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Old Apr 29, 2016 | 03:22 PM
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I have a 1996 maxima and i love it; its my first car. I am currently in the need of new wheels since my old ones let out air; i have to be pumping them twice a month. The tire shop told me it was the rims. My question is What OEM rims can i put on my maxima? i have been doing lots of research, but still manage to get confused. I wanted to stick to nissan wheels but they are so expensive, i came across a 2007 eclipse gs set of wheels; the bolt pattern is 5 X 114.3 ; however the center bore is 67.1 and the nissan is 66.1. Would they still fit good, or not? im on a really tight budget and the 4 weels are 200$ which is perfect.
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A quick search would have turned up this thread.
https://maxima.org/forums/4th-genera...ti-wheels.html

Also, check out the stickies in the wheels forum here
https://maxima.org/forums/tires-wheels-53/
Old Apr 29, 2016 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by The Wizard
A quick search would have turned up this thread.
https://maxima.org/forums/4th-genera...ti-wheels.html

Also, check out the stickies in the wheels forum here
https://maxima.org/forums/tires-wheels-53/
Yea ik that almost all nissan/infiniti rims fit the maxima, but any other brands?
Old Apr 29, 2016 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by humphrey367
I wanted to stick to nissan wheels but they are so expensive, i came across a 2007 eclipse gs set of wheels; the bolt patternis 5 X 114.3 however the center bore is 67.1, and the nissan is 66.1. Would they still fit good, or not? im on a really tight budget and the 4 weels are 200$ which is perfect.
Since the wheel bore is larger than our hub bore, yes the wheels will work as long as the backspacing allows them to fit without rubbing. I am running mustang rims with larger bores. Just make sure you have the right lugnuts. Conical vs ball seat vs mag tube nut. With conical and ball seat you want to tighten slowly so as to center the wheel. BTW I am NOT using hub rings and no problems here.
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If your rim is just bent you could probably get it straightened for about $50 or less (depending on severity).
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Get a big cup of coffee and let the begin

www.wheel-size.com
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Get a big cup of coffee and let the begin

www.wheel-size.com
i found some 2004 nissan altima wheels everything is the same except for the actual tire size which is 205/65R16, would i encounter any problems with them? my original rims are 205/65R15
Old Apr 30, 2016 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Zerodrag
If your rim is just bent you could probably get it straightened for about $50 or less (depending on severity).
Rim is cracked from the inside
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Originally Posted by humphrey367
i found some 2004 nissan altima wheels everything is the same except for the actual tire size which is 205/65R16, would i encounter any problems with them? my original rims are 205/65R15
use a tire calculator. It will tell you all the differences, like how your speedometer will be affected, sidewall height etc.

https://tiresize.com/calculator/
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.do
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Originally Posted by The Wizard
use a tire calculator. It will tell you all the differences, like how your speedometer will be affected, sidewall height etc. https://tiresize.com/calculator/ http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.do
Wiz, your patience and willingness to spoon-feed otherwise common knowledge overwhelms me at times.
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Originally Posted by humphrey367
i found some 2004 nissan altima wheels everything is the same except for the actual tire size which is 205/65R16, would i encounter any problems with them? my original rims are 205/65R15
Rims=metal wheel

The TIRES are what measure 205/65Rxx

205/65R16 will be fine, but I recommend 225/55R16 when you go to eventually get new tires. Closer speedo reading and wider tire, that is if the wheel can hold it (and it should).

205/65/15=0.0% increase in dia.=20.00MPH
225/55/16=1.0% increase in dia.=20.20MPH
205/65/16=3.6% increase in dia.=20.78MPH

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THEY FIT PERFECTLY!!! meet lily btw.
Old May 12, 2016 | 12:23 PM
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I ended up getting these. 300zx stockers
Old May 22, 2016 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Maximus909


I ended up getting these. 300zx stockers
They look good.
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nice, now grab some clear corners
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Originally Posted by bumpypickle
nice, now grab some clear corners
if you can find them, i want a new set myself.
Old May 23, 2016 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by max ride 41
if you can find them, i want a new set myself.

I just tried searching and cant find any. An SUV kicked up some semi tire tread and it knocked the **** out of my passenger side set at the beginning of this year. I knew I should have reordered a pair
Old May 23, 2016 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by bumpypickle
I just tried searching and cant find any. An SUV kicked up some semi tire tread and it knocked the **** out of my passenger side set at the beginning of this year. I knew I should have reordered a pair
There's a couple sets on eBay but I remember reading in a thread that eBay corners are a** so I'm iffy about buying them. Here's the set I've been eyeing http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrome-Housi...FVuseP&vxp=mtr
Old May 26, 2016 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bumpypickle
nice, now grab some clear corners
I like the orange ones, why I dont know. I rather replace the rear lights.
Old May 26, 2016 | 07:48 PM
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i was thinking the clear corner lights,next to the headlights. not dose
Old May 27, 2016 | 07:52 AM
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I ended up getting these. 300zx stockers
Can they fit on the stock maxima hubs? 95 owner here.
Old May 27, 2016 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by carguy96
Can they fit on the stock maxima hubs? 95 owner here.
They fit pretty well I had no issues. Also they seem more balanced than the 5th gen wheels.
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