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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 11:35 AM
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Don't plan to lower car what size of rims to get

hey guys i need a little advice i dont plan to lower my car so if i put 17" or 16" wheels on my car would that raise the CG or should i stick to regular 15" wheels and keep my car balanced
Old Jul 28, 2002 | 11:43 AM
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when i got bigger rims the ride height went from like 25.5" to 25.6". IT's not really a big deal.
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Don't get 17's if you are never going to lower your car, it will look rediculous. The apparent wheelgap will be atrocious.
Old Jul 28, 2002 | 02:25 PM
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I have 17s on my non lowered car and I should really lower it. It is better then 16 or 15. So if you can choose between 15, 16, or 17s get 17s.
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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 05:59 PM
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Originally posted by pro
I have 17s on my non lowered car and I should really lower it. It is better then 16 or 15. So if you can choose between 15, 16, or 17s get 17s.
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Do you have pics of your car w. 17" wheels not lowered?
Old Jul 28, 2002 | 09:07 PM
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Originally posted by Nealoc187
Don't get 17's if you are never going to lower your car, it will look rediculous. The apparent wheelgap will be atrocious.


so yu saying i should stick to stock size right or i can get 16" wheels
Old Jul 28, 2002 | 10:11 PM
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If you wanna be the man, do this. Cut out your fendors in the front and on the back, cut out them to, right benind the back windshield. Then put some 24's on there, and ride like a truck. Dont say its imposible, anyting is possible
Old Jul 28, 2002 | 10:33 PM
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16" or 20".
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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 11:21 PM
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Originally posted by JetBlackMax
If you wanna be the man, do this. Cut out your fendors in the front and on the back, cut out them to, right benind the back windshield. Then put some 24's on there, and ride like a truck. Dont say its imposible, anyting is possible
ill do it if yu provide the dough for the operation all right and would someone please give me a straight answer whether i should stick to stock wheels or get some new 16" or 17" wheels cause i aint gonna lower my car
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I had my 17s on for a few days before I lowered my car... it looks retarded trust me. Go with 16's if you arent going to lower it. 15" aftermarket wheels are dumb on a car this large. If I were you I'd just get some stock 16" SE wheels.
Old Jul 29, 2002 | 05:46 AM
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Originally posted by Nealoc187
I had my 17s on for a few days before I lowered my car... it looks retarded trust me. Go with 16's if you arent going to lower it. 15" aftermarket wheels are dumb on a car this large. If I were you I'd just get some stock 16" SE wheels.

thanks a lot man appreciate the advice
Old Jul 29, 2002 | 08:07 AM
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I had my 17s on for a few days before I lowered my car... it looks retarded trust me. Go with 16's if you arent going to lower it. 15" aftermarket wheels are dumb on a car this large. If I were you I'd just get some stock 16" SE wheels
agreed.
Old Jul 29, 2002 | 09:15 AM
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agreed.
Or go with the 2000+ SE wheels... they are 17s, kinda stock and look nice.
Old Jul 29, 2002 | 02:52 PM
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Originally posted by JeffesonM


Or go with the 2000+ SE wheels... they are 17s, kinda stock and look nice.

that was my original choice so i might stick with it
Old Jul 29, 2002 | 03:53 PM
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17's on non-lowered Max

Here are some pics of my Max, 17" Konigs, stock SE suspension. I dont like the wheel gap, and would like to drop it about 1.5", but i'm waiting for money and also a good recommendation of springs/struts that wont severly stiffen the ride.
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Re: 17's on non-lowered Max

Originally posted by bidnizman
Here are some pics of my Max, 17" Konigs, stock SE suspension. I dont like the wheel gap, and would like to drop it about 1.5", but i'm waiting for money and also a good recommendation of springs/struts that wont severly stiffen the ride.
I'm riding stock too, but everyone seems pretty happy with the H&R AGX combo. AGXs are adjustable so you can make as stiff as you like.
Old Jul 29, 2002 | 04:01 PM
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16's or 17's......I have 17's...
Old Jul 29, 2002 | 06:56 PM
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Re: Re: 17's on non-lowered Max

