003, 10:31 PM

Those look great! Still gives me the feel of the "era". 17" rims would be too huge. I always thing the 914's with 17" rims look a little awkward even with mondo flares.

Posted by: Malmz Dec 24 2003, 12:07 AM

Phillip,

Definitely interested in hearing what spacers you used (since nobody could give me an answer to my hypothetical question a month ago!)

Let us know.

sm

Posted by: pjhaun Dec 24 2003, 12:41 AM

They are stock 1997-98 Porsche Boxster rims chromed. The front is 6x16 with an offset of 5 1/8 inches. I used a 1 1/2 inch spacer. The tire I used is 205/55-16. The rear is 7x16 with an offset of 5 5/16 inches. I used a 1 inch spacer. The tire I used is 245/50-16.

Posted by: smrz914 Dec 24 2003, 01:47 AM

17 inch 993 wheels so you can decide if they are to big.

Posted by: sj914 Dec 24 2003, 02:38 AM

Paul, the picture's too small.
I thought the 17's were too big to.
But seeing your car in person with those 17" changed my mind.

Posted by: Malmz Dec 24 2003, 10:37 AM

Posted by: smrz914 Dec 24 2003, 03:42 PM

i ended up posting the thumbnail, let's try again.

Posted by: pnewman Jan 19 2006, 07:54 PM

I see alot of 911 rims on ebay for sale. Occasionally cheap. Seems as though they came w/ 17" front x 7" and rear x 9" some auctionaires state a 55mm offset ??? hmmmmmmmmmmmm

has anyone tried getting 4 each of the 7" ones and putting them on a 914? would you have to have fender flares? would you have to use spacers?

just looking down the road at converting to 5 lug from 4 and would only do it if I could put on pretty wheels. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

pete

Posted by: mskala Jan 20 2006, 11:06 AM

Yes, several people in several threads did 7"x16" boxster without mods. The 40mm offset is
nearly perfect. I now have a set which will hold my 205/45/16 Kumho V700's, but not ready
yet.

Posted by: Mueller Jan 20 2006, 12:48 PM

QUOTE (pnewman @ Jan 19 2006, 06:54 PM)

I see alot of 911 rims on ebay for sale. Occasionally cheap. Seems as though they came w/ 17" front x 7" and rear x 9" some auctionaires state a 55mm offset ??? hmmmmmmmmmmmm has anyone tried getting 4 each of the 7" ones and putting them on a 914? would you have to have fender flares? would you have to use spacers? just looking down the road at converting to 5 lug from 4 and would only do it if I could put on pretty wheels. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah pete

for a just about perfect setup, a 7" rim with a 205 would need a 35mm offset, so with a 55mm offset 7" rim, you'd want to run a 20mm spacer on the rear.....

for the fronts, you can actually get away with a larger spacer such as 25mm or even wider since the track on the front is 1" per side narrower on the front the rear........

Posted by: Root_Werks Jan 20 2006, 02:29 PM

914 looks great!