Putting 17s on a 4th gen .. will they fit?
01-10-2002, 12:19 PM
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Putting 17s on a 4th gen .. will they fit?
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I'm getting a set of Altima (2002) 17s for my 95 Max but they come with 215/55R17 tires.
According to the guy who's setting me up with the tires, my current wheel/tire setup (215/60R15) has a dynamic load radius (DLR) of 306mm. The TK tires have a DLR of 323mm, and he says it 'might' interfere with the steering gear or inner fender.
I plan to lower my car using GC coilovers by about 1.5-2" soon, so what tires should I go with? Will the 215/55R17 tires work fine? Or should I get 215/45R17s (DLR = 304mm) instead?
I know so many people have 17s, even 18s so I'm sure you've had to debate this out. I appreciate it, thanks.
P.S: The 215/55R17 tires are all season, but the 215/45R17s are summer tires. So I prefer going with the 215/55R17s UNLESS there's a problem. Please help me out with this ........
I'm getting a set of Altima (2002) 17s for my 95 Max but they come with 215/55R17 tires.
According to the guy who's setting me up with the tires, my current wheel/tire setup (215/60R15) has a dynamic load radius (DLR) of 306mm. The TK tires have a DLR of 323mm, and he says it 'might' interfere with the steering gear or inner fender.
I plan to lower my car using GC coilovers by about 1.5-2" soon, so what tires should I go with? Will the 215/55R17 tires work fine? Or should I get 215/45R17s (DLR = 304mm) instead?
I know so many people have 17s, even 18s so I'm sure you've had to debate this out. I appreciate it, thanks.
P.S: The 215/55R17 tires are all season, but the 215/45R17s are summer tires. So I prefer going with the 215/55R17s UNLESS there's a problem. Please help me out with this ........
01-10-2002, 12:31 PM
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Originally posted by matty
I dont know much about tires and wheels but they should be fine if they have the same offset and lug pattern
I dont know much about tires and wheels but they should be fine if they have the same offset and lug pattern
But how about clearance with the inner fender wall, or steering gear? Especially the front when you turn?
01-10-2002, 12:34 PM
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When I make a hard right turn with my 17's on they rub on the inner plastic mud gards and make a vibrating sound...I havent fixed this minor problem yet..you should be alright
01-10-2002, 02:08 PM
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Originally posted by RedMax95
how wide are the rims? mm dont work for me, mine are 235/45/17
how wide are the rims? mm dont work for me, mine are 235/45/17
Matty, how much drop do you have? How wide are your tires?
01-10-2002, 02:15 PM
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Re: Re: Putting 17s on a 4th gen .. will they fit?
Originally posted by maxedout95
I have them on my Maxima they fit just right and they look phat
I have them on my Maxima they fit just right and they look phat
What's your drop?
01-10-2002, 02:25 PM
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What's your tire size?
What's your drop?
What's your tire size?
What's your drop?
01-10-2002, 02:55 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Putting 17s on a 4th gen .. will they fit?
Yeah, I've got stock suspension too.
I've noticed alot of people have 235 wide tires. I figure, using 215 wide tires will reduce the chances of having interference issues, but what about the the sidewall ratio?
I've got to decide soon
Doesn't anyone have 215/55R17s with about a 2" drop?
If someone has a 1.5-2" drop, and is using 215/55R17s, please tell me if you have interference issues at full-turn?
The fact that matty has inner fender issues makes me somewhat worried. I'd like to avoid that as much as possible. Matty, what are your tire specs?
I've noticed alot of people have 235 wide tires. I figure, using 215 wide tires will reduce the chances of having interference issues, but what about the the sidewall ratio?
I've got to decide soon
Doesn't anyone have 215/55R17s with about a 2" drop?
If someone has a 1.5-2" drop, and is using 215/55R17s, please tell me if you have interference issues at full-turn?
The fact that matty has inner fender issues makes me somewhat worried. I'd like to avoid that as much as possible. Matty, what are your tire specs?
01-10-2002, 09:40 PM
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Of course they will fit. A few members here even 20s(although they are stretching it)I believe.
I got 17" rims with 235/40 tires, and Sprint springs(even cut rear springs to make it level with the front)no problems at all.
I got 17" rims with 235/40 tires, and Sprint springs(even cut rear springs to make it level with the front)no problems at all.
01-10-2002, 09:57 PM
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Originally posted by Cumalot
Of course they will fit. A few members here even 20s(although they are stretching it)I believe.
I got 17" rims with 235/40 tires, and Sprint springs(even cut rear springs to make it level with the front)no problems at all.
Of course they will fit. A few members here even 20s(although they are stretching it)I believe.
I got 17" rims with 235/40 tires, and Sprint springs(even cut rear springs to make it level with the front)no problems at all.
01-10-2002, 10:05 PM
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did cutting it reduce ride quality very much? my back sits way too high
did cutting it reduce ride quality very much? my back sits way too high
Maybe just a bit. Not as bad as people make it out to be though. And my sig is outdated. Once I get black rims repowercoated(damaged...my fault)and put them on, I'll take some new pics. Even with the stock rims, it's a big improvement over the huge gap in the back. Didn't Sprint springs were advertise saying it's a 2" drop all around. Yeah right! Oh well, at least, it is now in my case.
