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Old Mar 26, 2001 | 10:12 AM
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Would an RSB have any negative effect on wet road handling?

I'm very curious because I still have the stock SE 17" tires on there and they leave much to be desired in the wet handling department.

Unfortunately, I only have 1,000 miles so far and I'd rather spend the money on a RSB than on new tires (so lets not go there, again).

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Old Mar 26, 2001 | 10:50 AM
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There are no negative effects to the RSB that I can detect. The car handles better in all situations, Nissan should be including these on the SE from the factory!

Yes the factory 17" Bridgestones do suck in the rain...they really prefer warm dry pavement.
Old Mar 26, 2001 | 11:31 AM
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I've got the factory 16"s with toyos... no noticable problems in the rain with my RSB.
Old Mar 26, 2001 | 12:49 PM
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Originally posted by punkdork
I've got the factory 16"s with toyos... no noticable problems in the rain with my RSB.
Did you change out the rims/tires? I thought the SE's came with the 17" rims standard.
Old Mar 26, 2001 | 12:50 PM
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Did you change out the rims/tires? I thought the SE's came with the 17" rims standard.
only the ones with the C&C package have the 17's
Old Mar 26, 2001 | 01:01 PM
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Originally posted by MarkF
Would an RSB have any negative effect on wet road handling?

I'm very curious because I still have the stock SE 17" tires on there and they leave much to be desired in the wet handling department.

Unfortunately, I only have 1,000 miles so far and I'd rather spend the money on a RSB than on new tires (so lets not go there, again).

Thanks
no negative effect...unless you try to toss your rear sideways on purpose!!
Old Mar 26, 2001 | 03:32 PM
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Originally posted by yo_its_ok
I've posted this up before..I've swung the car on wet pavement braking deep into a turn and swinging the car around. I also have the 17" factory tires w/ 27,500 miles on them, inlcuding some wicked burn outs, high speed driving in the wet and dry, and a few badass donuts.
Eibachs, FSTB, RSB should be on everyone list.

-Peace
Defenitely man, RSB & Eibach next on my shopping list for april.

Thanks for encouraging.

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Old Mar 27, 2001 | 03:47 PM
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Originally posted by yo_its_ok
I've posted this up before..I've swung the car on wet pavement braking deep into a turn and swinging the car around. I also have the 17" factory tires w/ 27,500 miles on them, inlcuding some wicked burn outs, high speed driving in the wet and dry, and a few badass donuts.
Eibachs, FSTB, RSB should be on everyone list.

-Peace
Just remember kiddies, always drink your milk, brush your teeth, and brake before a turn while you light throttle through.
Old Mar 27, 2001 | 10:28 PM
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Originally posted by UMD_MaxSE


only the ones with the C&C package have the 17's
only after a certain date. the 17's were a complete seperate option for the se max' when i bought mine, so of course i was stuck with the 16's for a while. it was jun 29th of 99
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