Wheels - Question
03-13-2003, 07:34 PM
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Wheels - Question
Hi,
I'm completely new to this subject 'wheels etc.' and I'm lookin' to get few opinions on what is the best way of getting new rims/tires.
I've visited couple of sites (such as www.wheelmax.com)and looks like I could pick something out of the bunch, but the question is 17" or 18" rims.
1. 235x40x18
2. 225x45x17
I definitely don't want any rubbing. Performance is not my biggest thing, my objective is to get reliable and maintenance free and all season tires/rims.
Your suggestions are greatly appreciated.
I'm completely new to this subject 'wheels etc.' and I'm lookin' to get few opinions on what is the best way of getting new rims/tires.
I've visited couple of sites (such as www.wheelmax.com)and looks like I could pick something out of the bunch, but the question is 17" or 18" rims.
1. 235x40x18
2. 225x45x17
I definitely don't want any rubbing. Performance is not my biggest thing, my objective is to get reliable and maintenance free and all season tires/rims.
Your suggestions are greatly appreciated.
03-13-2003, 08:21 PM
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Re: Wheels - Question
I'm about to get rims too. I want 18's but it's difficult to find something affordable and lightweight. Some people don't think it makes much of a difference but I have felt otherwise. Of the line in an automatic it's especially noticeable. I think i'm gettin my rims from discount tire simply because there are lots of stores around in case i have problems with my rims/tires. They are good about honoring their warranty from my experience.
03-16-2003, 06:17 PM
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mb1, thx for your reply.
koldsimer, I did some research and so far I can tell you that most of the aftermarket rims are warranted only a year; however tires that just depends on the manufacture. I'm sure on this forum guys will give you few pointers.
Good Luck
koldsimer, I did some research and so far I can tell you that most of the aftermarket rims are warranted only a year; however tires that just depends on the manufacture. I'm sure on this forum guys will give you few pointers.
Good Luck
03-16-2003, 08:03 PM
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Originally posted by lizzard
mb1, thx for your reply.
koldsimer, I did some research and so far I can tell you that most of the aftermarket rims are warranted only a year; however tires that just depends on the manufacture. I'm sure on this forum guys will give you few pointers.
Good Luck
mb1, thx for your reply.
koldsimer, I did some research and so far I can tell you that most of the aftermarket rims are warranted only a year; however tires that just depends on the manufacture. I'm sure on this forum guys will give you few pointers.
Good Luck
03-17-2003, 01:17 PM
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Originally posted by koldsimer
Well, i've bought two sets of tires and rims from discount tire and also purchased the extended warranty. No matter what my dumbass did to those tires they always replaced them with no hassles. This includes three sidewall punctures while 4-wheeling my blazer in N.M. They trully stand behind their warranty.
Well, i've bought two sets of tires and rims from discount tire and also purchased the extended warranty. No matter what my dumbass did to those tires they always replaced them with no hassles. This includes three sidewall punctures while 4-wheeling my blazer in N.M. They trully stand behind their warranty.
what was the name of the place where you got your wheels? I've looked and www.wheelmax.com but the warranty is only for a year.
thx
03-17-2003, 03:20 PM
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Originally posted by lizzard
what was the name of the place where you got your wheels? I've looked and www.wheelmax.com but the warranty is only for a year.
thx
what was the name of the place where you got your wheels? I've looked and www.wheelmax.com but the warranty is only for a year.
thx
03-17-2003, 03:47 PM
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I found some 17's the tire size is 235/40 ZR 17. I'm riding on a 2" drop with Sprint springs - would I have any problem with those tires rubbing? I was told the offset was 40, will that bolt right up to my Max? I don't know much about bolt patterns
any help would be appreciated
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any help would be appreciated -Thanks
03-17-2003, 06:26 PM
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Originally posted by Odie96
I found some 17's the tire size is 235/40 ZR 17. I'm riding on a 2" drop with Sprint springs - would I have any problem with those tires rubbing? I was told the offset was 40, will that bolt right up to my Max? I don't know much about bolt patterns any help would be appreciated
-Thanks
I found some 17's the tire size is 235/40 ZR 17. I'm riding on a 2" drop with Sprint springs - would I have any problem with those tires rubbing? I was told the offset was 40, will that bolt right up to my Max? I don't know much about bolt patterns
any help would be appreciated -Thanks
03-17-2003, 07:27 PM
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alright guys here goes..
you want to keep your tire diameter stock even if you get larger size wheels..you keep it stock so you dont mess up your speedometer reading or mess up your odometer..if you want 17s, get a 235/45/17..if you want 18s, get a 235/40/18..i have 18s on my car with those dimensions and there is no rubbing and everything is great..as far as offsets, mine are +45 and they look great, but most offsets will be fine..also, bolt patterns for maximas are 5x114.3
hope this info helps u guys
you want to keep your tire diameter stock even if you get larger size wheels..you keep it stock so you dont mess up your speedometer reading or mess up your odometer..if you want 17s, get a 235/45/17..if you want 18s, get a 235/40/18..i have 18s on my car with those dimensions and there is no rubbing and everything is great..as far as offsets, mine are +45 and they look great, but most offsets will be fine..also, bolt patterns for maximas are 5x114.3
hope this info helps u guys
03-17-2003, 09:52 PM
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Originally posted by Bad97MaxSE
225/40/18
225/40/18
205/65/15 = 25.49 (those were the size of my stock tires)
235/40/18 = 25.40
heres the site for the calculations http://www.geocities.com/jgadlage/tirecalc.html
peace max bros
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