opinions on rims
04-02-2008, 05:50 PM
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definetly drop your car if you get rims...not only does it ride better it will look WAY better with the rims...mine used to look like a monster truck when it wasnt dropped
and while were on the topic of rims...i been thinking of selling mine to someone i know locally (i'm probably getting a new car soon thats why) How much do you think is a fair price to sell them at? the tires have about 25% left i'd say...im thinking if i can get $500 it would be great...any thoughts
and while were on the topic of rims...i been thinking of selling mine to someone i know locally (i'm probably getting a new car soon thats why) How much do you think is a fair price to sell them at? the tires have about 25% left i'd say...im thinking if i can get $500 it would be great...any thoughts
04-03-2008, 09:51 AM
#43
Hey guys,
I am new to the forum and currenty own a 93 Maxima SE with just over 70k on it (for real no lie) and have after market PRIME 16's but need new tires. I also HATE the gap the 16's create and was wondering if the g35 rims are the way to go. I am a big fan of the 91 white max se, but not really sure if I want to drop the car because it can create so many problems. I really wanna make this ***** look sharp! Any suggestions?
I am new to the forum and currenty own a 93 Maxima SE with just over 70k on it (for real no lie) and have after market PRIME 16's but need new tires. I also HATE the gap the 16's create and was wondering if the g35 rims are the way to go. I am a big fan of the 91 white max se, but not really sure if I want to drop the car because it can create so many problems. I really wanna make this ***** look sharp! Any suggestions?
I've seen several occasions where the tire size is to small so it looks lousy.
04-03-2008, 10:54 AM
#44
Hey guys,
I am new to the forum and currenty own a 93 Maxima SE with just over 70k on it (for real no lie) and have after market PRIME 16's but need new tires. I also HATE the gap the 16's create and was wondering if the g35 rims are the way to go. I am a big fan of the 91 white max se, but not really sure if I want to drop the car because it can create so many problems. I really wanna make this ***** look sharp! Any suggestions?
I am new to the forum and currenty own a 93 Maxima SE with just over 70k on it (for real no lie) and have after market PRIME 16's but need new tires. I also HATE the gap the 16's create and was wondering if the g35 rims are the way to go. I am a big fan of the 91 white max se, but not really sure if I want to drop the car because it can create so many problems. I really wanna make this ***** look sharp! Any suggestions?
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But I am soon to be Eibach dropped within the next few days or so; I'll post pictures to let you know how it looks dropped. How can dropping a car create so many problems?
04-05-2008, 07:38 PM
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Alright, well do any of you know what tripleGmax used as far as lowering, that car just looks awesome.... I just don't want to decide to go with the 18's and get into a money pit you know. Currently my car sits lower in the rear than in the front, think my springs and or struts are shot anyway?
04-05-2008, 08:00 PM
#47
Alright, well do any of you know what tripleGmax used as far as lowering, that car just looks awesome.... I just don't want to decide to go with the 18's and get into a money pit you know. Currently my car sits lower in the rear than in the front, think my springs and or struts are shot anyway?
before you start dropping, check your bushings, and make sure the car runs properly before putting money where it doesn't need to be. (no offense, but a lot of people come on here, want to drop a crap-load of money into their car, and ignore basic maintenance)
04-06-2008, 09:58 AM
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04-06-2008, 10:21 AM
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04-09-2008, 10:41 AM
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for bling i like my 17s. For carving corners and "spirited" driving, my 16`s were the way to go. I ran 225/50/16s and the car felt sooo balanced. I use eibach prokit w/Tokico HP struts. I Got 17`s now w/225/45/17`s now. MORE WEIGHT. I miss the 16`s..=/ All u need are the springs and struts Pearl93VE.
However...16`s wont clear my Cobra/J30 brake setup
However...16`s wont clear my Cobra/J30 brake setup
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04-09-2008, 10:46 AM
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for bling i like my 17s. For carving corners and "spirited" driving, my 16`s were the way to go. I ran 225/50/16s and the car felt sooo balanced. I use eibach prokit w/Tokico HP struts. I Got 17`s now w/225/45/17`s now. MORE WEIGHT. I miss the 16`s..=/ All u need are the springs and struts Pearl93VE
For bling anything big and flashy will do. Do they make 30s for the Max yet?
04-09-2008, 01:44 PM
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04-09-2008, 02:13 PM
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04-09-2008, 02:13 PM
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The next problem is that the extra wheel weight is further away from the center of the wheel. So now it takes more energy to get that wheel spinning. Think of an ice skater spinning. When they have their arms out they have a nice slow spin, but when they draw there arms and legs in tight they spin MUCH faster without adding any other energy.
Your tire/wheel package makes a bigger difference in cornering then any other mod you can make EXCEPT adjusting the nut behind the wheel.
If you can AFFORD to get 17" wheels that are as light as 16" then the performance will not suffer, only your wallet will.
04-09-2008, 03:38 PM
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SHOULT...what u said...very logical and so very true. I lost almost a full second in 1/8th mile when i switched wheels. Other then that, my top end on freeway from 3k-6k rpm was a big change too. Bottom line .. going to larger wheels changed the characteristics of the car in accel,braking and cornering. Ever notice a time attack civic only runs 15s ???...lol
04-09-2008, 04:06 PM
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SHOULT...what u said...very logical and so very true. I lost almost a full second in 1/8th mile when i switched wheels. Other then that, my top end on freeway from 3k-6k rpm was a big change too. Bottom line .. going to larger wheels changed the characteristics of the car in accel,braking and cornering. Ever notice a time attack civic only runs 15s ???...lol
04-09-2008, 04:55 PM
#58
As Colin Chapman said "If you want to go faster, just add lightness". This is ESPECIALLY true of unsprung weight. An extra pound or two on the wheels can have HUGE undesirable effects on handling. A 17" rim is usually 2-3 pounds heavier then a 16". The extra unsprung weight gives the suspension huge amounts of extra work to do. For instance, take a baseball and throw it as hard as you can at a friend (make sure you tell him in advance though!). You can probably throw it pretty far. If your buddy is watching, he can probably catch it pretty easy. Now do the same with a bowling ball. You won't be able to throw it as far and he'll have WAY more trouble catching it. This is similar to what your shock and springs go through with the heavier wheels.
The next problem is that the extra wheel weight is further away from the center of the wheel. So now it takes more energy to get that wheel spinning. Think of an ice skater spinning. When they have their arms out they have a nice slow spin, but when they draw there arms and legs in tight they spin MUCH faster without adding any other energy.
Your tire/wheel package makes a bigger difference in cornering then any other mod you can make EXCEPT adjusting the nut behind the wheel.
If you can AFFORD to get 17" wheels that are as light as 16" then the performance will not suffer, only your wallet will.
The next problem is that the extra wheel weight is further away from the center of the wheel. So now it takes more energy to get that wheel spinning. Think of an ice skater spinning. When they have their arms out they have a nice slow spin, but when they draw there arms and legs in tight they spin MUCH faster without adding any other energy.
Your tire/wheel package makes a bigger difference in cornering then any other mod you can make EXCEPT adjusting the nut behind the wheel.
If you can AFFORD to get 17" wheels that are as light as 16" then the performance will not suffer, only your wallet will.
nut behind the wheel... the driver
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04-09-2008, 05:05 PM
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