ok, i have heard that when you get larger wheels that the performance in the braking decreases, which makes total sense, more weight takes more to stop, i just wanted to know if it is a significant problem or just a minor problem that can be fixed with some better pads, thanks
Charlie

 

Yeah, it's true. When I didn't have any real performance parts (not like I got any now either ) I had put on some chrome 17 X 8" wheels, these things must have weighed 55+ lbs with the tires each, my car couldn't pull for ****, it took a while to stop too, very spongy feel, you step on the brake and nothing happens at first then it starts to slow down little by little... It's harder for the car to turn heavier wheels making it harder to accelerate, it's just as hard for the brakes to make it drop speed...
I don't think it's a significant problem, but if you go with something really heavy it will be felt. I have lightweight 16s, (only 15.5 lbs each ) and they feel great. I haven't had any other 17" or bigger wheels except for those chromies but my experience wasn't that good. However there are plenty of people here with 18s, 19s and even 20s and chrome and they seem to be happy.. For better braking, you can get a bunch of things, like crossdrilled or slotted (or both) rotors, stainless steel brake lines, performance brake pads, there are big brake kits available too which will make ur car stop on the dot..

 

i went from stock 16's to 18" Chrome momo arrows (chrome plated bricks) and I felt no difference in braking at all?

 

yupe, nissan stk brake pads sucks... change ur pads if ur getting larger rims/wheels... i have porterfield and the thing stops~~~ on stk rotor too~~~

 

That depends on how much the larger wheels weighs . My 17" wheels weighed in at 13.6 lbs each, which is considerable lighter than stock. If anything, I would say braking improved because of the increased air flow to the rotor - but I don't notice any difference. Just trying to help .

 

vyrus , how much u pay for yer wheels , i like

 

I am happy to see this thread. Now that I am moving into a better job, the money will really pick up. I have been debating the whole 17 or 18, upgrade brakes, which brakes to get, so on and so on. I was wondering about something, if I could get an 18" wheel comparable in weight and upgrade the brakes, would the car perform the same? I'm searching, right now, for the style of rim. This is the part I hate. Thanks for any info in advance.

 

i wouldnt go higher then a 16 inch if true handling is in the equation, 17's and 18's look cool but when it comes to bumpy roads and such you just dont have enough sidewall to stay stuck to the road , im gonna end up with 16 inch really light wheels and really stiff suspension , thats how i like it, it comes down to how u drive and preferance, id suggest staying with 16's , maybe go 17 but not much more
either way good luck
maxse98

 

wow, good answers so far, i figure i will upgrade the brake pads when i put those heavy chrome 17s on there