Porsche 987 Boxster Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

Vehicle Covered in this Guide 2005-2012 Porsche Boxster chassis including Base, S and Spyder models.

Brake Clearance Information

In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter.

These bolt-on wheel fitments are ideal for enthusiasts enjoying their car day-to-day on the street, and they are typically paired with all-season or performance oriented summer tires. These wheel and tire configurations will improve the appearance and performance of the car without requiring modifications to the factory suspension or alignment. Just bolt-on and enjoy!

While these wheel fitments can be used for track days and AutoX, performance will be left on the table. Drivers that prioritize performance should review our Performance Street & Track and/or Hardcore Track & Race sections below.

Wheels

• Front: 18x8.5" ET45 // Rear: 18x10" ET36
• Available in SM-10
• Popular Fitment

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front: 245/40-18 // Rear: 275/40-18
• Direct Fit
• A slightly shorter 275/35-18 can also be ran in the rear
• Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
• Max Performance Summer: Continental Extremecontact Sport 02 (340TW), Michelin PSS (300 TW)
• Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Nankang CR-S (200 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220 TW), Yokohama AD09 (200TW), Hankook RS-4 (200 TW)
• Alternative 1: Front: 235/40-18 // Rear: 265/40-18
• Factory 987 Tire Sizes
• Direct Fit
• Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
• Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
• Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (240 TW)

Wheels

• Front: 19x9" ET50 // Rear: 19x10" ET36 or ET40
• Available in SM-10, EC-7RS & VS-5RS

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front: 245/35-19 // Rear: 275/35-19
• Direct Fit
• Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
• Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
• Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Hankook RS-4 (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Bridgestone RE-71RS (200 TW), Yokohama AD09 (200TW)
• Alternative 1: Front: 255/35-19 // Rear: 275/35-19
• Typically a direct fit, but we encourage a little additional negative camber up front
• Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
• Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
• Extreme Performance Summer: Bridgestone RE-71RS (200 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Yokohama AD09 (200TW)
• Alternative 2: Front: 235/35-19 // Rear: 265/35-19
• Factory 987 Cayman R tire sizes
• Direct Fit
• Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
• Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
• Extreme Performance Summer: Michelin Cup 2 240 Connect (240 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220 TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200 TW)

Whether you enjoy spirited street driving or you are a weekend track warrior chasing lap times, these wheel & tire configurations are ideal for enthusiasts looking for a more dramatic improvement in performance and they are typically paired with performance oriented summer tires or track oriented r-compounds. Most notably, these fitments incorporate wider 9” front wheels which provide superior tire sidewall support over the more "generic" 8.5" front wheels. A wider front wheel and tire combination will increase front end grip and close the stagger from front to rear resulting in sharper turn-in and less understeer. This is one of the easiest and most effective improvements you can make to your Porsche from a handling perspective.

We've optimized the offset of our 9" front wheels to to work well with the stock fenders, however, a wide variety of tire compounds can be used and some may require negative camber to fit properly. See fitment notes under each tire configuration below to see if modifications are required. If you plan to track your car, we highly recommended dialing in negative camber regardless of whether your wheel/tire fitment requires it for fender clearance. Negative camber is vital for extracting the most performance and longevity out of your tires, and without the proper amount the outer shoulders of your tires will wear out prematurely and running tire costs will dramatically increase.

Wheels

• Front: 18x9" ET46 // Rear: 18x10" ET36
• Available in SM-10, EC-7RS, VS-5RS, & SM-10RS
• Popular Fitment

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front: 245/40-18 // Rear: 275/40-18
• Typically a direct fit, but we encourage a little additional negative camber up front
• Shorter 275/35-18 rear tires can also be used
• Max Performance Summer: Continental Extremecontact Sport 02 (340TW), Michelin PSS (300 TW)
• Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Nankang CR-S (200 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220 TW), Yokohama AD09 (200TW), Hankook RS-4 (200 TW)
• R-Compounds: Nitto NT01 (100 TW)
• Alternative 1: Front: 255/35-18 // Rear: 275/35-18
• A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
• Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
• Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-S (200 TW), Bridgestone RE-71RS (200 TW)
• R-Compound: Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R

Wheels

• Front: 19x9" ET50 // Rear: 19x10" ET36 or ET40
• Available in SM-10, EC-7RS, & VS-5RS
• Popular Fitment

