91 rims on a 96

[airsport]

I am considering buying some rims off of a '91 and wondering what possible problems I might experience. I want a spare set for track tires. Should I put the R rubber on the 15/16's or the 16/17's?

Thanks in advance!

 

[NormRD]

They will fit with no problem.

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92 Red/Blk

 

[airsport]

Originally posted by NormRD:
They will fit with no problem.

Thanks, I know that they will fit. I am wondering about any advantage or dissadvantage...

 

[Larry Bastanza]

This is kind of a toss up based on your preference.

15/16:

taller sidewall (although I do not know the tire you have chosen)

lighter weight

16/17
Shorter sidewall (probably stiffer)

probably heavier

My $.02
LarryB

 

[matteni]

Advantage for track:

- wheels availible cheap
- tires availible cheaper then 16/17
- 15 & 16 will fit in the car with tires on them (16 in trunk, 15 behind passenger seat, 15 & 16 facing forward on the passenger seat)

No real disadvantage to tell you about. They are light, newer racing tires are very stiff, and the wheels are relatively cheap.

 

[airsport]

Originally posted by matteni:
Advantage for track:

- wheels availible cheap
- tires availible cheaper then 16/17
- 15 & 16 will fit in the car with tires on them (16 in trunk, 15 behind passenger seat, 15 & 16 facing forward on the passenger seat)

No real disadvantage to tell you about. They are light, newer racing tires are very stiff, and the wheels are relatively cheap.

Thats what I wanted to hear... Thanks!

 

[nsxtasy]

Also, there are a lot of different track tires available in the stock '91-93 size.

I use Yokohama A032R tires in the stock sizes (205/50-15 front, 225/50-16 rear) and they work great.

BTW, you can't use the '91-93 wheels on a '97 or later NSX because they won't clear the larger brakes, but you'll be fine on your '96.

[This message has been edited by nsxtasy (edited 19 September 2002).]

 

[docjohn]

as long as you're not going to upgrade your brakes you will have more tire choices in r compounds with the 15/16.The 16 front is a tough size to find fitment,for.

 

[airsport]

Originally posted by nsxtasy:
Also, there are a lot of different track tires available in the stock '91-93 size.

I use Yokohama A032R tires in the stock sizes (205/50-15 front, 225/50-16 rear) and they work great.]

I use the A032R's on my s2000 and like them. Might use them on the NSX...

Thanks