2000 Maxima GXE tires
02-03-2003, 08:55 AM
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2000 Maxima GXE tires
I want to replace the tires on my maxima which I recently bought. The manufacturer suggests using P205 as the standard tires for this class (i.e. GXE) but I noticed that the previous owner has P215 tires on. I assume P215 are a bit thicker and better, higher performance tires.
Can someone tell me what the difference is between using P205 and P215? Is the handling, performance, ride feel, comfort, and look a lot better with P215? Also, most importantly, is the gas mileage effected using a P215 tire which is optional on this kind of car and when P205 is standard?
Can someone recommend me a good tire that won't wear out quick and has good handling and quiet ride and just overall a good tire in some snow and normal day to day driving? I would greatly appreciate all the advice I can get. Thanks,
JM
Can someone tell me what the difference is between using P205 and P215? Is the handling, performance, ride feel, comfort, and look a lot better with P215? Also, most importantly, is the gas mileage effected using a P215 tire which is optional on this kind of car and when P205 is standard?
Can someone recommend me a good tire that won't wear out quick and has good handling and quiet ride and just overall a good tire in some snow and normal day to day driving? I would greatly appreciate all the advice I can get. Thanks,
JM
02-03-2003, 09:01 AM
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Re: 2000 Maxima GXE tires
Originally posted by ikay99
I want to replace the tires on my maxima which I recently bought. The manufacturer suggests using P205 as the standard tires for this class (i.e. GXE) but I noticed that the previous owner has P215 tires on. I assume P215 are a bit thicker and better, higher performance tires.
Can someone tell me what the difference is between using P205 and P215? Is the handling, performance, ride feel, comfort, and look a lot better with P215? Also, most importantly, is the gas mileage effected using a P215 tire which is optional on this kind of car and when P205 is standard?
Can someone recommend me a good tire that won't wear out quick and has good handling and quiet ride and just overall a good tire in some snow and normal day to day driving? I would greatly appreciate all the advice I can get. Thanks,
JM
I want to replace the tires on my maxima which I recently bought. The manufacturer suggests using P205 as the standard tires for this class (i.e. GXE) but I noticed that the previous owner has P215 tires on. I assume P215 are a bit thicker and better, higher performance tires.
Can someone tell me what the difference is between using P205 and P215? Is the handling, performance, ride feel, comfort, and look a lot better with P215? Also, most importantly, is the gas mileage effected using a P215 tire which is optional on this kind of car and when P205 is standard?
Can someone recommend me a good tire that won't wear out quick and has good handling and quiet ride and just overall a good tire in some snow and normal day to day driving? I would greatly appreciate all the advice I can get. Thanks,
JM
Such as... http://www.tirerack.com/tires/knowtire.htm
I strongly suggest you do some research and use some SEARCH functions since alot of this has been beaten to death.
02-03-2003, 09:05 AM
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what is the size of the tire? I think GXE had 205-65-15 as standard and some have 215-60-16. If you've got a 15" tire, I wouldn't change the original spec, since it will throw off your speedometer a bit. Gas mileage will also be worse if there's more tire to turn. I went from the 205-65-15 size to 225-50-17, and that's what I noticed anyway. The grip was a lot better though, with maybe a little bit more of a rough ride with a tad more road noise, but nothing too obscene. A good way to gauge how much your speedo is off is to use this tool...check it out: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Also, when I replaced my tires, I replaced them with Michelin Pilots and never looked back. Good all-season tire, good in snow, good in dry, and on wet. Little expensive though, but hey, your life is riding on these things. Good luck looking for tires.
Also, when I replaced my tires, I replaced them with Michelin Pilots and never looked back. Good all-season tire, good in snow, good in dry, and on wet. Little expensive though, but hey, your life is riding on these things. Good luck looking for tires.
02-03-2003, 11:15 AM
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Re: 2000 Maxima GXE tires
Originally posted by ikay99
I want to replace the tires on my maxima which I recently bought. The manufacturer suggests using P205 as the standard tires for this class (i.e. GXE) but I noticed that the previous owner has P215 tires on. I assume P215 are a bit thicker and better, higher performance tires.JM
I want to replace the tires on my maxima which I recently bought. The manufacturer suggests using P205 as the standard tires for this class (i.e. GXE) but I noticed that the previous owner has P215 tires on. I assume P215 are a bit thicker and better, higher performance tires.JM
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