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front: 245/35-19 // Rear: 275/35-19
• Direct Fit
• Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
• Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Hankook RS-4 (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Bridgestone RE-71RS (200 TW), Yokohama AD09 (200TW)
• R-Compound: Michelin Cup 2 (180 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW)
• Alternative 1: Front: 255/35-19 // Rear: 275/35-19
• Typically a direct fit, but we encourage additional negative camber up front
• Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
• Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Bridgestone RE-71RS (200 TW), Yokohama AD09 (200TW)
• R-Compound: Michelin Cup 2 (180 TW)
• Alternative 2: Front: 235/35-19 // Rear: 265/35-19
• Factory 987 Cayman R tire sizes
• Direct Fit
• Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
• Extreme Performance Summer: Michelin Cup 2 240 Connect (240 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220 TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200 TW)
• R-Compound: Michelin Cup 2 (180 TW), Goodyear Supercar Eagle 3R (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW)

These wheel and tire configurations are best suited for hardcore track junkies and club racers competing for a spot on the podium. Everything from Extreme Summer tires to full Racing Slicks are commonly used depending on your experience behind the wheel, class rules, etc. Most notably, these fitments incorporate wider 9” front wheels which provide superior tire sidewall support over the more "generic" 8.5" front wheels. A wider front wheel and tire combination will increase front end grip and close the stagger from front to rear resulting in sharper turn-in and less understeer. This is one of the easiest and most effective improvements you can make to your Porsche from a handling perspective.

We've optimized the offset of our 9" front wheels to to work well with the stock fenders, however, a wide variety of tire compounds can be used and some may require negative camber to fit properly. See fitment notes under each tire configuration below to see if modifications are required. If you plan to track your car, we highly recommended dialing in negative camber regardless of whether your wheel/tire fitment requires it for fender clearance. Negative camber is vital for extracting the most performance and longevity out of your tires, and without the proper amount the outer shoulders of your tires will wear out prematurely and running tire costs will dramatically increase.

Wheels

• Front: 18x9" ET46 // Rear: 18x10" ET36
• Available in SM-10, EC-7RS, VS-5RS, & SM-10RS
• Popular Fitment

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front: 245/40-18 // Rear: 275/40-18
• Typically a direct fit, but we encourage a little additional negative camber up front
• Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Nankang CR-S (200 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220 TW), Yokohama AD09 (200TW), Hankook RS-4 (200 TW)
• R-Compounds: Nitto NT01 (100 TW)
• Semi-Slicks: No options currently available
• Alternative 1: Front: 245/40-18 // Rear: 275/35-18
• Typically a direct fit, but we encourage a little additional negative camber up front
• Shorter rear rolling diameter
• Extreme Performance Summer: Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-S (200 TW), Bridgestone RE-71RS (200 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200TW), Hankook RS4 (200TW)
• R-Compound: Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Goodyear Supercar 3R (100TW)
• Semi-Slick: Hoosier R7 & A7 (40 TW), Yokohama A055(40TW)
• Alternative 2: Front: 255/35-18 // Rear: 275/35-18
• A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
• Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-S (200 TW), Bridgestone RE-71RS (200 TW)
• R-Compound: Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100TW)
• Semi-Slick: Hoosier R7 & A7 (40 TW), Toyo RR (40TW)
• Alternative 3: Front: 245/35-18 // Rear: 275/35-18
• Typically a direct fit, but we encourage a little additional negative camber up front
• Extreme Performance Summer: Continental Extremecontact Force (200 TW)
• R-Compound: No options currently available
• Semi-Slick: Hoosier R7 & A7 (40 TW), Hankook Z214 C51 (40 TW)
• Alternative 4: Front: 245/645-18 // Rear: 275/645-18
• A minimum of -2.5º of front & -2º rear camber is recommended
• Racing Slick: Pirelli DH
• Alternative 5: Front: 265/645-18 // Rear: 305/660-18
• A minimum of -3º of front & rear camber is recommended with front camber plates
• Rear fender rolling is typically required
• Racing Slick: Pirelli DH

Brake Clearance Information

In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter. The following brakes have been tested and confirmed to clear our wheels.

• Factory 4 piston 318mm - fits all
• Factory PCCB 6 piston 350mm - fits all
• Brembo 1M1.9004A 6 piston 380mm - fits 18x9" ET46 & 19x9" ET50 SM-10 wheels only
• Brembo 1M1.8002A 6 piston 355mm - fits all
• Brembo 1P1.8503A 4 piston 365mm - fits all
• Brembo 1B1.9016A 4 piston 355mm - fits all
• AP Racing 13.01.10054 CP9661 6 piston 355mm - fits all
• StopTech 83.788.6700.51 ST60 6 piston 355mm - fits all