What is the common lug pattern for Porsche Boxster wheels?

The Porsche Boxster commonly uses a 5x130mm lug pattern for wheel mounting.

Why is wheel offset (ET) important for the Porsche Boxster?

Wheel offset affects clearance between the wheel and suspension components; correct ET values ensure proper fit and handling.

What center bore size fits Porsche Boxster wheels?

Porsche Boxster wheels generally have a center bore of 71.6 mm for accurate hub alignment.

Porsche Boxster Wheel Lug Pattern, Offset, and Rim Size Reference

The Porsche Boxster uses specific wheel lug patterns defined by lug count and pitch circle diameter (PCD), ensuring proper wheel mounting and fitment. This catalog provides detailed lug patterns including 5x130mm and similar specifications found across various Boxster model years.\n\nOffset (ET) and center bore measurements are critical for optimal wheel alignment and clearance. Porsche Boxster wheels typically have offset values ranging from ET35 to ET50, depending on the model year and wheel design. The center bore for Boxster wheels is commonly 71.6 mm, supporting perfect centering on the hub.\n\nRim sizes compatible with the Porsche Boxster vary from 17 to 20 inches in diameter, with widths tailored to maintain correct tire fitment and performance characteristics. This reference organizes wheel lug patterns, offsets, and rim sizes by year for precise wheel fitment and upgrade decisions.\n\nBy consulting this Porsche Boxster wheel lug pattern catalog, owners and enthusiasts can ensure accurate wheel replacement or upgrade, preserving driving safety and vehicle aesthetics.

Year

Make / model / trim	Year	Tire	Rim width (in)	Rim diam. (in)	Bolt pattern	Offset ET	Bore DIA	Mounting
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2019	205/55R17	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster GTS 3.4	2019	235/45R18	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.4	2019	235/45R18	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2018	205/55R17	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster GTS 3.4	2018	235/45R18	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.4	2018	235/45R18	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2017	205/55R17	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster GTS 3.4	2017	235/45R18	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.4	2017	235/45R18	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2016	205/55R17	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster GTS 3.4	2016	235/45R18	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.4	2016	235/45R18	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2015	205/55R17	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster GTS 3.4	2015	235/45R18	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.4	2015	235/45R18	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2014	205/55R17	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster GTS 3.4	2014	235/45R18	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.4	2014	235/45R18	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2013	205/55R17	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.4	2013	235/45R18	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2012	205/55R17	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.4	2012	235/45R18	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.9	2011	205/55R17	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.4	2011	235/40R18	8	18	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4	2011	235/40R18	8	18	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.9	2010	205/55R17	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.4	2010	235/40R18	8	18	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4	2010	235/40R18	8	18	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2009	205/55R17	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.9	2009	205/55R17	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.4	2009	235/40R18	8	18	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2008	205/55R17	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.4	2008	235/40R18	8	18	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2007	205/55R17	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.4	2007	235/40R18	8	18	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2006	205/55R17	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.2	2006	235/40R18	8	18	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.4	2006	235/40R18	8	18	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2005	205/55R17	6.5	17	5×130	52	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.2	2005	235/40R18	8	18	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2004	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3,2	2004	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.2	2004	235/40R18	8	18	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.5i	2003	205/55R16	7	16	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2003	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7i	2003	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3,2	2003	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.5i	2002	205/55R16	7	16	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2002	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7i	2002	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3,2	2002	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.5i	2001	205/55R16	7	16	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2001	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7i	2001	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.2	2001	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.5i	2000	205/55R16	7	16	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	2000	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7i	2000	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.2	2000	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.5	1999	205/55R16	7	16	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.5i	1999	205/55R16	7	16	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7	1999	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7i	1999	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster S 3.2	1999	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.5	1998	205/55R16	7	16	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.5i	1998	205/55R16	7	16	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7i	1998	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.5	1997	205/55R16	7	16	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.5i	1997	205/55R16	7	16	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7i	1997	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.5	1996	205/55R16	7	16	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.5i	1996	205/55R16	7	16	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5
Porsche Boxster 2.7i	1996	205/50R17	7.5	17	5×130	50	71.6	M14*1,5

FAQ

What is the common lug pattern for Porsche Boxster wheels?: The Porsche Boxster commonly uses a 5x130mm lug pattern for wheel mounting.
Why is wheel offset (ET) important for the Porsche Boxster?: Wheel offset affects clearance between the wheel and suspension components; correct ET values ensure proper fit and handling.
What center bore size fits Porsche Boxster wheels?: Porsche Boxster wheels generally have a center bore of 71.6 mm for accurate hub alignment.

Tire size calculatorShow

Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.

WidthHeightRadius

inch

	Size 1	Size 2	Diff	Diff(%)
Diameter	25.0"	25.4"	0.5"	1.89%
Width	7.7"	8.5"	0.8"	10.26%
Circumference	78.4"	79.9"	1.5"	1.86%
Profile height	5.0"	4.2"	-0.7"	-15.08%
Turnover per mile	807	793	14	-1.73%
Clearance	-	-	+0.2"	-

25.0"

7.7"

25.5"

8.5"

15"

5.0"

17"

4.2"

Speedometer Error

(First wheel OEM size)

Reading	20 mph	30 mph	40 mph	50 mph	60 mph	70 mph	80 mph	90 mph
Actual	20.4	30.5	40.7	50.9	61.1	71.2	81.4	91.6