01-10-2002, 11:09 PM
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Whether any lowered cars rub or not doesn't really help you since what you're worried about should be the HEIGHT of the tire rather than the width. (A lowered car that rubs would've rubbed too if not lowered - just depends how much you compress the suspension.)
The 215/55 tire is 1" taller overall than your stock tire (according to the miata.net tire calculator), meaning it'll be 1/2" closer to everything under the fender. This isn't a huge space so if I were to hazard a guess, I'd say it'd be fine, with possible rubbing only on full-lock, bottomed or topped out suspension turns. This assumes of course, that the offset of these rims is very close to your stock offset. (Or offset more favorably to give more room)
The 215/55 tire is 1" taller overall than your stock tire (according to the miata.net tire calculator), meaning it'll be 1/2" closer to everything under the fender. This isn't a huge space so if I were to hazard a guess, I'd say it'd be fine, with possible rubbing only on full-lock, bottomed or topped out suspension turns. This assumes of course, that the offset of these rims is very close to your stock offset. (Or offset more favorably to give more room)
01-11-2002, 06:52 AM
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Originally posted by Bman
Whether any lowered cars rub or not doesn't really help you since what you're worried about should be the HEIGHT of the tire rather than the width. (A lowered car that rubs would've rubbed too if not lowered - just depends how much you compress the suspension.)
The 215/55 tire is 1" taller overall than your stock tire (according to the miata.net tire calculator), meaning it'll be 1/2" closer to everything under the fender. This isn't a huge space so if I were to hazard a guess, I'd say it'd be fine, with possible rubbing only on full-lock, bottomed or topped out suspension turns. This assumes of course, that the offset of these rims is very close to your stock offset. (Or offset more favorably to give more room)
Whether any lowered cars rub or not doesn't really help you since what you're worried about should be the HEIGHT of the tire rather than the width. (A lowered car that rubs would've rubbed too if not lowered - just depends how much you compress the suspension.)
The 215/55 tire is 1" taller overall than your stock tire (according to the miata.net tire calculator), meaning it'll be 1/2" closer to everything under the fender. This isn't a huge space so if I were to hazard a guess, I'd say it'd be fine, with possible rubbing only on full-lock, bottomed or topped out suspension turns. This assumes of course, that the offset of these rims is very close to your stock offset. (Or offset more favorably to give more room)
However, the 215/45 are summer tires, the 215/55 are all-season. So I'd prefer the 215/55s IF they will not interfere with the inner fender. I only plan to drop about 1.5-2", no more.
The rims are the Altima 17s, they've got a 45mm offset.
01-11-2002, 01:54 PM
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Originally posted by RedMax95
ok, i could see how height could be a problem, get the lower one, its still plenty of tire
ok, i could see how height could be a problem, get the lower one, its still plenty of tire
Still plenty of tire ... but SUMMER TIRES!!!
Got to be extra cautious during rain & winter months.
Not that I'm not already
01-11-2002, 01:57 PM
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Yeah, that's why I'm undecided between the 215/55 or the 215/45. The 215/45 is 2mm less than my stock wheel dynamic load radius. The 215/55 is about 17mm more DLR.
However, the 215/45 are summer tires, the 215/55 are all-season. So I'd prefer the 215/55s IF they will not interfere with the inner fender. I only plan to drop about 1.5-2", no more.
The rims are the Altima 17s, they've got a 45mm offset.
Yeah, that's why I'm undecided between the 215/55 or the 215/45. The 215/45 is 2mm less than my stock wheel dynamic load radius. The 215/55 is about 17mm more DLR.
However, the 215/45 are summer tires, the 215/55 are all-season. So I'd prefer the 215/55s IF they will not interfere with the inner fender. I only plan to drop about 1.5-2", no more.
The rims are the Altima 17s, they've got a 45mm offset.
01-11-2002, 02:36 PM
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Originally posted by voltman
How wide are they? I've got a set of 17x7.5, 45mm wheels. I personally like 225/50/17 right now.
How wide are they? I've got a set of 17x7.5, 45mm wheels. I personally like 225/50/17 right now.
My tire options are either:
a) 215/55R17 all-season (DLR = 323mm)
b) 215/45R17 summer (DLR = 304mm)
My stock setup is 215/60R15 (DLR = 306mm).
I'm thinking of playing it safe and getting option b) 215/45R17 tires. Pity they're summer tires, not all season though
I figure, better be safe than sorry (with the size).
01-11-2002, 03:20 PM
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Re: Putting 17s on a 4th gen .. will they fit?
I had 17x8 with toyos 235/45-17 infront, and 245/45-17 in the back. I had minimal rubbing in front, but only when the wheel turned all the way to one side. Another thing that happend was that the tires began to follow the grooves on the street and fwy.
They felt good at high speeds and even better on turns. Also the ride is going to be a lot harder with lower profile tires.
