Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Increasing Sidewall, will it affect performance?

osbornsm · 03-02-2017, 02:34 PM

Okay here's the answer i should have put yesterday...

Greater sidewall height allows for more flexibility for launches 1/4 mile
Greater sidewall height allows for more flex in the tread surface as well.

Smaller sidewall height allows for more crisp steering response, as less material to "twist" between the wheel and road.

18" or 19" wheels for the 370z seem to fit nicely, assuming you have a good tire.

03-02-2017, 02:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Okay here's the answer i should have put yesterday... Greater sidewall height allows for more flexibility for launches 1/4 mile Greater sidewall height allows for more flex in the tread surface as well. Smaller sidewall height allows for more crisp steering response, as less material to "twist" between the wheel and road. 18" or 19" wheels for the 370z seem to fit nicely, assuming you have a good tire. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)