Thread: 18's on a 370z
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Old 12-31-2017, 08:02 PM   #550 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by TN.Z View Post
Reducing unsprung weight is important everywhere but as I recall the effects will be noticed most in low RPMs. But you are lightening the drivetrain you will feel faster response to inputs. I’d say it will help highway pulls but it will help canyon roads the most.

Either way you are reducing wheel sure but make sure you look at weights with tires. You are increasing tire and they weigh just as much as wheels in most cases. Don’t pick heavy tires for your light new wheels or you will just be wasting time.
Thanks for the input. This is exactly what I was thinking when I said I would want to go up to a 40 series tire if I go 18s. Light wheels but taller, heavier tires might negate the weight savings of going with a smaller, lighter wheel. Decisions decisions.. Anyone here have experience with the more affordable side of summer tires? Like Toyo proxies or federal rsrr's?
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