jmann98

Just wondering if anyone has upgraded from a 15X6 (stock '97 SE-R wheel) to a 15X7 wheel (I'm choosing Rota Slipstreams). I'm thinking about making this upgrade and am wondering if it will increase turn in and handling and grip. I have Falken Azenis 205/50/15 now which are kinda wide for my 6" wheel, and would keep the exact same tire and tire size on the Rotas. I'm running coilovers, S/T bars, with e-bay braces going soon. Its mainly a street car, but will likely start autocrossing some early next year. Thanks for any advice.

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1997 5-speed 200SX SE-R: PRI CAI, UR Ultra SS pullies (full set), timing@17 degrees, JWT Pressure Plate/2000 SE disc, Fidanza 8.8 lb flywheel, Tein Basic Dampers, ST bars front/rear, e-bay braces front/rear, bent beam for no rear toe, Toyo T1-S, ES control arms and shifter bushings, ad22vf brakes, JVC head/Rockford Fosgate speakers, 35% tint.

Radioaktiv

the +1 inch wheels arent going to make much difference
yeah, they are an inch wider
but what matters is the tire contact patch, not the wheel width
of course, with a wider wheel you can fit a wider tire. but in your case its only 1 inch
however the rotas will be much lighter overall than your stockers, which will give you less unsprung wieght
you can read up here
http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/.../project200sx/

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lshadoff

The wider rim will stiffen up the tire sidewall and make turn-in more precise. If you plan to get a wider tire sometime, it would be best to get a 35mm offset instead of the stock 40mm.

Lew