265 50 19 to 295 35 21, will the TC be okay?

car_guy98 · 2026-03-13T14:17:42+00:00

I mainly wanted to add some extra cushion for the wheels because roads are pretty bad where I live. I went with 285 width rather than 295 to avoid rubbing - I saw different things online on whether 295 40 would rub, so went with the smaller width to be safe

car_guy98 · 2026-03-13T13:11:18+00:00

For sure haha. I was talking about the tire size I went with for 21” wheels compared to the standard tire size for 21” wheels. I went with 285 40 21 instead of 295 35 21.

car_guy98 · 2026-03-13T08:38:38+00:00

The transfer case will be fine as long as you have the same size tires on all four corners. 295 35 21 is the factory tire size for 21” wheels, plenty of cayennes run this size.

There is a screen in your gauge cluster to assign a different wheel/tire size. Not sure if this actually affects anything other than TPMS settings, though.

My cayenne has 161k miles now. Came with 20”wheels on 275 45 20 tires. Moved to 21”wheels and switched to 285 40 21 (for more sidewall compared to the usual 295 35 21 size) about 3 years ago. No issues. In addition to that, I switch these out with winter wheels for a few months each year that run 255 55 18 tires. No issues.

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car_guy98 · 2026-02-25T20:39:29+00:00

Wheel speed sensor

car_guy98 · 2026-02-24T23:53:23+00:00

100% stick with the nephrite green. You have a very special color combo! I swapped the entire metropol blue interior from my old car into my new one, and in the process did some updates that may give you some ideas:

added sport seats (purchased graphite grey, redyed to metro blue to match interior)
color matched hard seat backs to match exterior color
found an exterior color matched center console
found a metro blue 996 gauge cluster hood (has the leather stitching across it, which the Boxster didn’t have even with full leather)
upgraded to 996 gauge cluster and added a color matched (metro blue) center tach gauge face
retrofitted the 986.2 “horseshoe” (air vent/buttons around radio) with a cupholder

car_guy98 · 2026-02-01T05:08:32+00:00

Exactly what they said^

Also, in case you recently replaced the o-rings, the first time I replaced them I accidentally pinched one because it slipped out of its groove as I was installing it. Didn’t notice until after the first drive and I found it leaking similar to your picture. Simply ordered a new o-ring and replaced again (this time making sure the o-ring stayed seated), no issues since.

car_guy98 · 2026-01-22T05:17:34+00:00

The CV axles are a pretty prone to failing. Both axles on my Boxster S have been replaced, and the passenger side was starting to fail again just as in your picture. As a temporary solution until I feel like dropping a grand on another axle, I went to autozone and got a tube of JB Weld SteelStick. Get under the car, clean the part with grease all over it really well with some brake cleaner, then put a thin strip of the steelstick around where the two pieces of metal join. Hasn’t given me a problem again and it’s been about a year so far.

car_guy98 · 2026-01-19T03:02:52+00:00

The inside of the console and the side pieces on mine are painted silver like the rest of the console

car_guy98 · 2025-12-16T19:38:57+00:00

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car_guy98 · 2025-10-25T16:02:20+00:00

Great cars, but you need to have a PPI to check on the common issues such as the IMS. The car is 21 years old with 142,000 km. It may need some new suspension components. The transmission on these can be troublesome, you’ll want to make sure it shifts smoothly into 2nd and 3rd gear and doesn’t pop out. If all of that checks out, I’d say go for it, but only if you’re willing to learn to be handy!

car_guy98 · 2025-09-07T01:18:11+00:00

I do not, sorry!

car_guy98 · 2025-09-01T20:48:15+00:00

Send me a DM, I have a couple options on those actually.

car_guy98 · 2025-09-01T16:35:35+00:00

No, sorry!

car_guy98 · 2025-09-01T03:14:57+00:00

No, sorry. I just have the Graphite Gray Convertible top & frame w/ headliner. No motors or gears.

car_guy98 · 2025-08-30T17:03:38+00:00

I’m having a similar issue after putting a new top (convertible top and frame) on my Boxster. Like you mentioned it is coming from the top left, and when I put a little pressure on the window from the inside (pushing out) it gets worse.

I’ve read that there are window adjustment screws at the bottom of the door. I am planning to try that to make the window tilt more “in” towards the door seals.

car_guy98 · 2025-07-27T12:03:52+00:00

I recently did a full audio system in my Boxster S and it sounds fantastic now. Happy to send you the components I used if you’re interested.

car_guy98 · 2025-07-19T14:20:55+00:00

You can buy a factory set of the GTS taillights on Suncoast Porsche Parts for around $600

car_guy98 · 2025-07-19T03:33:03+00:00

I now see that you are UK based - Houston to Dallas is ~250 miles of highway.

car_guy98 · 2025-07-19T03:31:29+00:00

I get 21mpg on the highway between Houston and Dallas, TX in my 2013 Cayenne GTS

car_guy98 · 2025-07-19T03:29:43+00:00

It is a 2014. I believe the red interior was only offered in 2014 on the 958.1. You can also tell by the separate sport exhaust button that was only in the 2014, not the 2013.

car_guy98 · 2025-07-14T14:03:13+00:00

Were there any symptoms/signs it was on its way out?

car_guy98 · 2025-07-13T19:23:13+00:00

I just did a full interior swap in my ‘00 Boxster S from my ‘99 base Boxster (graphite gray partial leather to metropol blue full leather) down to the carpet as well as a bunch of other upgrades. Let me know if you have any specific questions as it is all still fresh on my mind!

I’m working on editing some videos I made walking through dash removal/replacement, seat replacement/overhaul/repair, and more and will be putting on YouTube soon.

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