M030
M030 HalfDork
10/23/12 9:39 p.m.

I want to upgrade from 16" to18" wheels on my 1997 Boxster, but I think wheels cost too much. I have a few specific goals, namely 1. Upgrade to 18", 2. Don't increase wheel weight by s lot over the 16s, 3. Make the car look s little tougher/less girlie. BBS or HRE Wheels tick sll the boxes, but I just can't justify paying $900 per wheel. $3600 for wheels on a $7000 car seems crazy to me. Any recommendations? I hate the so called,"urbo twist" wheels, I think they look like 1995 ford probe wheels, so that rules out my cheapest option.

BoxheadTim
BoxheadTim GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
10/23/12 9:45 p.m.

If it wasn't for (2) I would hold my nose and check if Rota has something suitable.

I'm in a similar situation, the wheels I want for the Miata cost almost as much as I paid for the car and I don't want to settle for replicas...

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/23/12 9:53 p.m.

Check out tirerack.com? There's a few options that I'd rock.

Also, what about a GT3 front lip to toughen up the car's looks? I always liked that piece.

KATYB
KATYB Dork
10/23/12 10:21 p.m.

325 front 476 rears http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=365885PO50BS&wheelMake=Enkei+Racing&wheelModel=NT03-M&wheelFinish=Bright+Silver+Paint&showRear=yes&selectedRear=365810PO60BS&autoMake=Porsche&autoModel=Boxster&autoYear=1997&autoModClar=&filterFinish=All&filterSize=All&filterBrand=All&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All&filterWeight=All&sort=Weight

KATYB
KATYB Dork
10/23/12 10:22 p.m.

oz allerggerita hlt are 421 and 469 front and rear respectively

KATYB
KATYB Dork
10/23/12 10:25 p.m.

both are lighter than any bbs listed on tire rack

Woody
Woody GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
10/24/12 12:11 p.m.

Buy a set of used 911 wheels and use spacers on the rear.

Or...buy these...:

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/200x-classifieds/porsche-cayman-s-boxster-s-michelin-pilot-alpin-wi/55020/page1/

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