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i8yourfwd · 02-13-2006, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

Um... You want some sidewall flex in grip driving. We an't drifting here...

So then you would suggest a 215 or 225 tire?

***S14DB*** · 02-13-2006, 12:49 AM

225, wider is better

EchoOfSilence · 02-13-2006, 02:20 AM

That is, if it doesn't cause you clearance issues with that 0 offset of yours

i8yourfwd · 02-13-2006, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

Um... You want some sidewall flex in grip driving. We an't drifting here...

Explain please?

***S14DB*** · 02-13-2006, 05:03 AM

It helps when changing directions. Some flex allows the tires to stay in contact with the roads during sudden direction changes.

You don't want so much flex that the tire rolls over onto the sidewall.

This has more to do with sidewall construction than height. I had a write up somewhere. I'll search for it.

Also the wider tires will last longer.

i8yourfwd · 02-13-2006, 05:15 PM

I tried searching around for it, couldn't find it

Thanks for the info though. 225/50 it is I suppose.

neilsan · 02-13-2006, 05:36 PM

the 205's i just got for my new 16x7's look pretty damn fat to me. for less than legit racing conditions or under 250whp i dont think id go wider than 215 even if i could. I think i can grip like nuts as it is with my coilovers and 195/60/15 Bridgestone RE92's on 5.5" wide rims. remember gas mileage is slightly affected by how much road contact there is as well.

EchoOfSilence · 02-13-2006, 07:51 PM

also, with sidewall flex, you get a sense of 'warning squeel', which you lose with stretched tires. Stretched tires tend to break with less warning

wootwoot · 02-14-2006, 01:03 AM

These pieces are going to wear out anyway, you can always try 205's, 215's, or 225's the next time around. Just do not get set into one thing being the say all be all for everything. Play around with it all. Get a good alignment too!!!!

02-13-2006, 12:49 AM	#32
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	225, wider is better __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

02-13-2006, 02:20 AM	#33
EchoOfSilence Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles/Berkeley, CA Posts: 2,238 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	That is, if it doesn't cause you clearance issues with that 0 offset of yours __________________ Petition Nissan to Make the IDx on http://IDxClub.co !

02-13-2006, 05:03 AM	#35
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	It helps when changing directions. Some flex allows the tires to stay in contact with the roads during sudden direction changes. You don't want so much flex that the tire rolls over onto the sidewall. This has more to do with sidewall construction than height. I had a write up somewhere. I'll search for it. Also the wider tires will last longer. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

02-13-2006, 05:36 PM	#37
neilsan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: east coast Age: 40 Posts: 333 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the 205's i just got for my new 16x7's look pretty damn fat to me. for less than legit racing conditions or under 250whp i dont think id go wider than 215 even if i could. I think i can grip like nuts as it is with my coilovers and 195/60/15 Bridgestone RE92's on 5.5" wide rims. remember gas mileage is slightly affected by how much road contact there is as well. Last edited by neilsan; 02-14-2006 at 02:02 PM..

02-13-2006, 07:51 PM	#38
EchoOfSilence Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles/Berkeley, CA Posts: 2,238 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	also, with sidewall flex, you get a sense of 'warning squeel', which you lose with stretched tires. Stretched tires tend to break with less warning __________________ Petition Nissan to Make the IDx on http://IDxClub.co !

02-14-2006, 01:03 AM	#39
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 35 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	These pieces are going to wear out anyway, you can always try 205's, 215's, or 225's the next time around. Just do not get set into one thing being the say all be all for everything. Play around with it all. Get a good alignment too!!!! __________________ I'm from Florida so I'm probably a bit more strange than you

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