MaxSE98

i want my car to look stock but i want it to stick like hell and i dont want to pay alot , should i A)get a set of light wide wheels that look like the stock SE 5spokers, B) fit as wide tires as i can on my wheels or C) buy a set of fittipaldi polaris 17x8's with some goodyear rubber that a kid wants to sell me for 700 bucks, keep in mind i want the best traction and performance for the lowest cost. and i dont want big flashy wheels either, its all about the sleeper, if anyone has an opinion please let me know
maxse98

NYCe MaXiMa

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Just go for some nice rubber on your stock wheels, go for 225/50/16.. as compared to stock 215/55/16 they are a bit wider, and lower profile.. better for cornering, put more tire to the surface plus less roll with the low profile... I have a set of 16" fairly lightweight rims, w/ 225/50/16 Sumitomo's, I can take turns at rollercoaster speeds, and that's with stock suspension and broken lower arm bushings. This will cost you a lot less then buying new rims, and definately have that sleeper look since u won't stand out looking like any regular 97-99 SE max. 17" rims are more for looks, performance wise they may actually be worse, 17" rims are generally heavier then stock.. unless they are super lightweight, which means they will cost a pretty penny, plus 17's will give u an aftermarket look.

MaxSE98

thanks dude ,now that im sure that i can fit 225s ill start looking for tires.i was debating that but i wasnt sure it would work , alot more tires are available in that size... thanks again
max98se

danman183

All I have to say is, DO NOT skate your wheels. I absolutely hate seeing Neons and Civics with the wheels sticking 4 inches out of the wheel-well.

MaxSE98

i promise i wont lol

VQ Quick

to keep the stock look. They are 5 spoke and only slightly different. I put some 17 inch borbet type E's with 235/45-17 potenza's and everyone at work said "......now what did you to your car...it looks the same" .I can tell quite a bit and I love them, but to the average joe it only looks ever so slightly different. And talk about the performance upgrade. It sticks like crazy -cloverleafs, exits ramps at 85+ -no problem. 90 degree turns at 45 mph will amaze you. It just stays planted but still retains the sleeper look. Drawback $800 for wheels. But considering you 'll drive 100,000+ on them, that cost is significanlty less than gas or oil or any other expense and you'll enhance your car immensely.
Alternative -do what the other guy said and put 225/55-16 rubber on the stock 5 spoke. -slightly cheaper and sticks well with the right rubber.

kit

I've just got my tires changed, and i've posted it on this forum telling abt my new tires already.

If u wanna stay the budget low, just forget to get new rims. The tires i've just got r Kumho ECSTA Supra 712. They r ultra high performace. the stock size of maxima should be 215/55R16. You can go for the stock size or 225/55R16. 225/50R16 is ok 2, but with thinner tires, ur mileage will rise faster than usual and it looks ugly with stock suspension 'coz the gap between the tires and the fenders will be very large (it's quite large already when the car is stock).
And the price of this tire is the lowest in its class.

u can take a look here.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/kumho/ku_712.jsp

dmbmaxima2k2

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I have a new set of Pirelli P6000 225/55/16 on Enkei RT-01 16x7.5. They are SO much better than stock 15's with Coopers i had. If you already have the 16's get these tires. I got mine on a great deal off ebay from a dealer with surplus for 354 shipped for all 4. If you can't find them there go to tirerack and get some but go to 50 aspect, all they had on ebay was 225/55 but hey they are AWESOME, once i'm lowered watch out Integras.