17" wheels

[alex5002]

Hey guys i just bought some 17"s for the Versa. What size tire should i run?thanks Alex

here is the link to the wheels i bought

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

Modified by alex5002 at 8:07 PM 11/13/2009
Modified by alex5002 at 8:12 PM 11/13/2009

[br4dysays]

215 / 45 / 17

[steed77]

Might also want to know the Rim width...

I currently run 205/45R-17

However I do have room to fit 215, I went with an A/S tire not available in 215.

[NODES]

Might also want to know the Rim width...

I currently run 205/45R-17

However I do have room to fit 215, I went with an A/S tire not available in 215.

nice rims you chose.

I have run 215/45/17 and now I am running 205/50/17 (nice cushioned ride compared to the 215/45.

The 215/45 where better in corners though.

[alex5002]

thanks for all of the feedback guys. I think I'm goin to run a 215/45 R-17

[NODES]

thanks for all of the feedback guys. I think I'm goin to run a 215/45 R-17

Good choice, the 205/50 series looks fatty on any rim that is not Black, I went with black

what color is your car?

[alex5002]

my versa is a black on black 6-speed

[blindsnyper]

if you plan on autoxing your v i would suggest getting 225/45-17.

[didier]

Keep in mind that wider tires will increase surface resistance and also Fuel economy. Sometime slower performance. I reckon 205/45/17 is your best choice for Versa.

[NODES]

Keep in mind that wider tires will increase surface resistance and also Fuel economy. Sometime slower performance. I reckon 205/45/17 is your best choice for Versa.

I would be more concerned with the weight of the actual rims.

[Shad0wXCalibur]

I would be more concerned with the weight of the actual rims.

Ditto. If you care about performance and gas mileage, you wouldn't be getting 17"s. Some 10 pound 15"ers with 195/60 would do the most for that. Wheels that lightweight are expensive though.

[NODES]

Ditto. If you care about performance and gas mileage, you wouldn't be getting 17"s. Some 10 pound 15"ers with 195/60 would do the most for that. Wheels that lightweight are expensive though.

If these rims are anything like my previous set I had terrible gas mileage, the added weight made the car very sluggish, going up small inclines the CVT struggled and RPMS were up towards 4000-4200 mark and there was no acceleration.

What I learned from this was a small car with not a lot of Horsepower will suffer deeply due to the added weight real quickly. The set I am now running is a whopping 35 lbs lighter

The way I see it you either have a show car or a go car.

[br4dysays]

my rims i believe weight like 28 lbs per rim...

i still avg 29mpg mixed

[NODES]

my rims i believe weight like 28 lbs per rim...

i still avg 29mpg mixed

that is what my last set was, my new set weighs in at 16.6 lbs each.

First thing I noticed is the low end power(acceleration) I got.

[alex5002]

i have them on. what a difference it makes the car is more responisve and feels 10x more solid on the road. plus it looks good as well

[NODES]

i have them on. what a difference it makes the car is more responisve and feels 10x more solid on the road. plus it looks good as well

pictures with them on your car?

[cwc_eng]

I have aset of four black powder coat interior with chrome ring band 18"s New 215 r18 45 tires I am looking to trade or sell these. I am going back to stock. All i need is the TPMS and stock alloys or cash and steel rims anyone interested? email me....

[NODES]

I have aset of four black powder coat interior with chrome ring band 18"s New 215 r18 45 tires I am looking to trade or sell these. I am going back to stock. All i need is the TPMS and stock alloys or cash and steel rims anyone interested? email me....

post this in the Buy Sell Thread here:

http://forums.nissanversa.org/zerothread/359701

[alex5002]

i cant figure out how to post pics on this forum lol