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if you use the stock bolts, you'll be setting youself up in a dangerous situation.
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Use bolts, not lug nuts)

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When you get the spacers, you also have to get longer wheel bolts (Porsches use bolts, not lug nuts) and that's where the expense is...
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I live in Wisconsin but will not be using the car for winter driving.
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When you get the spacers, you also have to get longer wheel bolts (Porsches use bolts, not lug nuts) and that's where the expense is...
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I live in Wisconsin but will not be using the car for winter driving.
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POST 1Original post

I am considering whether to order a SY Cayman S for street driving only (non-track). I live in Wisconsin but will not be using the car for winter driving. It would not be heavily optioned but would for sure have PASM and Sportschrono. The standard C7S 18' wheels are what I would want if I order. I have read that factory installed 5mm wheel spacers will widen the car's track and thereby fill in the look of the wheel well space. I have already seen the wheels in person and am positive I want the 18'ers. Any other advantages to having the spacers installed by Porsche? Other than the option cost of $490.00, are there any disadvantages[/quote] to getting the factory wheel spacers for a Cayman S?

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I'm interested in the same question. I'mgetting 19's but the price is 1/2 aftermarket.Also, As long as you are comfortable w/quality I assume anyone w/some mechanical inclination can install? 5mm spacer - TechArt = $350

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The only downside I see is paying $$$ for them when they are cheaper from Boothe Design one of our sponsors.

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I'm getting the spacers option with the 19' sport design wheels. They don't fill up the space between the tire and the fender lip as much as bring the edge of the tire out flush with the vertical edge of the fender.Combined with the 10mm reduced ride height of the PASM (which I also ordered), I suppose it might give the illusion of filling up the space more. When you get the spacers, you also have to get longer wheel bolts (Porsches use bolts, not lug nuts) and that's where the expense is... even if you buy aftermarket spacers, you have to buy the longer bolts, too... if you use the stock bolts, you'll be setting youself up in a dangerous situation. The wider track also means a little better handling. brad

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Beez: Thanks for the info. I think I will keep this as a factory option.

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