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Yes and no. If you use a tire size calculator such as this one--- http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
And keep the overall size the same it will make it a smaller profile tire and it will ride worse and tires will be much more expensive I would think. If you go with the same sidewall height (does not mean it will be 60 series to 60 series as a wider tire will be taller at the same number series) it should ride similar but it would be taller overall and will be harder to stop. That is why big brake upgrades go hand in hand with the upsizeing of wheels. Also if you go bigger rim with a smaller sidewall to keep the overall size close it will preload you suspension and that will affect ride. You will in effect have less shock. No easy answer it is a game of compromises. That is why I stayed with a stock 16 on my Camry and just changed rims. I am too practical and drive way to many miles to put up with a harsh ride and broken lips, shocks, etc.

 

much appreciated HD

 

You bet I am kind of surprised more people have not chimed in as that is just about the most common mod on any car.

 

To me there really isn't much change in the ride from my Avalon going from 17s to 20s if anything it helped with road feel and was a benefit. In my old car (04 Acura TL) I also went from 18s to 20s and could say ride felt pretty much the same. I think as long as you stay with at least a 35 series tire you will be fine in regards to ride.

 

Mos85... Did u need to change ur brakes?

 

I did not, however my current wheels are surprizingly almost the same weight as my stock 17s. As long as you go with a decent quality set of wheels I don't think you would need a brake upgrade unless you wanted to.

 

thanks for the advice fellas, Ill make the adjustments as I go!! (If needed)

 

Buy the lightest wheels you can afford. At least try and avoid buying a larger wheel that is heavier than the stock wheel. Best case is buying new wheels that are lighter than your stock wheels, but that means forking over a lot more money.

Wheel weight has a lot bigger effect than the weight inside the car. The weight is un-sprung and rotational. Heavier wheels decrease mileage, lower the handling performance, reduce braking distance (which is why heartdisease recommends a big brake kit upgrade), wear out your brakes faster, and wear out suspension components faster.

Here is a short explanation that is easy to understand.

http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/20...ion-2-5-3-5/274345-unsprung-weight-explained-must-read-performance-modders.html

 

Chris you on Nissanclub also? When I went from the stock steelies to my aluminum wheels I lost around 8lbs a wheel or so. Made a big difference.

 

Nope, never owned a Nissan.

I just had that link bookmarked as it contains good information to give people who are wanting to know more about the effects of wheel size and weight on their vehicle.

 

Gotcha. I am same name. Folks over there can get testy I have found.

 

Love u guys!! thank u so much !!
Lighter wheels...
Stronger brakes...

 

If you upgrade to wheels lighter than stock, then you don't need to upgrade the brakes really. The lighter weight will offset the rotational internia from the larger diameter.

Upgrade your brakes if you decide to install much heavier wheels that are also larger. If the wheels are only slightly heavier, then it shouldn't really be a problem either.

heartdisease was just wanting to make sure that you don't go install 20"+ DUB chrome wheels that will add 60lbs+ a wheel over the stock weight, and have you burn through your brakes, or get into an accident, shortly afterwards.

Tirerack lists weight for a lot of their wheels, but not for all. You can research wheels on Tirerack, and then shop around for the best deal.

I do not know what the stock 16" wheels weigh though. Are they Steel with hubcaps? heartdisease may know the answer to this.

 

They say 215/60/16
LoL yeah hubcaps

 

Someone here on TN weighed them in at 23lbs for the Gen 6 steel wheels, and other 16" steel wheels from other cars are around the 20-25lb mark. So that should be you are aiming to get below. Worst case scenario, do not go heavier than 25lbs per wheel. Best case scenario would be to get wheels less than 20lbs, but 18" wheels that weigh less than 20lbs are expensive. (I warned you earlier

Do you have a Gen 5 or Gen 6 Camry?

 

2008 LE model 4cyl

 

See if this link works.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resu...mry+LE&autoYear=2008&autoModClar=&sort=Weight&filterNew=All&filterSpecial=false

It should have a list of 18" wheels listed from lightest to heaviest that should fit your car. You can take a look at the list and find the styles you like. There are some low cost light 18" wheels, but they are also "cheap" in craftsmanship and should be avoided.

The Enkei's that are listed are of good quality, and are light without being too expensive (about $300 a wheel), but I do not think the skinny spoke design will look good on a Gen 6 LE. But, it is all up to your opinion of what looks good. OZ is an excellent brand, but are some of the most expensive wheels, but if you can afford them they are well worth it.

EDIT: Also, I would recommend sticking to 8" width or wider wheels. There are a few 18x7.5 wheels listed and 18X8 or bigger will give you a better tire selection to choose from as not as many tires are made for 18x7.5 wheels, plus the wider tire will give more traction.

 

wow Chris!! I'm not feeling those rims either, but thanks ill check the other pages on the site later