For those of you who have lowered you car, how does it effect performance and ride? do you use your nsx for a daily driver and just have to drive slow and carefull or is it a "weekend" car? i think the nsx looks better lowered a little but i am worried about clearence in the front and i like to drive fast. And has anyone had or heard problems with 18's in the front and 19's in the rear? thanks in advance!
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There ARE potential problems with using such large wheels, Richard. They include:
1. Reduced availability of tires in sizes that fit
2. Poorer acceleration if using tire sizes whose outer diameter is greater than stock
3. Handling that is significantly worse than stock
4. Easily damaged wheels when hitting potholes, due to the shorter sidewall height
This is why there are very, very few owners using 18"/19" wheels. A few, but not very many.
Caveat modder.
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1. Reduced availability of tires in sizes that fit
2. Poorer acceleration if using tire sizes whose outer diameter is greater than stock
3. Handling that is significantly worse than stock
4. Easily damaged wheels when hitting potholes, due to the shorter sidewall height
This is why there are very, very few owners using 18"/19" wheels. A few, but not very many.
Caveat modder.
[This message has been edited by nsxtasy (edited 04 December 2001).]
Yes Ken, you're correct about the potential problems that can occur from running 18/19" wheels, but those aren't problems/things everyone cares about when using this setup.
Moreso, I haven't heard any complaints from the owners who run this tire/wheel combo except for getting the wrong tire size which causes them to rub on full-lock turns.
It'll come down to personal preferrence, so modify your car anyway you want to.
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Richard
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Moreso, I haven't heard any complaints from the owners who run this tire/wheel combo except for getting the wrong tire size which causes them to rub on full-lock turns.
It'll come down to personal preferrence, so modify your car anyway you want to.
Happy Holidays
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Richard
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those aren't problems/things everyone cares about when using this setup.
Of course. Everyone has different desires. Each person needs to get as much information as possible about any mod, and evaluate the plusses and minuses before proceeding.
Above are the primary minuses of wheels this large; keep in mind that number (1) can be investigated before you buy the wheels, and number (2) can be avoided with the proper tire size. The big plus is looks (subjective, of course). Your choice.
Of course. Everyone has different desires. Each person needs to get as much information as possible about any mod, and evaluate the plusses and minuses before proceeding.
Above are the primary minuses of wheels this large; keep in mind that number (1) can be investigated before you buy the wheels, and number (2) can be avoided with the proper tire size. The big plus is looks (subjective, of course). Your choice.
Lowered mine with Eibachs and using stock springs. I have SSR GT1 17 and 18 with SO3 Pole Position tires from Tire rack. Ride quality is better than with the original stock wheels and springs. Much better handling. Much quieter, ie less road noise. Make sure you get the alignment done after changing the springs.
Ride quality is better than with the original stock wheels and springs.
Ride quality is better??? Never heard THAT before...
Ride quality is better??? Never heard THAT before...
Not to start a debate, but in what way does it handle much better than stock, and do you credit the tires or suspension? Do you track the car?
IMO the stiffer sidewalls with the lower profile tires give crisper turn-in. So handling is actually improved IMO.
The BIGGEST plus with big wheels/tires, is that it allows you to accomodate bigger-diameter brake rotors and larger calipers, one of the (few) "opportunities for improvement" with the current car. Oh yeah, and they look cool, too.
the biggest MINUS is that 18" and larger tires are expen$$$ive
sidenote: The revised NSX has a 215-40-17 front tire -- hopefully this will result in more MODERN tires in that size. Hey Yoko -- how about an AVS Sport ??
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IMO the stiffer sidewalls with the lower profile tires give crisper turn-in. So handling is actually improved IMO.
There have been several magazine tests where they tried different sizes of wheels, on the same car, with the same model tire and the same outside diameter, getting slightly wider tread width each time. They showed that handling and lap times both improved going from 15" to 16", were a wash going from 16" to 17", and suffered going from 17" to 18". I can only conclude that handling and lap times are likely to suffer even further going bigger than that.
[This message has been edited by nsxtasy (edited 04 December 2001).]
There have been several magazine tests where they tried different sizes of wheels, on the same car, with the same model tire and the same outside diameter, getting slightly wider tread width each time. They showed that handling and lap times both improved going from 15" to 16", were a wash going from 16" to 17", and suffered going from 17" to 18". I can only conclude that handling and lap times are likely to suffer even further going bigger than that.
[This message has been edited by nsxtasy (edited 04 December 2001).]
I'd say it was the package: better tires, lower center of gravity, stiffer springs, more aggressive rear camber.
JMO, I;ve done it all...
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