m_maxxy

What's up guys.

What is the bolt pattern for OEM rims?

internetautomar

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5x4.5 or 5x114.3

m_maxxy

Thanks man.

cneary812

don't forget that it has a 40S spacing

m_maxxy

Thanks, but I don't think I should care about spacing if I install P205/70R15. Right?

Thanks anyway.

cneary812

correct tire size is 205/65R15

m_maxxy

What do you mean "correct"?
I'm going to get winter tires (on the rims). Size: 205/70R15.

whitymax

not to **** anyone off. But this is the first time I have heard of this question. DUDE use the search the max is atleast 9 or 10 years old atleast. This question has been asked before. No but really, use the search button.

Patrick

LegitMafiaBoss

The search has been disabled for some time now, DUDE.

cneary812

the word correct is correct. If you have a maxima with 15" rims the Correct tire size is 205/65R15 not 70. If you want to put tires that are too big on your car go right ahead it is your car. but they will be too tall.

shoult

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I think what he means is that they are to tall (larger diameter/circumference). The speedometer is set up for a certain diameter tire. If you installer taller tires then your speedometer will show that you're going slower then you actually are. In this case the difference is only 3.2% meaning that at an indicated 60 mph you're going closer to 62 mph. It's not a big deal and it won't hurt anything as long as you KNOW your speedo is off. It can mean the difference between getting a ticket or not.

m_maxxy

Ok, I agree. Let's say the _standard_ size is 65. With size 70 the speedo error will be about 3.2%. Fine with me.
Do you think that the ride quality will chage dramatically?

m_maxxy

Normally I prefer to search before asking. No luck on this forum

cneary812

actually the higher profile tire will give you a little more cushoning but you won't notice a difference in ride unless the snow tires are studded. The OEM size is the 65 series or you can go up to a 215/60-15 on the same rim. if you want to go with a 70 series you really should go to a 195/70-15 but you can use those if you like.

just remember, the higher the series the more tire roll on corners so you will notice a bit of squeel on turns but they are winter tires and I don't believe that you will be doing too much hard turning with them.

Bman

What is "40S"?

If you mean offset, it's +35mm...

Torres

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hey M_Maxxy i hope u got those tires......it's snowin' now and i can't even wash my Max b4 i put it away 4 the winter....

cneary812

it is 40mm, some places refer to it as 40S, so that is why I put in the S, sorry to confuse you.

m_maxxy

Hey Torres,

I don't have my Max anymore... Today I had an accident. Flipped over to the ditch. Max will be totalled...
Apparently I'm not buying tires anymore

Torres

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NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

damn sry 2 hear that m_maxxy....r u ok and where did it happen??? i hope no one got hurt.......

m_maxxy

Nobody was injured. Both of us me and my wife r ok.
It happened just north of Shelburne, hwy 10...

Torres

iTrader: (4)

good 2 hear that u 2 r ok but it's a good idea 2 go 2 the doctors and get checked out...just incase.....keep us posted on this.......

m_maxxy

Good point. Thanks man.
The funny thing is that I'm already considering getting another Maxima now. Frankly, I haven't decided yet if I should go for 3rd gen or 4th gen.

Torres

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like internetautomar said..get another 3rd gen.......u can always trust a 3rd gen 2 keep u save all the time.... and what do u want....5spd or auto???

m_maxxy

I've heard a lot that in common 3rd gen is more reliable then 4th and 5th gens.
And from my personal experience it is (or was in my case ) pretty reliable car.
But could you make some examples of what is lacking in 4th gen comparing to 3rd one?

m_maxxy

Auto. I never had a real experence with driving 5spd except in driving school.

Bman

Yikes m_maxxy at least you're okay. You sound (type? ) surprisingly calm for someone who just had their car roll over!
No, it's 35mm.......

m_maxxy

Yes Bman, for some reason I AM calm. You know I realize that it could be much worse. There is no injuries at all (except a small cut on my finger)!!!
But I feel terribly sorry for my car. It was like a friend...

Anyway I just don't have time to cry. I got to get another car quickly.

Torres

iTrader: (4)

hey m_maxxy

can u tell me where ur Max is now.....maybe i can get some parts........i hope u don't kill me 4 askin' this...

m_maxxy

Hey Torres,

Here is the problem. I left her at the <scrap> yard 100 km north of Toronto by Hwy10, just north of Shelburne.
I have one-way insurance on her, and the tow guy that towed her to the yard said that the only reasonable option for me is to give him transfer of ownership (I think this is how it's called) and forget about it.

The biggest problem is that the roof is damaged but my mechanic told me that there is still a slight possibility, and that he wants to see it first.
I need to decide now if I tow it to Toronto and try to repair it or at least to get some money for her or I leave it there for free.

Torres

iTrader: (4)

i say try 2 save her...she's ur baby......and b-sides....just cut the old roof off and find another the do the same and weld it back...unless u don't want that????

i'll drop by the junk yard 2morrow if i can find it

i'll let u know

l8er

Bryan

m_maxxy

Thanks Bryan, I appreciate it.
I'll be towing her back to the city today or tomorrow. We'll see...

m_maxxy

may be, may be...

Torres

iTrader: (4)

hey maxxy

so whats the news???? need help???

m_maxxy

My Max was brought today to Toronto. My mechanic evaluated approximate repair price as 3K CAD. The roof to be replaced, two quarters, and, possibly, two doors.
I gonna go for it.