hey guys what size rims should i get 17's 0r 18's and what size tire?let me know why too thanx guys

 

Check out these links for some info:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....otational+mass
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....lling+diameter

Also, check out www.tirerack.com

Also, you might want to try the search function before the Maxima.Org Collective Community Council decides to chop your head off for not doing so!

 

It depends on your priorities.

If. . .looks, handling? -> get 18"s
If. . .ride quality, better accelleration & braking? -> get 17"s

This has been beat to death here, but the larger the wheel is, the more it will negatively affect both braking and accelleration. This is because of basic physics: a larger wheel robs more energy from the engine (accellerating) or the brakes (braking) because more of the mass of the wheel is farther from the hub.

Keep in mind, 18" tires will always cost more to replace, unless you come across a screamin' deal. Also, 18" wheels are more prone to bending due to road-hazards or even potholes.

When considering tire size, whatever your choice, keep in mind the overall diameter of the tire. The overall diameter of your upgraded tires should be as close as possible to the overall diameter of your stock tires. This will ensure that not only your speedometer and odometer indicate accurately, but that the gearing will remain as close to stock as possible.

(If the overall diameter is too large, accelleration will not be as quick, because you will have effectively changed the gearing. By the same token, if the overall diameter is too small, your accelleration may be slightly quicker, but at the expense of your highway fuel economy - plus it will exaggerate that already cavernous wheel gap).

www.tirerack.com lists overall diameters for all it's tires 4 sale.

Just select the tire you are interested in & click on th "Specs" link after you've reached the tire's main page.

For reference:
P215 60 R15 (1995 Maxima SE - OEM tire size)
Overall diameter for this tire is: 25.2"

There are many options in 17" or 18" tires that will keep you close to this overall diameter.

Good luck!

 

i say go with 17's and get an oem wheel off a 2k or newer max

I have 18's

 

18

 

It's only an inch difference but that inch looks a lot bigger in real life. 18's look sooo much better than 17's.

 

18"

 

i have 18's and they do look better however the weight is just killing me, thats why i am going to sell them for some racing hart rims. I am not sure on the weight of 18 racing harts but if they are less than my 60lbs then i will go with them.

 

what is a reasonable weight for 17's and 18's

 

Expect the weight around 25-35 lb's..and alot more for chrome.

18's look good on the max....here's a pic of mine...

 

I have my 18's I love them to death but when I get more cash in the future I will go with lighter 18's. Tire size I have 245/40 18 that right there will make your overall diamter look pretty darn huge. I measured my 18 next to my friends 20's he had only a 1 1/2 inch diameter difference but it wasnt more than 2 inches on overall diameter with tires. Here just go here this is where my page check it out. http://maxima.cardomain.com/id/jay26


go with 18's looks very nice

 

Ok, stupid question. I just purchased new Konig Toxxins 17x7 and I now realize that I should have gone with 7.5, but I do not know what tire size to buy that will keep the wheel diameter close to stock. I have the 16x6.5 5 spoke rims with 215/55/16. Do I need to get 225/45 or 235/45 tires.

 

I recommend 17x8 rims. They fit the tire size 235/45/17 perfectly, which preserves the stock tire diameter.

My car already rides harshly with 17's on my H&R/Tok setup. I can't imagine how bad it would be with 18's.

 

Well...I was in this same debate a couple months ago and I decided on 17"s for the performance. I got 13.6 lbs () Racing Harts, which are nice but I get MAD wheelspin now. Anyways, they just don't look big enough for the Maxima. I am dropped 2" with Sprints and the 17"s still don't fill up the Maxima's HUGE wheelwells. You can check out my website for pics, and you will see why I say 17" is just not big enough for the Maxima. But make sure you get lightweight 18s, or you'll lose ALOT of that straight-line acceleration. Maybe Kosei K-1s, Racing Hart CP-035s , or if you can afford them look into Volks. Maybe take a look personally at some Maxima with 17"s vs. 18"s and you can make your own decision.
-Cyrus

 

Great looking car and great rims, but sorry dood, the amber corners GOT TO GO! And lets not forget tint! Get tint!

DPW

 

Thanks man. Clears are next on my list and tint is not far behind.
-Cyrus