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tell me what you think about my 18s

Old Nov 27, 2003 | 07:37 AM
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tell me what you think about my 18s



Old Nov 27, 2003 | 07:43 AM
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do they rub at all ?
Old Nov 27, 2003 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by gowirelessnj
do they rub at all ?
very little if you turn the wheel all the way and the car has force of a turn on the suspension, it only happens if i try a u turn, or turning into a parking space quickly. they are 235/40/18s im not sure the offset, but in the rear its very close to the shock tower, within about 1/4 inch.
Old Nov 27, 2003 | 07:59 AM
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nice im thinking about getting 17's on mine however im not sure i wanna drop it, i dont want them to rub at all. but first i need to put my motor back together...LOL
Old Nov 27, 2003 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by gowirelessnj
nice im thinking about getting 17's on mine however im not sure i wanna drop it, i dont want them to rub at all. but first i need to put my motor back together...LOL
get some 17s with 225/45/17 tires, they wont rub, and should fill the wells good. mine has not been lowered, i cant drop $500 for a set of coils/struts, also i think these 18s raised the car a bit.
Old Nov 27, 2003 | 11:19 AM
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too much bling bling for me, but anything is better than stock (ok maybe not).

to each his own and thats all that matters
nice work!
Old Nov 27, 2003 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by matt90max
get some 17s with 225/45/17 tires, they wont rub, and should fill the wells good. mine has not been lowered, i cant drop $500 for a set of coils/struts, also i think these 18s raised the car a bit.
225/45/17s will not fill your wheel well with stock suspension, i can attest to that



Old Nov 27, 2003 | 01:41 PM
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I dunno I hate big wheels like that on cars. It definitely stands out from the crowd but it looks too out of proportion with the car.

But those are definitely not as bad as that guy who put 20's on his 3rd gen, that just looked horrible!
Old Nov 27, 2003 | 01:43 PM
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really, really nice !!
I have 18's with 225/35/18 tires and they don't rub a bit.
Old Nov 27, 2003 | 02:29 PM
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Looks really nice on there. Congrats! I'll be close to that level one day!
Old Nov 27, 2003 | 08:38 PM
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"But those are definitely not as bad as that guy who put 20's on his 3rd gen, that just looked horrible!"
lol, this is the same car isn't it?

Personally I like bling! bling! Need to be slammed now!
Old Nov 27, 2003 | 09:33 PM
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2 big imo....big rims on a 3rd gen just don look right....17 seems 2 b perfecto....i will admit tho that 20's on the 04 max looks pretty sweet....
Old Nov 27, 2003 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Shugarhi
225/45/17s will not fill your wheel well with stock suspension, i can attest to that




what's the offset of your wheels? that size should fit....i'm running 235/40's on my 18's w/o any probs
Old Nov 28, 2003 | 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris91SE
what's the offset of your wheels? that size should fit....i'm running 235/40's on my 18's w/o any probs
I'm running 225/45/17
Old Nov 28, 2003 | 12:26 PM
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those wheels look a little too expensive for my taste but look good with the gray.
Old Nov 28, 2003 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris91SE
what's the offset of your wheels? that size should fit....i'm running 235/40's on my 18's w/o any probs
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225/45/17s will not fill your wheel well with stock suspension, i can attest to that
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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 07:07 PM
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Nice Wheels Now Get Rid Of Some Wheel Well Gap
Old Nov 28, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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credit where it is due

i'll give you props for the choice. you are the SUV bling chrome type. i am the exact opposite: i like understated gunmetal, race-looking GTR taste (better IMO for the 3rd gen). i prefer more tasteful wheel choice.

without flaming you and getting on a higher and more arrogant soapbox, i will just say that i tolerate your kind. but that is the extent of it. if i say anymore, i will become as tasteless as those wheels.

long live the maxima 3rd gen.
Old Nov 28, 2003 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Shugarhi
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225/45/17s will not fill your wheel well with stock suspension, i can attest to that
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all i'm saying is 225/45/17 should fit no problem. the offset of your wheels can affect that though. if the offset is correct then that tire size should not be an issue
Old Nov 28, 2003 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris91SE


all i'm saying is 225/45/17 should fit no problem. the offset of your wheels can affect that though. if the offset is correct then that tire size should not be an issue

He didnt say anything about them not fitting. He said they will not FILL the wheel well with stock springs.

yeah I mis-read it the first time too.
Old Nov 28, 2003 | 10:03 PM
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ahh...FILL....lmao fill...right...fill...i think i got it. he said fill
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 12:06 PM
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ahh, yes it is the same car as had 20s on it, i pressonnaly think those 20s look best on a 4th gen, they are still for sale, but i still think they would look good with the new nitto 225/35/20s on my car cause they would be able to tuck. but thats another $800+ for tires.
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 03:30 PM
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Don't like them. Sorry.
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 03:33 PM
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I like the lift kit
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 03:36 PM
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I'm anti chrome, but if you like it, that's all that matters
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by KLoWnPR109
I'm anti chrome, but if you like it, that's all that matters
you wanna go eat now?
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 04:08 PM
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I like the lift kit
Nissan Maxima WRC Rally Edition
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Shugarhi
225/45/17s will not fill your wheel well with stock suspension, i can attest to that




Nice rims, but I thought all maximas have rear disc brakes, not drums?
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 04:24 PM
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gxe's have rear drums...
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 04:27 PM
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I dont..................
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 04:28 PM
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ok...except for the ones that converted to discs

Old Dec 1, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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ok...except for the ones that converted to discs

Even the stock 5 speed ones??

Hehe,
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 05:23 PM
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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 05:23 PM
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Sorry, not feeling those rims. The car is also riding too high which makes it look awkward.
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 11:59 PM
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WRC =

CORR and SCORE =
Old Dec 2, 2003 | 12:17 AM
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WRC =

CORR and SCORE =
Just for saying that, you get to ride the short bus.

Old Dec 2, 2003 | 12:45 AM
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what a sh1tty photochop.... window looks like crap

Old Dec 2, 2003 | 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by davebond007
Just for saying that, you get to ride the short bus.

Wasn't that the special 2 door for the Chinese market?
called a MaimA
Old Dec 2, 2003 | 05:33 AM
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I believe they called it the Sentrama
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Dam shoulda said MINIMA

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