Help with new wheels
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Yeah those HR2's are HOT and I did come across them in my 'studies'
The problem with 18" rims is that the car needs to be lowered to look right. I'd look like a 4x4 with 18" rims on stock height. I'm not ready to lower the car. I'm content with the handling and ride as is (it keeps me in check )
The problem with 18" rims is that the car needs to be lowered to look right. I'd look like a 4x4 with 18" rims on stock height. I'm not ready to lower the car. I'm content with the handling and ride as is (it keeps me in check )
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There has been some debate about spacers. These are the facts
1. Spacers change the geometry of the suspension.
2. Spacers add another component that could potentially fail in the suspension.
The significance of this is hard to determine. By pushing the wheels out you are increasing stress to other components of the suspension, so I suspect some parts will wear faster, how much is anyone's guess. You would be doing the same thing by getting aftermarket rims with a more aggressive offset. There are many people using spacers with out any problems.
I plan on eventually getting new shocks, springs, and anti-roll bars so if things wear a bit quicker, I'll have new suspension quicker
1. Spacers change the geometry of the suspension.
2. Spacers add another component that could potentially fail in the suspension.
The significance of this is hard to determine. By pushing the wheels out you are increasing stress to other components of the suspension, so I suspect some parts will wear faster, how much is anyone's guess. You would be doing the same thing by getting aftermarket rims with a more aggressive offset. There are many people using spacers with out any problems.
I plan on eventually getting new shocks, springs, and anti-roll bars so if things wear a bit quicker, I'll have new suspension quicker
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I've had my Maxima for about 3 years, and I have always ran spacers on the car. The longest setup that I have had was: 8mm in the front and 13mm in the rear. There were no problems at all. It changed the offset from +35 to +27 (8 inch wide) in the front and +22 (9 inch wide) in the rear. After I have turned it back to stock, everything is still in tip top shape.
The most important thing to remember is: always buy quality parts for your car. If you cheap out at the beginning, you will be paying to fix the problems those cheaps parts usually cause later on.
The most important thing to remember is: always buy quality parts for your car. If you cheap out at the beginning, you will be paying to fix the problems those cheaps parts usually cause later on.
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I was thinking of getting 20mm or 30mm hub-centric spacers. they are the most expensive ones like $300 for a pair. I'll get the longest possible ones, I don't know exactly if it's 20 or 30 mm, but I've heard something around there.
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For some reason I decided to take pictures today, in the pouring rain
17" OEM 5 spokes and H&R 25mm spacers on the rear. New tires and a nice balance has made the steering much nicer, with less vibration. I noticed a HUGE decrease in body roll going from 16" snow tires to 17" Performance tires. No change in ride quality. I'm sure the spacers are helping as well. I'm very happy with it.
**note: passenger front tire is on a bump making the front wheel well gap larger.
17" OEM 5 spokes and H&R 25mm spacers on the rear. New tires and a nice balance has made the steering much nicer, with less vibration. I noticed a HUGE decrease in body roll going from 16" snow tires to 17" Performance tires. No change in ride quality. I'm sure the spacers are helping as well. I'm very happy with it.
**note: passenger front tire is on a bump making the front wheel well gap larger.
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I got the tires+wheels from the classified section of CL
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I have an 02 GS300, and was looking for the same thing as you,. Some better looking but not too blingy rims. I saw a gs400 with the exact same wheels you ended up getting. Please fill in a noob, why do you need spacers at all for the rear?
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Benefits
1. It looks a lot better/agressive, and with these wheels retain an OEM look
2. Decreases over-steer (or fishtailing).
3. Increases stability during turning