anybody try 16's on a 2K3? And my newest "mod"!
05-18-2003, 10:19 AM
#1
anybody try 16's on a 2K3? And my newest "mod"!
First of all here's my newest "mod"!
Well obviously it' not really a mod - it's a new 2K3 base Merlot SE 6-speed
(had 12 miles on the odo!) - the only additional options are body colored splashguards and floormats.
Just got it yesterday for $21.6K at 0.9% financing for three years. I think I got a good deal but nevertheless I'm having a little bit of buyers remorse this morning (but I guess this is normal). I've still got my 2K1 so I'll be putting it for sale in the next couple of days.
I think I'm going to swap rims and tires and sell my 2K1 with the 17's from the 2K3. I've got Michellin Pilot Sport A/S's on the 2K1 and really want to keep these (they've got PLENTY of life left). Plus I'm looking forward to the extra horses the lighter rims will free up on the 2K3.
Anybody try this? Was there a noticeable difference in acceleration and power? According to SteVTEC's article going from stock 17's to 16's is equivalent to eliminating about 250lb's from curb weight.
Oh as far as drving impressions: I love it! The shifter is not bad at all, the power, and especially torque, are definitely there, and the engine revs as smooth as silk.
Well obviously it' not really a mod - it's a new 2K3 base Merlot SE 6-speed
(had 12 miles on the odo!) - the only additional options are body colored splashguards and floormats.Just got it yesterday for $21.6K at 0.9% financing for three years. I think I got a good deal but nevertheless I'm having a little bit of buyers remorse this morning (but I guess this is normal). I've still got my 2K1 so I'll be putting it for sale in the next couple of days.
I think I'm going to swap rims and tires and sell my 2K1 with the 17's from the 2K3. I've got Michellin Pilot Sport A/S's on the 2K1 and really want to keep these (they've got PLENTY of life left). Plus I'm looking forward to the extra horses the lighter rims will free up on the 2K3.
Anybody try this? Was there a noticeable difference in acceleration and power? According to SteVTEC's article going from stock 17's to 16's is equivalent to eliminating about 250lb's from curb weight.
Oh as far as drving impressions: I love it! The shifter is not bad at all, the power, and especially torque, are definitely there, and the engine revs as smooth as silk.
05-18-2003, 10:28 AM
#3
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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Re: anybody try 16's on a 2K3? And my newest "mod"!
Originally posted by sleepermax
First of all here's my newest "mod"!
Well obviously it' not really a mod - it's a new 2K3 base Merlot SE (had 12 miles on the odo!) - the only additional options are body colored splashguards and floormats.
Just got it yesterday for $21.6K at 0.9% financing for three years. I think I got a good deal but nevertheless I'm having a little bit of buyers remorse this morning (but I guess this is normal). I've still got my 2K1 so I'll be putting it for sale in the next couple of days.
I think I'm going to swap rims and tires and sell my 2K1 with the 17's from the 2K3. I've got Michellin Pilot Sport A/S's on the 2K1 and really want to keep these (they've got PLENTY of life left). Plus I'm looking forward to the extra horses the lighter rims will free up on the 2K3.
Anybody try this? Was there a noticeable difference in acceleration and power? According to SteVTEC's article going from stock 17's to 16's is equivalent to eliminating about 250lb's from curb weight.
Oh as far as drving impressions: I love it! The shifter is not bad at all, the power, and especially torque, are definitely there, and the engine revs as smooth as silk.
First of all here's my newest "mod"!
Well obviously it' not really a mod - it's a new 2K3 base Merlot SE
(had 12 miles on the odo!) - the only additional options are body colored splashguards and floormats.Just got it yesterday for $21.6K at 0.9% financing for three years. I think I got a good deal but nevertheless I'm having a little bit of buyers remorse this morning (but I guess this is normal). I've still got my 2K1 so I'll be putting it for sale in the next couple of days.
I think I'm going to swap rims and tires and sell my 2K1 with the 17's from the 2K3. I've got Michellin Pilot Sport A/S's on the 2K1 and really want to keep these (they've got PLENTY of life left). Plus I'm looking forward to the extra horses the lighter rims will free up on the 2K3.
