17 inch wheels for Cayman S

liquidator · #1 (**permalink**) 06-26-2006, 09:27 PM

Help!

I was planning on buying a set of 18 inch wheels and track tyres for my car however I have just been offered a virtually new set of 17 inch Boxster S wheels shod with new Michelin Sport Cup tyres - all for approx $1500 US. I am wondering whether these would be suitable? If so, I would replace these tyres with ss tyres for track use once worn out.

My car is presently without clutch and gearbox (refer Cayman complaints/clutch/gearbox thread) - flywheel bolt problem - and my service mechanic checked yesterday that the wheel will fit on the Cayman stud pattern.

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KenRose · #2 (**permalink**) 06-26-2006, 09:56 PM

you should call your service dealer to confirm, but I'm pretty sure the 17's won't fit on the car because of the brake size.

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Help!

I was planning on buying a set of 18 inch wheels and track tyres for my car however I have just been offered a virtually new set of 17 inch Boxster S wheels shod with new Michelin Sport Cup tyres - all for approx $1500 US. I am wondering whether these would be suitable? If so, I would replace these tyres with ss tyres for track use once worn out.

My car is presently without clutch and gearbox (refer Cayman complaints/clutch/gearbox thread) - flywheel bolt problem - and my service mechanic checked yesterday that the wheel will fit on the Cayman stud pattern.

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liquidator · #3 (**permalink**) 06-26-2006, 10:11 PM

Tks Ken. I specifically asked this question yesterday and was told that this would not be a problem. I was told that these wheels would cause a speedometer calibration problem which doesn't bother me for the track. I will recheck.

I appreciate your prompt response.

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