Ok, so my max is lowered on H&R's/Illuminas and I just added some 18x7.5 Team Dynamics, but it sits a little too high. I really like the comfort of the h&r's, but I'd really like her to sit a little lower. I'm thinking of getting some Progress springs, but not sure if it will get it low enough or be comfortable. Could I get taller tires to help eliminate some of the fender gap? Currently on 225/40. Btw I don't want coilovers as I'm certain the ride will be too rough. Your thoughts please??

 

they will look really nice once you lower it a little.

 

I think it looks pretty good just how it sits..

 

What's the drop with H&R's/Illuminas?

On 18's
225/40's = 25.08" Dia.
225/45's = 25.97" Dia. (+0.89" total)
225/50's = 26.85" Dia. (+1.77" total)

Aren't stock around 26" dia.? (215/65R15 - '96?)

 

Looks nice, i need to rob someone to get me one of these , But a little lower
would make it look a lot better.

 

Nice wheels

 

thanks for the positive feedback guys!

i believe they are 1.3"F-1.5"R

I think the Progress springs will make my car sit perfect. Anyone on here have these springs + 18's?

 

Champion rims sir

Maybe it's the perspective of the camera, But the way it's sitting it looks like you're on 20s. (To my eyes)

 

the wheels are nice, in all honesty if you want to go lower than what you already are your going to loose ride comfort no matter what. i would suggest coilovers(even tho you said no to them) because 1) you can adjust the ride height to your preference & 2) most coilovers that are offered for the 4th gen come with some kinda damper adjustment (which controls the ride comfort). but like i said, anything lower than what you're on, springs or coilovers, your ride comfort is going to get worse. so unfortunately, ride comfort for our cars is something that has to be sacrificed the lower you go on the ride height. i also wouldnt go with a taller tire either.

my stocks were 205/65/15

i'm running 225/40's on my 18's and before i bought the tires i did some reasearch and this size is the closest to stock tires in 18's. i even had the guy at discount put a 205/65/15 next to a 225/40/18 and the height is almost identical. only other difference was the width of the tire, of course...

 

if the back was a little lower it'd be perfect. although i wouldn't sacrifice comfort for a slightly lower look.

 

what tire size are u using?
look like a slightly bigger tire will make that look a lil bit nicer.

 

lol, i see ur using 225/40, they seems to be smaller in the pics, prob 235/45 would make that look nicer, i think.
i use to drive a GTI and it came stock with 225/45/17 and i just went with 235/45 in the back and eliminate some of the gap.

 

but for some reason in this pic it looks smaller, maybe because of the height...

 

The tires you have run small for a 225. Either go with another 225/40 in another brand or move up to 235/40 with the same brand.

 

I'm one of the few people here who does not usually advocate lowering these cars, especially for a CG2. I think a higher-profile set of tires would help. Lowering would look awkward IMO: the wheel arch and the wheel are presently about concentric; lowering it would give it that "too-low" look you get when the center of the wheel arch is lower than the wheel center.

 

I think it looks good, shame H&Rs don't go just a little lower but at least the ride comfort makes it worth it.

 

if you do end up getting new tires i will buy those. the rims look good but i have to agree your car needs to be lower. but... "opinions are like a**holes everybody's got one and they all stink."

 

I thought stock on non SE was a 205/60R15?
That would make 225/40 the ideal solution on 18" rims, and 225/45 ideal for 17" rims.
235/40 would also be good, BUT you need min 8" wide rims.

 

i was using 234/40 on 17x7 stock gti wheels with no problem.

 

I'm running 225/40's on 18x7.5" rims as well but I'm dropped on AGX's/Eibach's.

Pics:
http://forums.maxima.org/members-rid...w-4th-gen.html

Give it some time to settle. It'll sit a little lower than my set-up, don't worry.

 

but they grab the eye for sure! i like em

 

No doubt lower looks better, but taller rubber adds cushion to the ride every time....decisions, decisions...

 

I think I'm going to put some bigger tires on my rims for now and see what that does for it. If anything, it will give me a smoother ride for sure. Plus, I was thinking a stillen kit would look primo

 

I think it looks pretty sick but if it were lower It would just kill bro ,drop it like its hot!!!

 

Ive heard ksport springs give a good ride and they lower more than H&R. There $144 on ebay too!!

 

^^^they offer probably one of the lowest "drops" out of all the springs out on the market for the maxima 4th gens. they ride a bit rough but thats what i expected, and also ride comfort is the last thing on my mind when i installed them since its common sense that ride comfort gets worse the lower you go (on maximas for that matter)...

 

Nice rims. I think the car looks great...I have a black maxima, so id prefer chrome wheels