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Old 08-16-2005 | 05:26 PM
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what do u think of these wheels

i have a chance to get a set of 17" enkei rsf-2 wheels with good tires for 500 bux tell me what u think
Old 08-16-2005 | 05:30 PM
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i would go in 18's on that issue
Old 08-16-2005 | 05:34 PM
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Don't get 17's with that style. I had 17 inch ICW's on my last Maxima, 8 spoke, and they looked a touch too small. I had to slam the car (mudflaps about 1/4 an inch from the concrete) for them to look good.
Old 08-16-2005 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MaximaSE96
i have a chance to get a set of 17" enkei rsf-2 wheels with good tires for 500 bux tell me what u think
go for 'em in 18 and if you can get drilled slots and painted calipers

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Old 08-16-2005 | 06:40 PM
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i am buying from a local person
Old 08-16-2005 | 06:45 PM
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your gonna get them anyway cause of the deal your getting and then your gonna put them on and say d@mn i should've gotten 18's instead and then your gonna make yourself like them cause now you have them and then yur gonna say to yourself ehy did i ask them anyway....
Old 08-16-2005 | 07:59 PM
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i dont have 18s to chose from or i would......buying form private seller.....if anyone has got 18s with new tires for 550 shipped to buffalo i would be all over it
Old 08-16-2005 | 08:09 PM
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how long were they used? seems like a pretty good deal but they are too small
Old 08-16-2005 | 08:14 PM
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get them and throw em on ebay for profit
Old 08-16-2005 | 08:44 PM
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why does everyone say they are so small ...I think 17" is the ideal rim size....and those rims look pretty hot...im REAL picky about rims too ... ive never seen them on a 4th gen max but they look hot
Old 08-16-2005 | 09:54 PM
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certain designs of rims look small, and yes that design will look small in your car, but hey 500? id do it in a flash.

Come on man you live in NY you cant drive around in 18s, youll bend that lip in a week
Old 08-16-2005 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 2 Da Max
certain designs of rims look small, and yes that design will look small in your car, but hey 500? id do it in a flash.

Come on man you live in NY you cant drive around in 18s, youll bend that lip in a week
yea jesus... CT is even worse than NY as far as roads go. All the cars in our family need new suspension parts at every tune up interval.. It sucks
Old 08-16-2005 | 11:27 PM
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im in philly..not much better ... all the roads around here are pure garbage
Old 08-17-2005 | 06:32 AM
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they would look to small with such a big lip
buy them and paint them gunmetal, then they will look bigger
Old 08-17-2005 | 06:38 AM
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Go to wheelmax.com. You can get decent deals for 499 with new tires. What tires is he giving you with them? I dont like that style because its really played out now. But if you like them get them. Thats what freedom is all about.
Old 08-17-2005 | 08:07 AM
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I agree style looks old and dry. Price is nice if it comes with rubber.
Old 08-17-2005 | 09:26 AM
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they come with Kumho Ecsta 712s 215/45s i believe ill have to double check......80% tread...they were used for a year and a half summers only....then he bought a civic

i also know a guy that powerdercoats for good pricing too...but i like them.....they are way better than my 87 300zx wheels i go now
Old 08-17-2005 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by MaximaSE96
they come with Kumho Ecsta 712s 215/45s i believe ill have to double check......80% tread...they were used for a year and a half summers only....then he bought a civic

i also know a guy that powerdercoats for good pricing too...but i like them.....they are way better than my 87 300zx wheels i go now
You dont want 215 45 17s. They are too small in diameter. You want 235 45 17s you can get away with 225 50 17s or 215 50 17.

The best tire size for our cars is 235 45 17 in a 17 inch.
Old 08-17-2005 | 09:48 AM
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17"s like those will look too small, my friend's got 17" tantrums on his altima, they look perfect on that, we put them on mine and they looked like a$s.
Old 08-17-2005 | 10:08 AM
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the style of rim is way to plan. I'd rock the SE rims.
Old 08-17-2005 | 10:23 AM
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Uhhmm...actually, 225/45-17 is closer than the 235 in terms of accuracy...
go here...http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecal...?action=submit
easy to use chart that will allow you to compare several sizes at the same time. Just plug in your numbers...
Originally Posted by PAREDLINE
You dont want 215 45 17s. They are too small in diameter. You want 235 45 17s you can get away with 225 50 17s or 215 50 17.

The best tire size for our cars is 235 45 17 in a 17 inch.
Old 08-17-2005 | 11:59 AM
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Good deal...I agree with them being to small though. Save up and get the 18's.
Old 08-17-2005 | 12:45 PM
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I like em' a lot
Old 08-17-2005 | 01:09 PM
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The question is if YOU like them or not.
Old 08-17-2005 | 01:26 PM
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I like them but I think you should go with 18s. 17s wouldnt look bad but I think 18s are the way to go though.
Old 08-18-2005 | 06:23 AM
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IMO, 18s are the way to go. Not too big or too small. I myself am a fan of colored rims with chrome trim giving it an "underground" look to em'
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