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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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Will 996 turbo twist wheels fit on 03 Boxster S?

I found some 18x8 and 18x11 offset 45 996 turbo twist wheels for sale. The tires are 295 30 18 and 255 40 18. Will these fit properly on an 03 S? I'm looking for these to fit flush with the fender and not rub. Car will be lowered 1" as well. Thanks for the replies.
 
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Originally Posted by 93b18
I found some 18x8 and 18x11 offset 45 996 turbo twist wheels for sale. The tires are 295 30 18 and 255 40 18. Will these fit properly on an 03 S? I'm looking for these to fit flush with the fender and not rub. Car will be lowered 1" as well. Thanks for the replies.
you will need a large spacer and under extreme load the fender will rub in the back, the front will also rub unless you put a smaller tire on it such as a 225 18 this picture shows a Carrera 11" wheel on the back before I widened my fender, at DE's it rubbed (not during street driving)
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Too much trouble when there are a lot of wheels that will fit nicely.
 
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Thanks for the replies. I want to avoid doing too much just to fit wheels on the S.

What offsets, wheels widths, and tire sizes should I be looking for the turbo twist wheels if I want to fit the widest setup but make them flush to the stock fender?

harryrcb: Nice widened fenders! Was that all custom?
 
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Love twists - if you can make them work, post pics !
 
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