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I'm riding stock too, but everyone seems pretty happy with the H&R AGX combo. AGXs are adjustable so you can make as stiff as you like.
Your car look good, wheel gap not too bad.
Old Jul 29, 2002 | 08:41 PM
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Re: 17's on non-lowered Max

Originally posted by bidnizman
Here are some pics of my Max, 17" Konigs, stock SE suspension. I dont like the wheel gap, and would like to drop it about 1.5", but i'm waiting for money and also a good recommendation of springs/struts that wont severly stiffen the ride.

thanks for the help with the pics ill definetly stick to 16" or 15" or i might ride out my Honeycomb rims
Old Jul 30, 2002 | 08:43 AM
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they look like twinkees

18's on eibach prokit drop. can it look any cleaner??? caut and paste damn it!!
http://www.villagephotos.com/viewpub...4460&uid=37545
Old Jul 30, 2002 | 08:47 AM
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Re: they look like twinkees

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18's on eibach prokit drop. can it look any cleaner??? caut and paste damn it!!
http://www.villagephotos.com/viewpub...4460&uid=37545

sorry man 18's a little too much for my blood ill stick to the lower digits
Old Jul 30, 2002 | 10:39 AM
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Look at my sig. 17" on a non-lowered maxima.
Old Jul 30, 2002 | 10:54 AM
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17s with 45 profile tires and unlowered

CAUTION: wheel gap may cause shock...not to be viewed by the weak hearted

Old Jul 30, 2002 | 02:16 PM
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Originally posted by MaximaPower
17s with 45 profile tires and unlowered

CAUTION: wheel gap may cause shock...not to be viewed by the weak hearted


hey man i'm gonna sue yu the gap im yur car gave me a heartattack thats how i am now
Old Jul 30, 2002 | 03:41 PM
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hey man i'm gonna sue yu the gap im yur car gave me a heartattack thats how i am now
Sorry, he put up a disclaimer.
Old Jul 30, 2002 | 05:25 PM
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i have a very strong heart even the doctor was shocked cause im only 20 and ive senn thingds in y life but nothing as bad
Old Jul 30, 2002 | 08:10 PM
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Originally posted by naijai
i have a very strong heart even the doctor was shocked cause im only 20 and ive senn thingds in y life but nothing as bad
i know i know
i wonder how ppl driving next to me feel....i've had that gap for more than half a yr now
but once i get some new shocks..hopefully agxs then there wil be no more gap...well a smaller gap..i have H&Rs but not installed yet
Old Aug 5, 2002 | 08:39 AM
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Do you have pics of your car w. 17" wheels not lowered?
check my sig
Old Aug 5, 2002 | 08:56 AM
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Re: 17's on non-lowered Max

Originally posted by bidnizman
Here are some pics of my Max, 17" Konigs, stock SE suspension. I dont like the wheel gap, and would like to drop it about 1.5", but i'm waiting for money and also a good recommendation of springs/struts that wont severly stiffen the ride.
Yeah I'am trying to do same! I have 18's but the gap looks a little to wide for me, but I would like to keep the same ride nothing to stiff if you catch my drif, nothing to bumpy of a ride please
Old Aug 5, 2002 | 09:16 AM
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if your now gonna lower your MONSTER TRUCK, get 18's. They will help elminate that gap just a lil!

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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 09:47 AM
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Originally posted by MaximaPower
17s with 45 profile tires and unlowered

CAUTION: wheel gap may cause shock...not to be viewed by the weak hearted

Yo! This Max look like someone with with a big AS# GAP in the mouth where is the smilies with the missing tooth someone?
Old Aug 5, 2002 | 09:50 AM
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Originally posted by starchildmax


Yo! This Max look like someone with with a big AS# GAP in the mouth where is the smilies with the missing tooth someone?
here you go:



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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 10:05 AM
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dont buy rims period if you arent gonna lower it
Old Aug 5, 2002 | 10:14 AM
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Originally posted by ny96max


here you go:



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lol
Old Aug 5, 2002 | 10:16 AM
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Originally posted by black019
dont buy rims period if you arent gonna lower it
Good call!
Old Sep 2, 2002 | 05:45 PM
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I'm gettin' 18' konig tantrums soon from whalentire.. without lowering it.. until i have money
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