I have the 2k4 18" wheels on my 2k1 max and it is rubbing in the rear. What can I do to stop this? Please help because the wheels look good and I do not want to sell them.

 

go down to a 235/40/18 that is the correct size when going to the 5th gen max .

 

eh I would disagree---

go 245/40 OR roll the rear fenders

 

I am in the NY area. Do you know anyone who did the roll fender and did it work?

 

I dont know anyone who did it in NY-but I have a shop that could do it in Nassau

hit me up

 

do you think 245x40x18 would fix it?

 

it should

10 charc

 

this is only when it's dropped right?

 

what size tires you got on right now?

 

my assumption is 245/45/18-OEM stock

 

Mine is the 245/45/18 OEM stock. I do not have a problem coming to Nassau just let me know when. Would the rolling work if I have a drop?

 

know the offset on those?

 

40 ...........................

 

How much to roll fenders? Just curious.

 

I would not suggest getting the rear fenders rolled, I had mine rolled last summer to fit a set of 20s. It cracked the paint and I had to have basically the whole rear end of my car repainted. And worst of all they still rubbed. Just buy new tires, save your self alot of hassal.

 

dude your offset is like lower than 30 on them things-that was your first mistake.

secondly, whoever did your fenders did them improperly-a good body shop can do ANYTHING

as for the guy who wants them rolled-PM me and I'll give you his info-just call b4 you go to make sure he is there and tell him what you want done-he might give you ideas

 

I would get a jack under the front on one side to make the rear tire go up into the fender well. See where it is hitting. If it is just rubbing in one area (Most likely will be rubbing toward the rear of the fender well, close to where the rear bumper cover meets up with the quarter panel) you should be able to trim it back a little with a grinder or something similar. If it is rubbing all the way accross the top you will need to roll them. It's not that hard to do, and if done right, you won't crack the paint. I rolled the rear fenders on my 91 Mustang LX with a wooden baseball bat. I cut some relief slots in the lip to keep the paint from cracking. Stuck the bat between the tire and the fender lip, and rolled the car back and forth till it had a nice smooth roll to it.

 

You cannot receive PM. However you can email at lhercules@hotmail.com

 

Ihercules,

Please post your results when you get your issue resolved. I have a set of the 04 wheels (with oem tires) sitting in my garage waiting to go on my 2000 max. Sounds like I will have some rubbing as well. Is the rubbing just in the rear? How bad is it (all the time, just big bumps, when your loaded down etc.)?

Would love to hear some more suggestions on work arounds for this problem. Don't really want to replace the tires all that bad as they are nearly new.

 

lhercules,

On a side note....... Do you happen to have some pics of your Maxima with those 2004 wheels? I have been contemplating putting some on my '03, but I haven't seen any pics yet.
Thanks in advance.

 

Yes I do. What is your email address?

 

hmm...

I'm running 235/35/19R with tons of weight from my system in trunk and I have yet to rub even with 3 people in the back seat...

 

Your 19's are 1.2 inches smaller across (total diameter - wheel and tire) than the stock 04 wheels, at least according to a tire/wheel calculator. Probably why you are able to get away with it with no rubbing. Curious to know if there are any "homemade" ways to avoid the rub with the 04 wheels?

Ihercules - how bad a rub is it? Can you tell if the rub is on the top or more on the side of the tire?

 

It is rubbing on the top

 

How bad is it (ie: contantly, big bumps, when you're loaded down in back etc.)?

 

Hey guys is i am going to be putting 2k4 18 on my 2k max se, stock suspension, am i going to be having problems with rubbing too?????

how bad????

 

It has been answered already, buy the proper tires for those nice looking wheels.

 

please help..........................
anyone with factory 2k4 & factory susp....
please help

 

joeynym your a damn retard....they already talked bout add 18s oems on a 2k1 max and plus 2k - 2k3 max's are the same thing....your such a dumba$$

 

Hey Stupida$$, where the hel those it say if their maximas got stock suspension or aftermarket, it makes a big difference if ur running stock or aftermarket susp (lowered springs, coilovers)...........................

so shut the *** up

 

you will be fine w/ stock suspension

 

Just go with the 350z 18's

 

uh oh....

 

350z 18's are 18x8, and 30mm offset. with stock 245/45 on the rear and stock suspension I have ABSOLUTELY NO rubbing. I think the 2k4 maxima rims are 18x7.5 so you should be clear.

 

Thanks alot Kevin & Ammi................
I have them on my 95 maxima now with no rubbing, jus wanted to make sure i wont have any problems.........

 

pics of the oem 18's on my car are in my sig. I am lowered on JIC coilovers but I have switched the tires to a 235/40/18.