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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 05:33 AM
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stupid noob question (flame suit on)

So the Nismo comes with 18" wheels in front and 19" in the rear. From a road course view would this be an advantage or not? Do Nismo owners switch out to same size wheels?

Sorry for the dumb *** question.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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smaller = less rotating mass, less weight

but even if you did switch, maybe it nots worth it..

I mean would you really feel the difference? If I had the Nismo wheels I would not switch to a squared 18" setup just because I am not really a hardcore track guy. IMO it really wouldn't make that much of a difference..
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 06:54 AM
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The best setup imho is the 18" staggered setup in +15, +12 offsets.

Gangster.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 07:04 AM
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Read up on wheel/tire combination threads in this forum.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by lgear080
The best setup imho is the 18" staggered setup in +15, +12 offsets.

Gangster.
Yes it is gangsta, especially for the roadcourse. Gangsta= a degenerate lowlife burdon on society.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Yes it is gangsta, especially for the roadcourse. Gangsta= a degenerate lowlife burdon on society.
Well played, Sir!
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Common question. The answer is not sure about wheel diameter and racing.

What I am sure about is tires. Better tires are definitely advantageous.
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