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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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What rims fit?

This may be a dumb question but how would i know what rims would fit my 92 GXE?
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there are so many rims out there, and most of them will fit. the biggest questions will be
a.) what are you looking for in a rim size? width? depth(offset)? height/diameter?
b.) are you dropped?
c.) are you just asking, or is there a budget?

our cars use a 5x114.3 or 5x4.5 bolt pattern (they are the same pattern)
I have seen 3rd gens with 22's. ridiculously huge. I have seen some with rims as wide as 9"(perhaps bigger, but not sure). I have seen major offsets, even, in the range of 50+(using spacers + longer studs).
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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Im just looking for a 17 or 18 rims, my car isnt lowerd or anything, and id rather not spend much money but id like to spend under 800 for rims and tires.
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thats a pretty low budget. when I got new tires about a year ago, they were almost $500. and you don't want to skimp much on the rubber. its the only thing on the road. cheap tires wont last long, or wont grip in bad weather.

you may check and see if there are any newer mustang rims and tires on craigslist.com they can look good and save yourself some cash getting used.
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Originally Posted by BruceM99
Im just looking for a 17 or 18 rims, my car isnt lowerd or anything, and id rather not spend much money but id like to spend under 800 for rims and tires.
that is a pretty low budget for a set unless you friends that have friends that might be selling rims. if you put 17's or 18's on your car at stock height, its going to look like you are going on an offroad adventure. but we/i the .org can understand that you have a budget. just go to craigslist.com and wait what comes up for sale for rims in your area. i got my current infinity fx35 18inch rims from there for like $250 locally without tires. i then went to my job and told my friend that i needed tires and he told me to give him $200 for all 4 Bridgestone Potenza 225/40/18 brand new runflat tires. i priced them after i bought them at my job and my tires sell for about $350 each. just wait and see what comes up, you might get lucky and score an awesome deal on a nice set of stocks or aftermarket rims.
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i got some 17x7+22mm yesterday for $75 and i'm putting them on with P215/50R17 tires. I'm thinking about doing whichever spring gives a 1.2" drop (eibach iirc?). i know the offset is a bit low but i put one on and it didn't stick out too terribly far from stock (i mean it's only 13mm difference so that's like 1/2")

now i just need some of those pop-in Nissan centercaps b/c they are actually chrysler 300C rims
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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Yeah Eibachs are 1.2 inch.

17s are a good choice IMO, only wheel size I've seen where you can get a tire that is only .1% different from stock in terms of outside diameter.
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16" are pretty good if you're not looking for a drop. Almost any 16" rim you get will look way better than stock, but won't make your car look like a 4x4 like 17's or 18's would. You could look into the 97-99 Maxima SE 5 spoke wheels, they look pretty good and give the car a nice OEM feel. And $800 is too bad of a budget. I only spent $250 on my Altima rims + tires...

That said, I still need to drop the car; doesn't look horrible, but lower is better in my case.
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Originally Posted by BruceM99
Im just looking for a 17 or 18 rims, my car isnt lowerd or anything, and id rather not spend much money but id like to spend under 800 for rims and tires.
IMO I think 5th gen 17" and 16" make the 3rd gen look way better than those prehistoric stingray and semi circular 15 "ers. I personally fit me Titanium Edition polished 17x7 on the car and wow!!! I still bought another set of wheels ( MB Drifters) because it had enough room for Brembo Gran Turismo brakes and no fitment issues!
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02 Altima 3.5SE 17s

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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Are you selling those?
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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how about 96 mustang gt rims they look sick!!!

http://www.4dsc.com/articles/suspens...g_wheels.shtml
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1998 (17x8) Cobra FTW... I love those 5-spokers.
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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click on the link and choose ur maxima year and model and website actually shows u the rims on the 3rd gen maxima with different colors....i like this website...

