1998 Porsche Boxster Wheel & Tire Sizes
Complete fitment guide for the 1998 Porsche Boxster: factory tire sizes, compatible wheel diameters, widths and offsets, and the 5x130 bolt pattern, for every trim.
Bolt Pattern
5x130
Centre Bore
71.6 mm
Lug nuts
M14 x 1.5
Torque: 130 Nm
Wheel Diameters
16"–18"
Factory (OEM) Tire Sizes for the 1998 Porsche Boxster
Front / square fitments
Rear (staggered fitments)
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1998 Porsche Boxster Wheel Fitment by Trim
Compatible wheel diameter, width and offset ranges for each 1998 Porsche Boxster configuration. Trims with different front and rear specs run a staggered setup.
2.5 · 3.6 Carrera 4 · Targa
Staggered3.6L · F6 · Petrol
| Spec | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 16–18" | 16–18" |
| Wheel width | 6–8" | 7–9" |
| Wheel offset | 45–55 mm | 38–52 mm |
| Tire width | 205–225 mm | 205–225 mm |
1998 Porsche Boxster Fitment FAQ
What is the bolt pattern on a 1998 Porsche Boxster?
The 1998 Porsche Boxster uses a 5x130 bolt pattern (5 lug nuts on a 130 mm circle) with a 71.6 mm centre bore.
What size tires fit a 1998 Porsche Boxster?
Factory (OEM) tire sizes for the 1998 Porsche Boxster include 205/55R16, 205/55ZR16, 205/50ZR17, 205/50R17, 225/40ZR18; staggered rear fitments use 225/50ZR16, 225/50R16, 255/40ZR17, 255/40R17, 265/35ZR18. Always confirm against the placard inside the driver's door jamb.
What wheel sizes can I put on a 1998 Porsche Boxster?
Depending on trim, the 1998 Porsche Boxster accepts wheels from 16" up to 18" in diameter with the correct width and offset, larger diameters typically require lower-profile tires to keep the overall rolling diameter stock.
What lug nut size does a 1998 Porsche Boxster use?
The 1998 Porsche Boxster uses M14 x 1.5 lug nuts, torqued to 130 Nm.
Fitment data is provided as a guide. Always verify sizes against your vehicle's door-jamb placard or with our fitment experts before ordering.