Anybody try this? Was there a noticeable difference in acceleration and power? According to SteVTEC's article going from stock 17's to 16's is equivalent to eliminating about 250lb's from curb weight.
Oh as far as drving impressions: I love it! The shifter is not bad at all, the power, and especially torque, are definitely there, and the engine revs as smooth as silk.
05-18-2003, 01:06 PM
#8
Re: Re: anybody try 16's on a 2K3? And my newest &quot;mod&quot;!
Originally posted by thrasher
you won't be able to hit WOT with 16's, unless you have some d*mn sticky tires. my 17's with stock potenza's can't hold the ground, 16's will intensify this effect. BTW, welcome to the Merlot and Maxima Community
you won't be able to hit WOT with 16's, unless you have some d*mn sticky tires. my 17's with stock potenza's can't hold the ground, 16's will intensify this effect. BTW, welcome to the Merlot and Maxima Community
He said he had Pilot A/S on his 16' wheels.
~limsandy
05-18-2003, 03:08 PM
#9
NIIICE - another Merlot Max! Keep the 17s man - the tires on the 16s look too fat IMHO.
Sell them as a set and put the money towards new tires for the 17s. If you're hard on them they will be toast real quick.
Gotta a good price - sounds like you saved a lot of money that can be put towards mods!! Hehe..
Sell them as a set and put the money towards new tires for the 17s. If you're hard on them they will be toast real quick.
Gotta a good price - sounds like you saved a lot of money that can be put towards mods!! Hehe..
05-20-2003, 11:05 AM
#13
Thanks for the compliments everybody!
You were all right - I put the 16's on, and although the car DID feel peppier and got up to speed a little quicker, the trade-off in handling and ride quality was too much - even considering the 16's ARE Pilot Sport A/S's.
I'm sticking with the stock 17's and getting better tires, probably the A/S's as well.
You were all right - I put the 16's on, and although the car DID feel peppier and got up to speed a little quicker, the trade-off in handling and ride quality was too much - even considering the 16's ARE Pilot Sport A/S's.
I'm sticking with the stock 17's and getting better tires, probably the A/S's as well.
05-20-2003, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
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Originally posted by famous4
I thought of going to 16" MAYBE 15" just for a smoother ride.
any downside to this ????
03 GLE with 17" Turanzos 1500 miles
I thought of going to 16" MAYBE 15" just for a smoother ride.
any downside to this ????
03 GLE with 17" Turanzos 1500 miles
And trust me, I had 16s on my 2k2 all winter and it looks pretty bad. Get better tires, don't go down in size.
05-20-2003, 11:55 AM
#17
Originally posted by 2k2wannabe
only one... 15s won't fit on a 2k2/2k3. There are very few wheels that clear the calipers.
And trust me, I had 16s on my 2k2 all winter and it looks pretty bad. Get better tires, don't go down in size.
only one... 15s won't fit on a 2k2/2k3. There are very few wheels that clear the calipers.
And trust me, I had 16s on my 2k2 all winter and it looks pretty bad. Get better tires, don't go down in size.
05-20-2003, 11:58 AM
#18
I see 02/02 with the 16" 5 spokes pretty often here, the tailpipes are the 01 style on them too, not the nicer polished tips. Strange to see, looks like an 01 except the Hids, front end and side skirts. I dig the 01 style myself anyway
05-20-2003, 01:09 PM
#21
i've had 16's on my 2k2 for about 2 months now. one thing you'd notice for sure is that with the smaller wheels, i'm able to chirp 3rd a lot easier than before. performance, i don't notice any difference. maybe it's there, i dont' feel it.
tires are crappy, but i don't care. they're mainly for winter use....i plan on upgrading soon, just haven't had the time. if you're wondering what it looks like with 16's, here you go. big gap, but that's gonna disappear in 36 hours, and counting......
tires are crappy, but i don't care. they're mainly for winter use....i plan on upgrading soon, just haven't had the time. if you're wondering what it looks like with 16's, here you go. big gap, but that's gonna disappear in 36 hours, and counting......