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...nForums160x120
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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i like this one....
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Pearl93VE
1998 (17x8) Cobra FTW... I love those 5-spokers.
18s look the best on third gens.
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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looks good. nice web site. i would like to go with steel wheels from AR, 16 x 8 with 5 in back spacing. they are $50 to 60 a piece.
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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800 is not that bad... thats a decent budget when you are purchasing rims/tires for a 15+ yr old car... i got mine from a guy on craigs list for 300 with tires... some tires i recommend Fuzion HRi tires... i have 265/65/17... i think... dont wanna go to the garage and check *LAZY*... anyways.. these are nice tires, but are no longer made... BUT you can go to your local Firestone or Bridgestone then they will prolly have some in stock...
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Originally Posted by Gman8990
800 is not that bad... thats a decent budget when you are purchasing rims/tires for a 15+ yr old car... i got mine from a guy on craigs list for 300 with tires... some tires i recommend Fuzion HRi tires... i have 265/65/17... i think... dont wanna go to the garage and check *LAZY*... anyways.. these are nice tires, but are no longer made... BUT you can go to your local Firestone or Bridgestone then they will prolly have some in stock...
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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You'd rub like a mother...
i'm gonna have to say he subbed the 4's for 6's there.... 245 45 17 is more down-to-earth
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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Im sorry but im not putting a mustang wheels no where near a any max.Let alone any nissan!!!
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jdmjunky
Im sorry but im not putting a mustang wheels no where near a any max.Let alone any nissan!!!
Yeah, SVT Rims aren't strong, plentiful, attractive or inexpensive; They're not perfect sized, don't have a perfect offset, prefect bolt pattern, or Center bore either.

ibjustgowithmadtytejaydeeemrimsinstead
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i like the ones on Michael's old white SE better.
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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So if i had 18inch rims what tires would fit? 225x40x18?
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So if i had 18inch rims what tires would fit? 225x40x18?
18-by-what? 18x7? 18x8? 18x9? 225 is a tiny bit narrow for what most people use with 18's

go here. enter in the tire size you want to run on the left side and uncheck the rim/offset info, that way it will suggest the right one for you.

http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp

you want the outside diameter as close to 25.5" as possible. plus/minus half an inch is OK. mine are 25.9" tall (225 50 17)
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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well the tires are already on the rims im looking at im just trying to make sure they will fit my car.
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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they are 18x7.5

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My boy just put some 19s on his third gen w/ 30 profiles Ima post a pic soon.
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Originally Posted by BruceM99
they are 18x7.5
what's the offset?
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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$150

i just got sick 18 inch rims and tires for only $150.. i love craigslist
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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$150 for everything
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i just got sick 18 inch rims and tires for only $150.. i love craigslist
cool. what's the full spec?

rim size & offset, tire size & brand/type
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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18x7.5 25/40/18 MKW rims
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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$150 for everything

too much$$
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Exactly what rims are the ones on the first two cars of post #23, the ones on Michael's (not that I really know who that is...) car?
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Originally Posted by BenStoked
there are so many rims out there, and most of them will fit. the biggest questions will be
a.) what are you looking for in a rim size? width? depth(offset)? height/diameter?
b.) are you dropped?
c.) are you just asking, or is there a budget?

our cars use a 5x114.3 or 5x4.5 bolt pattern (they are the same pattern)
I have seen 3rd gens with 22's. ridiculously huge. I have seen some with rims as wide as 9"(perhaps bigger, but not sure). I have seen major offsets, even, in the range of 50+(using spacers + longer studs).
I'm considering spending around 1500 on some 20's for my 92' Maxima GXE , however I don't know if they'd fit my Maxima. Would they rub, or cause the ride to be uncomfortable? What's your opinion, have you seen anyone with more than 18's, or 19's ? If so , would I need to buy new struts or a 2" lift kit for my Maxima?
Old Apr 10, 2012 | 12:05 AM
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Besides... 20" rims on a 3rd gen?
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Originally Posted by Maxima24/7
I'm considering spending around 1500 on some 20's for my 92' Maxima GXE , however I don't know if they'd fit my Maxima. Would they rub, or cause the ride to be uncomfortable? What's your opinion, have you seen anyone with more than 18's, or 19's ? If so , would I need to buy new struts or a 2" lift kit for my Maxima?
Might rub, turning radius will be horrible and yes it will ride rough because in order to fit your gonna have to run a rubber band tire. Watch out for pot holes! Why you want to put 20s on it? They'll look like goofy azz 24s on this car (donk). Unless thats what your into. You won't get to enjoy all the aspects of the 3rd gen suspension.
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