H&R' fronts on 245/45/18's??
01-23-2006, 01:45 PM
#1
H&R' fronts on 245/45/18's??
hey just wondering if any of you guys are running 245/45/18's and if i'll have enough clearance to drop my front with the H&Rs. Rear wheel = no way, it has no wheel gap with the 245/45/18's tires and i love the way the larger tires fill the rear wheel gap but front still has the dreaded nissan hideous gap 
why nissan, why? lol thanks to any that can help, best sight i've ever come accross bar none!!!
why nissan, why? lol thanks to any that can help, best sight i've ever come accross bar none!!!
01-23-2006, 02:01 PM
#6
yeah i purchased tires way before i knew about maxima.org, 
so forgive the ignorance, i figured the larger 245's would fill wheel gap which it totally did in rear but still left some in the front. After being here for 2-3 weeks and reading non stop i realize i just had to put the H&R's....oh well,maybe i'll just get them anyway and see.
so forgive the ignorance, i figured the larger 245's would fill wheel gap which it totally did in rear but still left some in the front. After being here for 2-3 weeks and reading non stop i realize i just had to put the H&R's....oh well,maybe i'll just get them anyway and see.
01-23-2006, 02:06 PM
#7
well i know i should have got 235/40/18's to keep the same diameter as stock so i'm guessing anything lower profile than that would not rub but anything greater than that would with a drop, although with stock suspension i have no problem.
01-24-2006, 02:51 PM
#9
nmexmax quoted me wrong from the beginning....i have 245 45 not 245 40's but either way if you have anything larger (side wall that is),than the recommended 235/40/18 there is uncertainty wheather tires will rub or not due to the fact you are increasing the stock diameter of factory rims. Your whole wheel is bigger which i already realized that's why i was asking if anyone had actually had H&R"s with my size tires. AS a side note when i bought these tires 2 1/2 yrs ago 245 45 had many more options/brands/year round tires than the 235/40's. Not sure if it's changed but all i could find in 235/40 was the summer/track/high performance which wear out in 10,000 mile if your lucky type. i purchased continental extrmes with a 420 tread wear rating i believe, compared to 200--something types of the 235/40's. I've put 20,000 miles on them and they still read 9/32 in rear and 8 1/2 in front so wearing unbelieveably well!!!! And because i got the plusher side wall the ride actually got smoother than stock. AS far as the tires raising my ride slightly i already had stillen kit on which makes the car look lower to balance it out. Rear gap totally eliminated but front still has slight gap. good set up if you have kids and care about ride quality,looks but do not race, as the larger diameter seems to have slown down my max. No problem for me though, as i want my car to last so i don't race or beat it at all!!!
01-24-2006, 10:25 PM
#13
Originally Posted by FreshWes
Will 245/40s rub with the h&r's or the eibach kit?
No, not if you have the correct offset. However, mine rubbed a little on the right rear outside, at the tab where the bumper connects to the rear quarter panel.
01-25-2006, 02:52 PM
#17
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
You don't know tire sizes do you?
Your tire's overall diameter is 2.18" smaller than the 245-50-18.
Your tire's overall diameter is 2.18" smaller than the 245-50-18.
You just proved that you don't know squat about tire sizes.
you win.
01-25-2006, 09:34 PM
#21
maxboost925, don't worry about it, some people get a kick out of flexing on others because they simply have more tire knowledge wtf ???, but instead of browl beating you down let me just give you a quick tire lesson. 245/45/18the first number is your tire width ex. 245, the second is a percentage of that first number, so 45% of the 245 and that is your side wall height. And finally the last # is your rim size,which mine are 18's. hope that helps you, it's really simple once someone breaks it down for you which is what i thought this site was for....to help others and share info, not beat each other down.....
01-25-2006, 09:37 PM
#22
myktek, did you ever have a problem with rear wheels hitting/scraping? only when i have rear passengers and hit a lg bump does it scrape but it does hit. if yours did not i'm thinking maybe my shocks/struts may need replacing. hummm....
