i'm looking at some rims that have a 45mm offset and I wanted to check and see if they will fit, they are 17".

 

https://maxima.org/maxfaqs/sub_tires...#TiresWheels_5

 

that didn't answer my question. If I recall, the 300Z rims have a 45mm offset and people use those. The FAQ does not help in this case. I know some people must have tried this so I'm looking for their reply.

 

there you have already answered your own question..


theblue already answered the question above

 

hmm, How wide are the rims you are looking at? I would ossume that if the rim is 7.5" wide with a 45mm offset, as the Z rim is, then it would fit just as well, If it's wider, then it will probably be closer to the strut.. don't know if it will rub

 

correct, its 17" x 7.5 I just want to hear from somebody who can say "yes, my rims have a 45mm offset" because its not cheap or easy to return rims when you already have tires for them and need to worry about shipping etc...

 

PM CKNY .. i think he had that dilema and had to return them.. i forget what offset they were

 

actually i had 18" konig imagines that were offset for a TRUCK! It was like 18 mm offset or something ridiculous like that =)

 

Yes, my rims are 18 x 7.5" with a 45mm offset & a 225/40/18 tire. They fit fine with no rubbing issues whatsoever. However, they looked too "tucked-in" so I got H&R spacers to push them out a bit and make them more flush with the fender. Nevertheless, they'll definitely fit.

 

what size spacers did you get? how much did they cost? where did you get then? do you feel anything strange with them on? anything else? (I know, its a lot of questions)

 

oh FYI: you are running the wrong tire size.. thats going to cause your speedo to be off.. i don't know if you did that because of the offset.. but thats the wrong size

 

I see you've got Intrax as well. What is your drop? ANd you've got NO rubbing problems, even at full turn?

I'm going to be getting 17x7 rims w/ 45mm offset of the 2002 Altima soon, and I'd like to just use the 215/55R17 all-seasons that will come with the rim, but I'm not sure if it'll have rubbing problems.

I've got a 95 SE w/ the stock 215/60R15 tires now. (DLR = 306mm).
If I use 215/55R17 tires, my new DLR = 323mm (might rub, not sure)
If I use 215/45R17 tires, my new DLR = 304mm (guaranteed no rub)

SO if you've got 225/40/18s, I might be able to make it with the 215/55R17 tires ... yes?

 

theblue - I have the H&R wheel spacers (F-15mm & R-20mm). I got them from options auto salon (www.optauto.com) & they are about $120 a pair. They are VERY nice quality and come with longer wheel studs which is a must if you use wheel spacers). I feel nothing strange with them on. They've been on my car for over a year so far and I've had ZERO problems.

sprint - I'm not running the wrong tire size per se. For a 18x7.5" rim, the widest tire that ALL tire manufacturers recommend is a 225/40/18. Anything wider, and the beads won't sit "properly" on the rim according them. However, a 235/40/18 will definitely fit onto a 18x7.5" rim (I know a lot of people have this setup with no problems, but I just went with what the tire manufacturers said). You can never be too cautious, but heck, even now I am contemplating of switching to a 235/40/18 for my next set of tires. I know that a 235/40/18 tire would be the closet match to my stock 215/55/16's outer diameter. However, my current 225/40/18 is not too far off. In fact, it a much better match than the 225/50/16's than some people run to replace their 215/55/16's.

pocketrocket - My Intrax are a 1.75" drop. Again, I have no problems, even at full lock. Whoa, I really dunno about running 215/55/17's. Your stock tires have a 639mm outer diameter. The 215/55/17's have a 668.3mm outer diameter. That's over an inch difference! It may very well have rubbing problems especially if your car is dropped...not to mention that your speedo will be off by a decent amount.

 

I've got Rota MSVs, 17x7.5, 45mm offset. They fit absolutely perfectly.

 

do you think they should be a little further out like somebody above said?? are they 5x114.3?

the rims i'm looking at are rota subzeros

 

Yup, 5x114.3 with a 73mm centerbore. Those Subzeros are nice. Anyway, the wheels don't come flush with the sides of the car, but they don't looked tucked in by any means. They look like they are a tad further out than the stock wheels. The offset is more than stock, but the wheel and tire is wider. I love the way it looks. I'll be getting a pic shortly.

 

YES!!! thats the answer I was looking for! thanks for the answer. any pics you have would be great! do you have to use special lugs or did the stock ones work fine (I want to use these rims for autoX)

 

I think you'll need tuner lugs or whatever they're called. You should be able to get them from whomever you're ordering wheels from. Don't forget, you'll also need the hubcentric ring for each wheel though, but that's only $3/ring or so.

 

CalsonicSE, thanks for the reply.

I love your drop, based on pics from your website. I think you just discouraged me from getting H&Rs .... looks like I will save up & get GCs

Thanks for the tire info too, I'm going to be getting 215/45R17s ... the tire guy won't even let me try the 215/55R17 tires, he's worried something major will happen while I'm driving on the highway! Don't blame him I guess

 

Here's my car with 17x7.5 45mm offset wheels, with 225/50/17 tires. Sorry about the pics, the batteries are dying.

 

I have 18x7.5" wheels with 225/40/18 tires and when I first put them on, my wheels definitely looked A LOT more tucked in than those on your car. Your car doesn't seem to be lowered. Perhaps that's why. I believe the 1.75" drop on my car made it more pronounced - enough for me to go buy wheel spacers.

 

check out this link... it calculates what a new offset does.

http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/offset.html

 

hey ya might wanna bump the tire size up to a 235/45zr17. it's a lot closer to the factory OD. (205/65r15-215/60r15)