Wheels

[csvencer]

I have read alot about what wheels you guys have but just want to know more about performance. I was wondering if you guys could put together a list of pros and cons of big rims (19",18") and smaller rims. What are they gonna do for handling, 0-60, cornering, etc. Thanks alot.
-Svence

[97wvmax]

bigger the rim=larger mass to turn. and most the time the bigger they are the more weight they have, so ur 0-60 will go down some. handling, with any larger wheels u will prob get low profile tires, the car will ride a lil rough for a while, but u will get used to it. you can get like 16-17 inch wheels that are lightweight but they will cost ya too. smaller wheels look pretty stupid i think on a max unless ur jus goin for performance. if u gonna get aftermarket wheels for looks i would go ahead and get some 17-18's or 19's depending on wat the wheels look like.

[csvencer]

What about Centerline rims? They are big and light, well lighter. Do they make a difference?
-Svence

[97wvmax]

lightweight it always good. wat do you mean my large? 19's? i have 17's on mine right now and i used to have some 15" mag wheels that were on the car when i got it instead of the stock stuff. when u put the 2 side by side, they are still the same size over all jus the wheels are a lil bigger

[svencer]

I am looking for the best solution for handling. I understand I will lose alittle 0-60 time, well gain I mean, but will be it be noticable between 17" and 19" rims. The bigger the rim the less tire there will be so this equates to better, rougher, handling I believe. Is that correct?
-svence

[zaphanathpaneah]

:bandit:
Dude there is a post on the forum that explains the technology about wheels and tires. I found it interesting. Search for "Suspension Tech Part 1". I have 17" wheels with 225/50/R17 wheels and theu ride nice and the performance is good. You get good performance from the tire size and the tire it self so select a good performance tire. The bigger the rim the smaller the tire to protect the rim. Chrome rims run $1000 - $10000 a set. So any hole you go into is a possible blown tire and bent rim. So Choose wisely! The max is a pretty heavey car it self so if you get like 225/45 or 35 R18 or R19 you need to drive SLOWLY over bumps and put holes.

[97wvmax]

the wider the wheels, the handling will be better too!

[EPVQ30]

anything bigger than 18 it's just

[DiS]

Originally posted by EPVQ30
anything bigger than 18 it's just

:ylsuper : on cars like maxima. I saw 20'' rims on maxima and it looked like a space ship. Big rims dont sute the maxxie

[dirtydog]

I have 18x8.5" rims on my max. I wasn't really going for performance (ie 0-60) because the wheels are chrome and they are heavy as shit. but they are also pretty wide, and along with the eibach springs they make the car handle pretty well.

[Ravq]

19s are proportional to the huge wheel wells.

[dirtydog]

that car looks a lot like mine, except the grill