They felt good at high speeds and even better on turns. Also the ride is going to be a lot harder with lower profile tires.
01-11-2002, 04:37 PM
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Re: Putting 17s on a 4th gen .. will they fit?
Originally posted by pocketrocket
Deal is:
I'm getting a set of Altima (2002) 17s for my 95 Max but they come with 215/55R17 tires.
I plan to lower my car using GC coilovers by about 1.5-2" soon, so what tires should I go with? Will the 215/55R17 tires work fine? Or should I get 215/45R17s (DLR = 304mm) instead?
Deal is:
I'm getting a set of Altima (2002) 17s for my 95 Max but they come with 215/55R17 tires.
I plan to lower my car using GC coilovers by about 1.5-2" soon, so what tires should I go with? Will the 215/55R17 tires work fine? Or should I get 215/45R17s (DLR = 304mm) instead?
215/45/17s are way too small for a Maxima. Don't get those.
01-11-2002, 04:49 PM
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Re: Re: Putting 17s on a 4th gen .. will they fit?
Originally posted by Micah95GLE
215/45/17s are way too small for a Maxima. Don't get those.
215/45/17s are way too small for a Maxima. Don't get those.
Just when I thought they were the best to go with.I'm getting the tires for free, so that's why I only have the two options of either going with 215/45R17 (summer) or 215/55R17 (all-season) tires.
I don't want the damn inner fender rubbing, so I'm considering playing it safe with the 215/45R17 UNLESS someone can confirm that 215/55R17s on 17x7's, with a 2" drop will not have rubbing problems, even at full-turn. Any 'confirmers'?
01-11-2002, 05:30 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Putting 17s on a 4th gen .. will they fit?
Originally posted by pocketrocket
Arrggghhhhh Just when I thought they were the best to go with.
I'm getting the tires for free, so that's why I only have the two options of either going with 215/45R17 (summer) or 215/55R17 (all-season) tires.
I don't want the damn inner fender rubbing, so I'm considering playing it safe with the 215/45R17 UNLESS someone can confirm that 215/55R17s on 17x7's, with a 2" drop will not have rubbing problems, even at full-turn. Any 'confirmers'?
Arrggghhhhh
Just when I thought they were the best to go with.I'm getting the tires for free, so that's why I only have the two options of either going with 215/45R17 (summer) or 215/55R17 (all-season) tires.
I don't want the damn inner fender rubbing, so I'm considering playing it safe with the 215/45R17 UNLESS someone can confirm that 215/55R17s on 17x7's, with a 2" drop will not have rubbing problems, even at full-turn. Any 'confirmers'?
The 215/45s will have very short sidewalls, so the ride will be extra harsh and you increase the chance of bending wheels. Plus, with the tiny tires, the car will look like it has roller skate wheels on it (stupid). And the gearing will be off considerably. Do it right.
01-11-2002, 05:58 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Putting 17s on a 4th gen .. will they fit?
Originally posted by Micah95GLE
The 215/45s will have very short sidewalls, so the ride will be extra harsh and you increase the chance of bending wheels. Plus, with the tiny tires, the car will look like it has roller skate wheels on it (stupid). And the gearing will be off considerably. Do it right.
The 215/45s will have very short sidewalls, so the ride will be extra harsh and you increase the chance of bending wheels. Plus, with the tiny tires, the car will look like it has roller skate wheels on it (stupid). And the gearing will be off considerably. Do it right.
I have an auto and my gearing was fine. Spedo was not off or anything. It also looked alright IMO, BUT when I was turning fast I could hear the tires squealing and did not grip well. My buddy works for big O so I brought them back and bumped up to 235/45 for nothing. I also live in vegas so weather is not an issue for me. If it's an issue for you I'd get the all season for free and save some money till summer and buy some new summer tires.
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01-11-2002, 07:43 PM
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Re: Re: Putting 17s on a 4th gen .. will they fit?
Originally posted by Micah95GLE
215/45/17s are way too small for a Maxima. Don't get those.
215/45/17s are way too small for a Maxima. Don't get those.
01-11-2002, 08:02 PM
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My speedo should only be off by 6% if I use the 215/55R17 tires (or was it with the 215/45R17s .. I forgot). Anyways, I can supposedly correct the error with a different gear pinion ... who cares! I've got a handheld GPS, I'll figure out how much off I am and remember that.
Yeah, the tires are free. Sweet deal, but I've got to pick one of the two options I mentioned above.
Since I can't afford to lower my car yet (planning on GCs & KONIs/KYBs), I've got no way to 'try' it out with my lowered setup. This Monday, I'll be confirming with the guy for the tires & my Altima 17x7 rims ... looks like I might be getting the 215/45R17 tires.
Yeah, the tires are free. Sweet deal, but I've got to pick one of the two options I mentioned above.
Since I can't afford to lower my car yet (planning on GCs & KONIs/KYBs), I've got no way to 'try' it out with my lowered setup. This Monday, I'll be confirming with the guy for the tires & my Altima 17x7 rims ... looks like I might be getting the 215/45R17 tires.
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