2012 Porsche Boxster Tire Size & Pressure

The 2012 Porsche Boxster tire size depends on trim: the Base, Automatic DCT Trans takes 205/55ZR17 91Y; the Base, Standard Trans takes 205/55ZR17 91Y; the S, Automatic DCT Trans takes 235/35ZR19 (87Y); the S, Standard Trans takes 235/35ZR19 (87Y); the Spyder, Automatic DCT Trans takes 235/35ZR19 (87Y); the Spyder, Standard Trans takes 235/35ZR19 (87Y), per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, Automatic DCT Trans: 205/55ZR17 91Y
  • Base, Standard Trans: 205/55ZR17 91Y
  • S, Automatic DCT Trans: 235/35ZR19 (87Y)
  • S, Standard Trans: 235/35ZR19 (87Y)
  • Spyder, Automatic DCT Trans: 235/35ZR19 (87Y)
  • Spyder, Standard Trans: 235/35ZR19 (87Y)
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Base, Automatic DCT Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55ZR17 91YDoor Placard
All235/50ZR17 96YDoor Placard
All205/55R17 91VDoor Placard
All235/50R17 96VDoor Placard

Base, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55ZR17 91YDoor Placard
All235/50ZR17 96YDoor Placard
All205/55R17 91VDoor Placard
All235/50R17 96VDoor Placard

S, Automatic DCT Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/35ZR19 (87Y)Door Placard
All235/40ZR18 (91Y)Door Placard
All265/35ZR19 (94Y)Door Placard
All265/40ZR18 (101Y) XLDoor Placard
All235/40R18 91VDoor Placard
All255/40R18 95VDoor Placard

S, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/35ZR19 (87Y)Door Placard
All235/40ZR18 (91Y)Door Placard
All265/35ZR19 (94Y)Door Placard
All265/40ZR18 (101Y) XLDoor Placard
All235/40R18 91VDoor Placard
All255/40R18 95VDoor Placard

Spyder, Automatic DCT Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/35ZR19 (87Y)Door Placard
All265/35ZR19 (94Y)Door Placard

Spyder, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/35ZR19 (87Y)Door Placard
All265/35ZR19 (94Y)Door Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 2012 Porsche Boxster take?

It depends on the trim: Base, Automatic DCT Trans uses 205/55ZR17 91Y; Base, Standard Trans uses 205/55ZR17 91Y; S, Automatic DCT Trans uses 235/35ZR19 (87Y); S, Standard Trans uses 235/35ZR19 (87Y); Spyder, Automatic DCT Trans uses 235/35ZR19 (87Y); Spyder, Standard Trans uses 235/35ZR19 (87Y).

What is the tire pressure for a 2012 Porsche Boxster?

Refer to the tire pressure placard on your vehicle's driver side door jamb for exact cold inflation pressures.

What is the bolt pattern on a 2012 Porsche Boxster?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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