Porsche boxster 16" wheel fitment (1303)

[super vw]

Im in the works on trading my 16"/6 Polished Fuchs for some 16" 6/7 Boxster wheels with a member here on this forum. I need to make sure they will work for me. The wheels are a five spoke with a split spoke (hole in the center of each spoke)

Ok, so i have a 74 super beetle with early Porsche 944 brakes all around.
My question is will they fit? they are 16" by 7" for the rear and 6" for the front, does any one know the offset i need and what the offset of these wheels are?
I was told they are 52mm for both... is this true?

I would like to fit them under stock fenders.

Thanks!
Jonathan

[NO_H2O]

You should have no problems, you will more than likley have to get a set of spacers (slip on) to make up the difference in the offsets, I got mine (3/8 inch) from TopLine and run them on all 4 corners. When you fit them make sure you have enough thread engauged on the studs(or wheel bolts).

[zen]

i believe they are 52, but am not positive. I do know that I have seen quite a few guys on here running them. they won't be an issue. peck through the member's rides section. you will see some in there somewhere.

[60vert]

I sympathize with your concerns. I am currently going through a lot of the same thing with a 60 convertible ghia that I have. I can't tell you whether or not they are going to fit on your super, but I can confirm the offsett. If you are refering to the 16" split spoke style, the offsett for the wheels is not 52!!!! For the 16x6, the offsett is 50 and for the 16x7 the offset is 40. On the split spoke Boxster wheels, there are two sets of numbers stamped on the outer side of the rim right on either side of the valve stem hole. One is the wheels offset and the other is the width of the rim. Good luck with the fitment.

[SuperRSi]

I have installed the 16 inch Boxster wheels on my 79 convert with CB performance 4 wheel disk, front Kerscher coil-overs. The tires will NOT clear stock fenders. I will try to post a picture this weekend.

Thanks,

Randy

[super vw]

http://www.wheelenhancement.com/boxster16_obw.jpg

Is this the wheel you have? this is what i might be getting.
In 16" 6&7

[SilverBullet]

Boxster 16x6 et 50 front, 16x7 et 40 rear, they will fit with stock fenders on 02/03. I have them on mine but my fenders are 2cm and 4cm wider with spacers, just wanted the fat look like 930 turbo!

[super vw]

so for sure they will fit under stock fenders, with spacers correct? Nice nice nice!

Ok so the next question is do i need to go with a narrow/lower profile spring in the front such as a maxx strut or hou rglass shaped sport springs?

Thanks!

BTW, do you have any pictues of your car silver bullet?

Jonathan

[cobrakever]

Hi,

will these boxster type wheels fit under standard fenders: the 5 spoke spilt ones.

set up 4x 16" ET50
i am currently rebuildin my stock 1200 to the 944 ALU IRS sytem so thats ny biggest point at this moment do i have to use fenders wich are widened?

please advise

greets

Roger

[MdR]

I think it will be the 944 aluminium arms that dictate what wings you'll need. I reckon you will need wider ones.
You can work out the extra track of the A arms over a standard car then minus the gain by the bigger offset rims.
Or you can simply measure across the outer faces of the 2 rear rims & compare to a standard width car.

[volksartist]

For interest sake, I have a ghia with stock irs rear and the 7 et40 with 205-50-16 fits with no trouble (Drums). Front 6" et50 fits fine with 195-50-16 but was not clearing the swaybar clamps. Need an over the arm style sway bar. Speedo dust cap is a bit of a pain too. It sticks out and gets in the way of the center cap. (stock ghia rotors)

Kevin