Wheel size suggestions

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XxWickedz28xX
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Im looking to get a new set of rims for my 97 200sx. Right now its still got the factory 13's on it. I cant make up my mind on what size to get. 15's or 16's. From what Ive read, the 15's get a 50 series tire, and 40 series for the 16's. This is my daily driver, I drive about 130 miles a day back and forth to work. Almost all of it is on the highway. So I want to try and maintain a decent ride. How will the 16's feel? Will it be a rough ride? Will they be louder on the road? How about the handeling? I would imagine that it would improve over the 13's right? What about the 15's? It seems that the 15's would be the smart choice, but bigger is better, and 16's look decent on these cars. How will these sizes effect my gas mileage? Gas milegae was a huge factor in me buying this car in the first place, so I dont want to sacrifice that too much. Any feedback would be great!


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XxWickedz28xX
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22 views and nobody has any feedback for me? Come on guys...give me something

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musashin
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go for the 17's. no more, or itll look way too big. and youll have to have a slammed car to pull off anything smaller.

youre going to want suspension modifications [if you havent already done so] or your car is going to have 4x4 status. and nobody likes that look.

16s if you must, but i suggest the 17s.

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adrianfromthecastle
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XxWickedz28xX wrote: Right now its still got the factory 13's on it.
13" wheels?

tire sidewall is determined by wheels width as well as diameter. if your on stock suspension, you probably won't tell the difference between wheel/ tire sizes... choose whatever looks better to you

smurf13
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get teh 17's


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