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bboy_romeo
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so i just got my rims and tires this morning!

check these puppies out and let me know what you think!17" Fast Europa w/ Nexxen Wheels







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Nice rims.You must lower the car!

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Not bad. They would of looked better in silver or gunmetal though.

You sure you have the right tire size? The car looks "lifted"due to a huge fender gap.


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nice choice..but seriously, lower the car ASAP

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what is your tire size?

you have more clearance than my land rover

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They look alright, I'm not a fan of multi-spoked rims. I would lower it, seems high up like an SUV.

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1_Sleek_Versa wrote:Not bad. They would of looked better in silver or gunmetal though.

You sure you have the right tire size? The car looks "lifted"due to a huge fender gap.
It's because the suspension isn't adjusted for a 17" wheel. Whenever you put in a larger wheel, it raises the car off the ground more from the additional 2" of wheel. The only way to remedy the 4x4 look is to lower the car. This goes for any vehicle you put larger wheels onto. Not only that but there will also be some performance loss unless the wheel is lighter than the stock units. More unsprung mass=less performance.

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Red Devil wrote:
It's because the suspension isn't adjusted for a 17" wheel. Whenever you put in a larger wheel, it raises the car off the ground more from the additional 2" of wheel. The only way to remedy the 4x4 look is to lower the car. This goes for any vehicle you put larger wheels onto. Not only that but there will also be some performance loss unless the wheel is lighter than the stock units. More unsprung mass=less performance.
Actually if you get 17 and a 45 series tire its the same height as the stock sl rim and tire combo this way it doesn't effect your speedo reading....just check my website I took pictures of the stock tire and 17's 45...but the Versa does look better lowered but maybe in the area he lives might not be practical.

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Yes, a 17x7 with 215/45/17 tire should be the exact same height as stock wheel/tire combo, doesn't raise the car up.

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versaspeed.com wrote:
Actually if you get 17 and a 45 series tire its the same height as the stock sl rim and tire combo this way it doesn't effect your speedo reading....just check my website I took pictures of the stock tire and 17's 45...but the Versa does look better lowered but maybe in the area he lives might not be practical.
I never said anything about a speedometer reading.

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Speedo is just part of it. Correct tires on any size rim can be same overall height as stock.

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Looks good!

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Red Devil wrote:
I never said anything about a speedometer reading.
No, I know.....I was just pointing that out so that people would have a little info and help somebody out.

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versaspeed.com wrote:
No, I know.....I was just pointing that out so that people would have a little info and help somebody out.
45 series wouldn't be always perfect on a 17 inch tire though, depends on the width as well. Usually would be close though.

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"It's because the suspension isn't adjusted for a 17" wheel. Whenever you put in a larger wheel, it raises the car off the ground more from the additional 2" of wheel. The only way to remedy the 4x4 look is to lower the car. This goes for any vehicle you put larger wheels onto. Not only that but there will also be some performance loss unless the wheel is lighter than the stock units. More unsprung mass=less performance."

Please tell me you are joking. So slamming 20's on my car would lift it 5 inches higher? My 18''s on a 40 series are precisely the same height as my stock Conti's.

I do agree with you for the performance loss though. Usually heavier wheels and larger tires are harder to roll.


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haha i know i have to lower my versa, but seeing as i just spent a good 1300 or so on rims and tires im kinda broke lol.. gotta save up some more. but im going for suspension next. my buddy told me to get that done first but...alas i like a flashy looking car first then other stuff second haha..

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For some reason, 17s look small on your car.

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Lowered with 35% tint, painted sideskirts, bumpers and splash guards..
Modified by Mile High Versa at 8:41 PM 5/8/2009


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