going from 16" to 17", will i notice change?

[vanix]

Hey guys,

I am thinking about getting some new wheels/tyres for my r32 gtst this weekend.

I currently have the stock 16inch with pretty good tyres fitted. I want to get some 17", as part of a deal, you get tyres as well.

Questions i have are,

There has been previous suspension modifications done on the car, so it is quite a stiff setup and handles well. Am i going to notice a change in handling with the 17inch rims, as in, a rougher ride with less rubber, and low profile tyres.

What you think of getting just 16inch rims of the same style and fitting my current tyres, as they are quite new.

I would prefer to get 17inch as they will look nicer, but i don't want to compromise handling and drivability (sp).

Just as a sidenote question while i am posting.

Will this affect the brake set up at all?

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

[Craved]

couple of things to take into account..

17" wheels will have a higher weight most likely which will affect braking, turning, tramlining etc

however the width of the tyre will affect the tramline effect!

slightly bumper ride due to harder side wall on a lower profile tyre.

most of this your would more than likely not notice at all.. but specifically asking if you would notice .. maybe some aspects however i dont think it would compromise the handling of the car!

in fact harder side walls would promote better turn in on initial weight shift anyway!

[FATGTS-R]

Well on my shitbox daily R31 I changed from the stock 14s to 15 inch rims. I cant comment about handling as its never driven hard around any bends.

But on the pothole and bumps issue I was literally astonished at how much more I could feel every little imperfection on the road compared to the 14s. The ride was noticably more harsh.

But in performance car applications, I guess it would be a positive to "feel" more of the road.