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Old 04-10-2010 | 05:59 AM
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For those driving on 18" wheels

Mods please don't put this on the tire and wheel section because this is specific for the 4th gen Maxima:

I just what to share my experiences on how bad it was riding on 235/40/18 tires in the northeast. After replacing tire after tire, from blowout cause from the smallest pot holes to sidewall bubble. The experience was a nightmare!!!

Well now I upgraded to a bigger size, 235/45/18 and let me just say what a dream it is riding on those size tire. Hitting bumps are now a joy. No rubbing at all.

So those looking to add new rubber for the summer. I would recommend a 235/45/18 tire.

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Old 04-10-2010 | 06:16 AM
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Actually you lost sidewall but you are back to the correct diameter, the 45 series had a half inch more sidewall.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Old 04-10-2010 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by shook187
Mods please don't put this on the tire and wheel section because this is specific for the 4th gen Maxima:

I just what to share my experiences on how bad it was riding on 235/40/18 tires in the northeast. After replacing tire after tire, from blowout cause from the smallest pot holes to sidewall bubble. The experience was a nightmare!!!

Well now I upgraded to a bigger size, 235/45/18 and let me just say what a dream it is riding on those size tire. Hitting bumps are now a joy. No rubbing at all.

So those looking to add new rubber for the summer. I would recommend a 235/45/18 tire.
I believe it also depends on the type of tires being used. Some have really soft sidewalls while others have reinforced sidewalls. Ive ridden on 18's for years. For the majority of the time I rode on 225/40/18's and never had an issue with blown tires or bubbling side walls. Im now on 235/40/18's and the ride is just that much better. I have always used the BFG KDW2 tires which have a pretty stiff sidewall though.
Old 04-10-2010 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Nozama
Actually you lost sidewall but you are back to the correct diameter, the 45 series had a half inch more sidewall.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
How did I lose sidewall? It says I went from 3.7 to 4.2
Old 04-10-2010 | 07:33 AM
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i ride on 235/40/18 and have yet to have any problems...roads here are ****ty as can be too. it is much harsher than the oem wheel/tire though.
Old 04-10-2010 | 07:40 AM
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i had nexens and continental tires in 235/40/18s...never had an issue with them and pot holes...and lord knows i've hit some potholes because i wana be texting and driving LOL
Old 04-10-2010 | 07:58 AM
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no problems with my eagle rs-a. 235/45/18
Old 04-10-2010 | 08:17 AM
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Rocking 225/40/R18 here and have had no problems at all.
Old 04-10-2010 | 08:21 AM
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Maybe I had problems because I'm rolling on Murano wheels.
Old 04-10-2010 | 09:38 PM
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235-40-18 FTW.....no problemz
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