01-25-2006, 09:56 PM
#25
Originally Posted by 2k0to2k3
but instead of browl beating you down let me just give you a quick tire lesson. 245/45/18the first number is your tire width ex. 245, the second is a percentage of that first number, so 45% of the 245 and that is your side wall height. And finally the last # is your rim size,which mine are 18's
245 = width in mm
45 is the aspect ratio.
245 x .45 = 110.25 X 2 =220.5
X 2 because you have a bottom(between the road and the wheel) portion and top (between wheel and fender well) portion.
Convert to in. --> 220.5/25.4 = 8.68" + 18" (wheel diameter) = 26.68"
Who says I never help out.
01-25-2006, 10:05 PM
#26
Originally Posted by shoman94
245-40-18 is closer to stock than 235-40-18
01-25-2006, 10:15 PM
#28
Originally Posted by Edward Lee
That gotta make for one slow Maxima.
01-25-2006, 10:24 PM
#30
yes i realize that about his rear rim, which to be honest i don't know how that is possible. my 245/45 in the rear completely fill out the well. if i have 2good sized people in the rear tires hit the inside so??????how are those tire sizes possible for rear?????
01-26-2006, 06:58 AM
#31
i'll just give you my opinion.
i'm on 245/45/18 running on 2k5 SE wheels with H&R fronts/OEM rears.
my fronts clear completely. my rear rubs, but i think it's an issue with my car, cause only one side rubs. it's almost as if my car was in an accident, but it wasn't. weird. anywho, i think it fills out very nicely. and yes, i know it's not oem specs as far as wheel size, but who really notices 1-2mph difference. CERTAINLY NOT ME!.
so, with just me, i don't rub. with 1 person, i don't rub. and with 2 people, i don't rub unless i hit a fairly deep bump, then it'll rub from the bounce. do i care? not really. i've had 2 people, with a suitcase and i didn't rub at all. this is NYC. second example i drove with 2 people plus snowboard equipment and went on a 2 hour drive upstate....also did not rub.
let me add though, cause i totally forgot, that i have a 200+lb system in the trunk, so my rear is MUCH lower than most stock cars with OEM springs in the rear. so if you were to tell me that you have nothing in your trunk, then my answer to you is that you have absolutely NOTHING to worry about.
i'm on 245/45/18 running on 2k5 SE wheels with H&R fronts/OEM rears.
my fronts clear completely. my rear rubs, but i think it's an issue with my car, cause only one side rubs. it's almost as if my car was in an accident, but it wasn't. weird. anywho, i think it fills out very nicely. and yes, i know it's not oem specs as far as wheel size, but who really notices 1-2mph difference. CERTAINLY NOT ME!.
so, with just me, i don't rub. with 1 person, i don't rub. and with 2 people, i don't rub unless i hit a fairly deep bump, then it'll rub from the bounce. do i care? not really. i've had 2 people, with a suitcase and i didn't rub at all. this is NYC. second example i drove with 2 people plus snowboard equipment and went on a 2 hour drive upstate....also did not rub.
let me add though, cause i totally forgot, that i have a 200+lb system in the trunk, so my rear is MUCH lower than most stock cars with OEM springs in the rear. so if you were to tell me that you have nothing in your trunk, then my answer to you is that you have absolutely NOTHING to worry about.
