OEM Rim Swap...ftw?
05-27-2008, 07:30 AM
#1
OEM Rim Swap...ftw?
so, i've been fantasizing about my 97 se wearing THESE RIMS...
however, the only thing i don't like about them is that they say infiniti on them. well...the infiniti logo. here's my question...will a nissan center cap fit in place of the infiniti center cap? i think it should be the older nissan logo, to match the rest of the nissan burgers on my car. (I.E. 1999 and older)
also, what size tires would make those rims as close to my factory specs so i wouldn't have to reprogram my speedo?
and while i'm on the topic, how hard is it to reprogram the speedo? and is that all that is involved?
however, the only thing i don't like about them is that they say infiniti on them. well...the infiniti logo. here's my question...will a nissan center cap fit in place of the infiniti center cap? i think it should be the older nissan logo, to match the rest of the nissan burgers on my car. (I.E. 1999 and older)
also, what size tires would make those rims as close to my factory specs so i wouldn't have to reprogram my speedo?
and while i'm on the topic, how hard is it to reprogram the speedo? and is that all that is involved?
05-27-2008, 07:44 AM
#2
Those are 18's right? Probably 225/40/18 or 235/40/18
OEM certainly FTW. I'm not sure about the center cap. You can probably find some Nissan ones and try it out. I wouldn't imagine them being too expensive.
S
OEM certainly FTW. I'm not sure about the center cap. You can probably find some Nissan ones and try it out. I wouldn't imagine them being too expensive.
S
05-27-2008, 08:06 AM
#5
I think if you remove the center cap and look at the back side you'll find that the logo is plastic riveted onto the cap where two plastic posts are melted to form flat heads that hold the logo in place. Take the cap off. If this the case, you'll see what I mean...
Anyway, I think what you can do is remove the logos themselves and replace them with Nissan grille or trunk lid logos. Scroll down through this thread... this guy has either done it or plans to. http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=559610
Use this calculator to determine the appropriate tire size(s).
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
Anyway, I think what you can do is remove the logos themselves and replace them with Nissan grille or trunk lid logos. Scroll down through this thread... this guy has either done it or plans to. http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=559610
Use this calculator to determine the appropriate tire size(s).
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
Last edited by Turbobink; 05-27-2008 at 10:09 AM.
05-27-2008, 08:20 AM
#6
Use this calculator to determine the appropriate tire size(s).
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
05-27-2008, 10:21 AM
#10
yea they look great i agree. but the downside is that they weigh something like 28 lbs each. your performance will suffer greatly.
for reference, stock 15 inch sawblades weigh 16.1 lbs.
for reference, stock 15 inch sawblades weigh 16.1 lbs.
05-30-2008, 10:48 AM
#16
THose M wheels are 19"..
they look much better on a 5th gen..
on a 4th gen, 18"s should be max ( no pun intended) - but this is my opinion..
as for the center caps, as mentionned above, I did it to my M35 wheels http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=559610
but your center caps are different.. you might have to get center caps like these
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Nissan-59mm-Wheel...QQcmdZViewItem
which are the center caps for the 4th gen OEM rims and certain 5th gen wheels..
but for sure, OEM rims FTMFW!!!! :d
they look much better on a 5th gen..
on a 4th gen, 18"s should be max ( no pun intended) - but this is my opinion..
as for the center caps, as mentionned above, I did it to my M35 wheels http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=559610
but your center caps are different.. you might have to get center caps like these
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Nissan-59mm-Wheel...QQcmdZViewItem
which are the center caps for the 4th gen OEM rims and certain 5th gen wheels..
but for sure, OEM rims FTMFW!!!! :d
07-07-2008, 03:57 PM
#21
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sorry to bring this up again but will the Infiniti rims that are 18x8.0", +30mm Offset, 5 lug x 114.3mm/4.5" fit my 95SE without spacers? All wheels are the same size and offset, not staggered. heres a pic
07-07-2008, 07:06 PM
#25
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tHANKS. and by the way. for all u guys looking for rims their is a lady selling the 18" rims for $200 off a 2004 Max in the dallas craigslist. two got road rash (on the lip) and two are perfect. i would jump on them but i just got Infiniti ones i posted a couple of posts ago. Just letting u guys know i hav notn to do with the rims but i was trying to get her to $150 lol and she wouldnt for me. This is a pic she sent me 
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