05-20-2003, 01:10 PM
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Originally posted by PoLo
i've had 16's on my 2k2 for about 2 months now. one thing you'd notice for sure is that with the smaller wheels, i'm able to chirp 3rd a lot easier than before. performance, i don't notice any difference. maybe it's there, i dont' feel it.
tires are crappy, but i don't care. they're mainly for winter use....i plan on upgrading soon, just haven't had the time. if you're wondering what it looks like with 16's, here you go. big gap, but that's gonna disappear in 36 hours, and counting.....
i've had 16's on my 2k2 for about 2 months now. one thing you'd notice for sure is that with the smaller wheels, i'm able to chirp 3rd a lot easier than before. performance, i don't notice any difference. maybe it's there, i dont' feel it.
tires are crappy, but i don't care. they're mainly for winter use....i plan on upgrading soon, just haven't had the time. if you're wondering what it looks like with 16's, here you go. big gap, but that's gonna disappear in 36 hours, and counting.....
05-20-2003, 01:17 PM
#23
Originally posted by NT2SHBBY
what happened to the stock 17's?
what happened to the stock 17's?
i've already had quite a few people notice "hey, how come you downgraded your wheels...you're going the wrong way"
05-20-2003, 01:19 PM
#25
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Originally posted by PoLo
i've had 16's on my 2k2 for about 2 months now. one thing you'd notice for sure is that with the smaller wheels, i'm able to chirp 3rd a lot easier than before. performance, i don't notice any difference. maybe it's there, i dont' feel it.
tires are crappy, but i don't care. they're mainly for winter use....i plan on upgrading soon, just haven't had the time. if you're wondering what it looks like with 16's, here you go. big gap, but that's gonna disappear in 36 hours, and counting......
i've had 16's on my 2k2 for about 2 months now. one thing you'd notice for sure is that with the smaller wheels, i'm able to chirp 3rd a lot easier than before. performance, i don't notice any difference. maybe it's there, i dont' feel it.
tires are crappy, but i don't care. they're mainly for winter use....i plan on upgrading soon, just haven't had the time. if you're wondering what it looks like with 16's, here you go. big gap, but that's gonna disappear in 36 hours, and counting......
05-20-2003, 01:25 PM
#26
Originally posted by famous4
Actually.I think your car looks pretty good !!
Actually.I think your car looks pretty good !!
that day i actually hand-glazed the car, so it's got a real deep shine too it...WOOO HOOOO!!!
pic of valence...
05-20-2003, 01:40 PM
#28
Originally posted by famous4
Did your car ride any smoother with the 16's ?
That's what I'm lookinbg for.
Did your car ride any smoother with the 16's ?
That's what I'm lookinbg for.
05-20-2003, 02:08 PM
#31
Originally posted by 2k2wannabe
sorry, the statements were meant to go together. When I wrote "There are very few wheels that clear the calipers" I meant to say "There are very few 15s that clear the calipers."
sorry, the statements were meant to go together. When I wrote "There are very few wheels that clear the calipers" I meant to say "There are very few 15s that clear the calipers."
BTW tsw revis fit nicely
05-20-2003, 03:35 PM
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Being a newbie,and a first time Maxima Owner,I'd like to find out whatever I can about these cars,and how I can "personalize" it.
Would it always be wise to search each forum to see if a subject has been discussed before,or should I just ask a question ??
What's the procedure ??
Would it always be wise to search each forum to see if a subject has been discussed before,or should I just ask a question ??
What's the procedure ??
05-20-2003, 03:39 PM
#35
Originally posted by famous4
Being a newbie,and a first time Maxima Owner,I'd like to find out whatever I can about these cars,and how I can "personalize" it.
Would it always be wise to search each forum to see if a subject has been discussed before,or should I just ask a question ??
What's the procedure ??
Being a newbie,and a first time Maxima Owner,I'd like to find out whatever I can about these cars,and how I can "personalize" it.
Would it always be wise to search each forum to see if a subject has been discussed before,or should I just ask a question ??
What's the procedure ??
By the way, ASU - you forgot the part about how 110 degrees in the summer is a cool day in Arizona! "Perfect weather"...not so sure
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