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Will 17 inch wheels work for track wheels on an S model?

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YOUR RESEARCHWill 17 inch wheels work for track wheels on an S model?

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Use 17, 18, or 19

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My 09 originally used 17, 18, or 19.

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Will 17 inch wheels work for track wheels on an S model?
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Run 17-inch winter wheels — presumably

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has a "winter wheels" setting for when you're running 17-inch winter wheels — presumably with snow

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Leading evidence: 'Use 17, 18, or 19' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'same' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Run 17-inch winter wheels — presumably' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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, but it's probably the same...

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Will 17 inch wheels work for track wheels on an S model?

Run 17-inch winter wheels — presumably

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has a "winter wheels" setting for when you're running 17-inch winter wheels — presumably with snow

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Will 17 inch wheels work for track wheels on an S model?

Set the slightly-larger front

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Without the setting, the slightly-larger front

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Set when you're

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has a "winter wheels" setting for when you're running 17-inch winter wheels — presumably with snow

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Run 17-inch winter wheels — presumably

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has a "winter wheels" setting for when you're running 17-inch winter wheels — presumably with snow

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Will 17 inch wheels work for track wheels on an S model?

Set the slightly-larger front

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Without the setting, the slightly-larger front

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Set when you're

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has a "winter wheels" setting for when you're running 17-inch winter wheels — presumably with snow

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Test fit and inspection will reveal the compatibility

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A test fit and inspection will reveal the compatibility.

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Use 17, 18, or 19

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My 09 originally used 17, 18, or 19.

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Use 18 inch wheels

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He uses 18 inch wheels and

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Use des

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I just purchased an '06 S that I plan to use for DEs.

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Use on my car

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wheels to use on my car.

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, but it's probably the same...

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POST 1Original post

Hello All, I just purchased an '06 S that I plan to use for DEs. My friend has an '06 base, and he has several sets of extra wheels. He uses 18 inch wheels and tires on the street, and he switches to 17 inch wheels and tires for the track. He wants to give me a set of 17 inch stock 5-spoke Cayman wheels to use on my car. My question is will that set-up work for my S model? I have the 19 inch optional wheels on it now. Thanks much, Steve

POST 2Original post

The key factor is to make sure the 17" wheels fit over the brake calipers. I'm not 100% sure of the answer, but this would be the limiting factor.

POST 3Original post

My 09 originally used 17, 18, or 19. Research if 17 was an original option on 987.1 to be sure. Talk to Porsche or maybe Tire Rack to confirm.

POST 4Original post

Indeed, brake clearance should be the limiting factor. A test fit and inspection will reveal the compatibility. Please correct me if I’m wrong but I’ve heard 987.2 Base has 987.1 S brakes, and if those cars could be had with 17s as standard we can extrapolate here?

POST 5Original post

987.2 base has 987.2 S brakes....only the rear rotor is slightly thinner in the rear.

POST 6Original post

Not sure if you have a Boxster or Cayman , but it's probably the same... The 987.1 Cayman S has a "winter wheels" setting for when you're running 17-inch winter wheels — presumably with snow tires . So it seems to me that at least some set of 17-inch wheels would fit over the brakes. Also, the setting is so that the electronics can properly calibrate to the slightly different ratio of front/back tire diameter. Without the setting, the slightly-larger front tires on the 17s will make the electronics think the rears are slipping.

POST 8Original post

I bought these spacers to do that exact thing, then went another way. Give me a holler if these will help you out. https://www.planet-9.com/threads/rennline-7mm-10mm-wheel-spacers-w-extended-lug-bolts.258811/?post_id=2253409#post-2253409

POST 9Original post

I just bought these early 986 s boxster wheels for a set of 17s. They fit over 987.2 calipers. Needs spacers. Tires on the old boxster are skinny! new tires will be taller.

POST 10Original post

Thanks for the offer Maddydaddy. However, I came across a set of very inexpensive 18 inch wheels that will work well. So now my thoughts of 17 inch wheels is not so strong. Thanks again, Steve

POST 11Original post

I didn't notice anyone commenting on the overall height of your wheel/tire combo. The front and rear need to be close in height and both need to be near the original height of the car otherwise the ABS and traction control functions are going to be messed up. Clearing the brakes and the offset in the wheel well is a concern both don't ignore overall height.

POST 12Original post

As you can see from the above photo old boxster aspect ratios are not appropriate. the correct tire is much taller. willtheyfit.com is a great resource for playing with tire / wheel / spacers.

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