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Old 02-21-2004, 06:21 PM
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What wheel size is best to race with a 4th Gen. Maxima?
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Old 02-21-2004, 06:22 PM
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15. 17 for comprimise between show/race. fat rims give you better traction too. heavy rims might actually help if youre boosted i believe. light rims spin out too easily under all that power.
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Old 02-21-2004, 07:18 PM
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drag? I say 15s
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Old 02-21-2004, 07:37 PM
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I'd go with 16x7 and 225/50/16 slick tires.


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Old 02-22-2004, 05:36 AM
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not wide enough
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Old 02-22-2004, 10:35 AM
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Wider wheels will carry more weight. He said he's gonna use it for the track.


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Old 02-22-2004, 10:48 AM
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yea whole 2 lbs or less for each front wheel. I would sacrifice 4lbs for few more inches of rubber.
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