Hey Everyone,

I will be picking up a 1998-99 Maxima SE soon when my lease is up (on a ****ter). Anyway, I've owned a 93 SE and LOVED it. I had a few questons on first mods.

First Mods: I want to get Enkei RS6's (18's) with about a 1.5 - 2.0 Drop.


I never dropped a car before and would like to do it myself.

Also, I am willing to sacrifice bumps for handling & looks. Anybody roll on 18's? If so, what is a better size tire to get 225/40/18 or 235/40/18? Is there really a ride difference between the two?

B&G springs seem like the springs to grab. Anybody ride with stock shocks and a lowered car?

Thanks guys...

 

I got 18" Momo Arrows, Dropped with H&R's and Tokico's. I'm replacing my Tokico's with KYB AGX's though. I have 235/40/18 Pirelli P7000 Supersports and overall i'm very happy with the setup.

 

i have 18x8.5 ab-eintz with nitto 555 245/40. agx with apex springs 1.6" drop. i also have addco rsb and a fsb and i'm very happy.

 

If you go much over 1.5" on your drop, you'll need stuts too.

 

I have 19x8.5 Konig Rush's wrapped with 245/35/19 Toyo T1-S's, dropped 3" with GC coilovers and AGX's are in the mail. It handles like its on rails.

 

i have 18" Racing Hart M5's with 225/40/Z18 Toyo FZ4's and my car handles like crap.. air ride suspension

 

are u sure about those enkei's???? - they look kinda generic to me, but i dunno - how much u getting them for.....how about konig tantrums?- i think those look hot on a max.

 

I like the rims. I would recommend AGX struts and sprint springs for the 2" drop that will make it look nice. you want a nice firm low ride then this is the way to go. If you have more money to play with then get the groudcontrol coilovers.

 

I have 2354018s Kumho and Mille Meglia wheels with sprint springs. I like the ride and handleing. oh yea i got STOCK SE STRUTS. if yyou got more $$ then GO with coilovers

 

I have Enkei NT03's with 235/40/18 Nitto NT555s. Everyone hit the main points, but you may want to think about
1) How much the wheels weigh (mine weigh in at around 20lbs)
2) How much tires cost (my last set was $740)
3) How good of a ride you want (I'm getting B&G/AGXs to keep some ride quality)

I swap out my 18"s and 16"s pretty often and I notice that my 18"s feel a lot more stable at high speeds, while my 16"s feel a lot more stable on wet surfaces.
-hype

 

i got 18" chrome, heavy as hell...vaults' paid an arm, leg and a kidney for them, i now regret it since they are on the net for 500 dollars cheaper...but they match my car very well, especially my tints

 

"are u sure about those enkei's???? - they look kinda generic to me, but i dunno - how much u getting them for.....how about konig tantrums?- i think those look hot on a max."

Aside 19's or 20's, those 18' Enkei's (RS6) are the best rims that give off a "bigger rim" effect due to the fact the spokes extend to the edges. I think they weigh 19 or so.

I'm getting them for 170.00 ea. Tires (Nitto 555) are 129.00 each.

I've always liked Enkei.

 

I have the rs6 with khumos. 225/40/18 with eibach springs on stock struts. the ride is kind of stiff but more like a road hugging kind of ride, not a bad suspension ride. once you get those on your max they will look tight but get the springs first.

 

I can't stress this enough.....watch them potholes!!!

Other than that, 18's are great. Stiffer than stock but worth it.