I am currently looking to purchase some new rims and tires for my 2002 maxima. Although I am very undecided on what kind of styling I want I do know that I want 18x8's. MY first choice was 5 star chromes but after researching so many different kinds It has just made the process harder. If anyone has any ideas and/or pics that would be great Also, I am very confussed on the offset thing, some people say 35-40mm, factory is 45mm? Guess I need help here too!

 

Try using Search on any or all of the words "Offset", "Backspacing", and "rim" or "width".
There are many threads containing information.

Or just use Google. Here's a page at Edmunds that talks about Wheel Basics

 

hey, nice ride could'nt get the pics up on the details though! finally decided on wheels and tires today. got some evo 5's w/ 235/40/18 kuhmo ecsta mx rubber! funny thing is I never bothered getting the offset on them but I know there made for the max, Plus i've seen them on some of the other org's rides.