which size rims ?

[Luke]

OMFG.

What's the problem?

[rico05]

Rico's wheels are t3h pimp....

Rico loves you for your kind words.

[masticatingcow]

Here's a side by side comparison. The top two are my old 17x7 Koseis (which are still for sale! Come on! I'm moving soon! :P [/shameless plug]) and the lower two are my current 15x7s. I'll never go back!

[slydin'240]

Seriously if your gonna run 15" wheels why not just keep the factory's. Why spend money on something that looks so stock?

To each their own.

[rico05]

See...S13s look so much more professional with 15s/16s.

Although, knowing several blokes with 17s that I have personaly seen, They do not look that bad, just a tad overkill and flashy. There is a lot of taste involved in this decesion, but from a dynamics standpoint, big wheels thow your suspension geometry all goofy....esp. when coulped with incorrect sized tires and offsets chosen for the wrong reasons. Plus, proper offset/size wheels can be had easily for 4 lug cars (yay!). I can understand if you have fully (and properly) dialed in suspension, and you have appropriate tires, then a 17x7 or 17x8 with moderate offset (ie less than 40) would be a solid idea as more contact patch at a slower rate of rotation is not ever a bad thing at the drive wheels;) But me being the lover of all things Japanese and busted *** old....I chose 15s to rock for now, later if I decide to take my car to the next level, i may only step to 16x7 and 16.8.5, more than likely +32-+28 for the front, and +22-+25 for the rear.

Meh...what do I know anyway...

[masticatingcow]

Stock alloys are 15x6 (I think, maybe 6.5) with an awfully high offset, especially for a RWD car. Still, they are pretty popular. In fact, I'm having a hard time finding a set as spares for myself.

Aftermarket 15s and 16s are a great balance between style and functionality. If the stockers won't do the job, or are just too boring, then it's time to look to the aftermarket. If you're all about show then perhaps 17s or 18s are a good way to go... but then you have to address the weaksauce stock calipers Nissan dropped on the 240sx. It's great having low-profile tires, but then what are you left to look at? That's right, your brakes.

Plus, why spend $500 or more on tires that'll last you 20K miles when you could spend half that on tires that'll last you three times as long? Rocking teh bling bling becomes a pretty regular and expensive investment, and you can anticipate spending more if your alignment isn't dialed in just right.

So, in defense of aftermarket 15s and 16s, which are usually lighter, can wear longer lasting and cheaper tires, and frankly, leave the public to check out your WHEELS, not your puny disc brakes, there's something great about daily driven old school style. Honestly, "dub-club" cars have nothing on the quiet, old school style you find in a nice set of 15s or even 16s. Those are the kind of wheels that people in the know will spot from a mile away and nod in approval.

But as was already said, to each his own.

EDIT: I meant to add that I found these wheels for $250 for the set with tires on them, thanks to Anand!

[slydin'240]

Well it cost me $315 to put 18" wheels and tires on the 240. Granted the brakes are puny but they do the job. I have had no negative comments made on my car. I think everything that i have done has been very tasteful. We could probally battle this topic for days and days but like we've both said to each there own.

[masticatingcow]

I think everything that i have done has been very tasteful.

You're speaking my language, man... I'm always up for seeing some tasteful setups... PICS!

Wew copuld probally baddle this topic for days and days but like we've both said to each there own.

Agreed. No need to argue.

EDIT: I was trying to figure out how you could get such awesome hookups on wheels. Now I see you work in the industry... no fair! LOL.

[skydragoness]

Seriously if your gonna run 15" wheels why not just keep the factory's. Why spend money on something that looks so stock? .

Because the 15" oe alloys are too damn skinny for putting a wider tire on. Personally I find 15" rims look better on fastbacks, but on coupes they're too damn tiny, so i bought 16's.

Well it cost me $315 to put 18" wheels and tires on the 240. Granted the brakes are puny but they do the job. I have had no negative comments made on my car. I think everything that i have done has been very tasteful. We could probally battle this topic for days and days but like we've both said to each there own.

$315??? Well that's not fair because you work at a tire shop and get discounts. So for anyone else, it would cost much more to slap some rubber on some 18's

[slydin'240]

I agree. We both love our cars. Senseless arguing is only fun for a short time.

Lets have a beer!

Pics of my car on the 1st page of this topic.

skydragoness - You're right it's not fair because I work for a tire/wheel wholsaler but honestly you would be surprised how cheap wheels are anymore.

masticatingcow - LOL you quoted me before I realized I mis-spelled about every word in that post.
Modified by slydin'240 at 5:23 PM 6/3/2005

[masticatingcow]

Pics of my car on the 1st page of this topic.

Not bad at all!

[214kka-et240sx]

i say get ssr meshies , they are bad a$$

[rico05]

FYI stock are 15x6 +44.

[cheez80]

How does that 17 in the front 18 in the rear work for anyone who has it?I think I'll go with 18's cuz I'll have more ppl following my kru

and once again, the only track iz a drag track and I plan on having an extra set of wheels for that. so. 18's are my choice

i am actually pondering a wheel setup of something like 17x9 +0, 18x10 +12, or something around there. those are more or less volk sizing, and i think i can get the 17x9 +0 to fit with a front fender pull; if not, i will spend on some 20mm overfender. i'm thinking of running a 225/45 and a 245/40, or something thereabouts. for examples, please see the three sekia hills cars, and these fitments and offsets (and te37s) are what those 3 cars run.

the downside is that you need hot aero and super-slammed ride height to pull it off. i can live with that

[slydin'240]

Not bad at all!

Thanks man, I have alot of time in it. There's b4 and after pics floating around here somewhere. But they are also on my cardomain page.

Riubens - so did you decide what size wheels you are going with, sorry we kinda hijacked your thread.

[Chicagos13]

I personally run 18's and love em because of the look. However, if you want to do some serious driving, these aren't for you. 16's are the "driver's" choice, 18's for the bling.

[Riubens]

hey bro after i saw those sportmax atagered on a green 240sx somewhere in this wbsite ive been looking for those rims for the past 3 days on ebay,I am looking for 17" because ride is more soft and wont slow my car as much from waht i have read in this thread thanx for the pics and everyone for your opinions i will post pics of my car this week..

I love this site .