18 inch wheels on 2001 frontier

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D. - 12 Jan 2008 19:39 GMT

hey ,
has anyone out there put 18 inch wheels
on a 2001 frontier 4wd ?
" Tire Rack " guarantees fitness but i'm
wondering about how it will affect
the ride and performance effects .
thanks ,
dick

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codifus - 14 Jan 2008 17:05 GMT

> hey ,
> has anyone out there put 18 inch wheels
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> thanks ,
> dick

Bigger wheels always make the ride more firm, braking harder, and you
also lose a little power.

But it will look good.

You should ask yourself if you're willing to accept the tradeoff

CD

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still just me - 14 Jan 2008 17:58 GMT

>Bigger wheels always make the ride more firm, braking harder, and you
>also lose a little power.
>
>But it will look good.
>
>You should ask yourself if you're willing to accept the tradeoff

They also decrease your ability to absorb bumps without damaging the
wheels and slightly improve handling (If a discussion of handling is
even appropriate with a Frontier. Seems like an oxymoron).

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D. - 17 Jan 2008 21:51 GMT

thanks for the advice guys .
I went with 17 in.as there are a lot of
bumpy , unpaved roads up here in
Vermont .
regards ,
dick

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