01-26-2006, 07:53 AM
#32
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read this guys. http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=10243
01-26-2006, 02:58 PM
#33
thanks to vsamoylov for all the technical reasoning. I wish i new about this site prior to buying my combo but at the same time i'm glad i had enough common sence to not go with the lower profile tire as i'm sure i would have had a bent rim or blow out , not to mention how harsh of a ride i would have had with the lower pro and i'd probably already be on my 2nd $800 set as they wear so quickly. As soon as i pulled out of the shop, i new what i had just done
, maybe not as technical as the link you provided but i definately knew the car was working harder to move her and my braking was definately reduced but to be honest i don't know of any mod that does'nt effect b and c if you change a. No matter how small the mod, engineers spent ridiculous amounts of time and research to have all systems work with one another. You may be able to make it go faster or look better but it always comes at a price. As far as my max, i might have just extended her life by my rim combo because i can't help but think it's almost like she is towing something so i take it much easier on her than i used to. Last year i changed rims in winter back to 16" and just could simply not control myself and was beating the **** out of her because she was sooo much faster and nimble but decided against it this year because i could'nt stand to see her with those tiny rims, imo it does'nt even look like the same car, so it's worth it to me....just my .02
, maybe not as technical as the link you provided but i definately knew the car was working harder to move her and my braking was definately reduced but to be honest i don't know of any mod that does'nt effect b and c if you change a. No matter how small the mod, engineers spent ridiculous amounts of time and research to have all systems work with one another. You may be able to make it go faster or look better but it always comes at a price. As far as my max, i might have just extended her life by my rim combo because i can't help but think it's almost like she is towing something so i take it much easier on her than i used to. Last year i changed rims in winter back to 16" and just could simply not control myself and was beating the **** out of her because she was sooo much faster and nimble but decided against it this year because i could'nt stand to see her with those tiny rims, imo it does'nt even look like the same car, so it's worth it to me....just my .02
01-26-2006, 03:04 PM
#34
polo, thanks brother, now i know it will work and i must have an issue with rear shocks/struts unless your 02 has a stronger rear setup. mine is a 2k with nothing in the trunk and if have 2 passengers and hit any type of bump/dip you hear a quick scrape in the rear but when i have front springs installed i'll find out about it. thanks again
01-26-2006, 03:35 PM
#35
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Originally Posted by 2k0to2k3
thanks to vsamoylov for all the technical reasoning. I wish i new about this site prior to buying my combo but at the same time i'm glad i had enough common sence to not go with the lower profile tire as i'm sure i would have had a bent rim or blow out , not to mention how harsh of a ride i would have had with the lower pro and i'd probably already be on my 2nd $800 set as they wear so quickly. As soon as i pulled out of the shop, i new what i had just done , maybe not as technical as the link you provided but i definately knew the car was working harder to move her and my braking was definately reduced but to be honest i don't know of any mod that does'nt effect b and c if you change a. No matter how small the mod, engineers spent ridiculous amounts of time and research to have all systems work with one another. You may be able to make it go faster or look better but it always comes at a price. As far as my max, i might have just extended her life by my rim combo because i can't help but think it's almost like she is towing something so i take it much easier on her than i used to. Last year i changed rims in winter back to 16" and just could simply not control myself and was beating the **** out of her because she was sooo much faster and nimble but decided against it this year because i could'nt stand to see her with those tiny rims, imo it does'nt even look like the same car, so it's worth it to me....just my .02
, maybe not as technical as the link you provided but i definately knew the car was working harder to move her and my braking was definately reduced but to be honest i don't know of any mod that does'nt effect b and c if you change a. No matter how small the mod, engineers spent ridiculous amounts of time and research to have all systems work with one another. You may be able to make it go faster or look better but it always comes at a price. As far as my max, i might have just extended her life by my rim combo because i can't help but think it's almost like she is towing something so i take it much easier on her than i used to. Last year i changed rims in winter back to 16" and just could simply not control myself and was beating the **** out of her because she was sooo much faster and nimble but decided against it this year because i could'nt stand to see her with those tiny rims, imo it does'nt even look like the same car, so it's worth it to me....just my .02
01-26-2006, 09:35 PM
#37
Right rear tire scrape
Originally Posted by 2k0to2k3
polo, thanks brother, now i know it will work and i must have an issue with rear shocks/struts unless your 02 has a stronger rear setup. mine is a 2k with nothing in the trunk and if have 2 passengers and hit any type of bump/dip you hear a quick scrape in the rear but when i have front springs installed i'll find out about it. thanks again
01-26-2006, 09:41 PM
#38
Originally Posted by Edward Lee
It's gonna scrape no matter what. I have a set of H-Techs and Illuminas (set @ 4) and I get the right side scrape on big dips also. It's the tab where the rear bumper attaches to the rear quarter panel that is touching on my car. You can bend it a bit or shave it down with a dremel like I did.
01-26-2006, 10:30 PM
#39
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oh man, my bad, i remember the wrong information.... sorry about that guys, went back and looked at the old pics and it's
245/40/18
275/40/18
sorry about that ..... it's been a yr since i sold the rims... =(
http://home.houston.rr.com/myktek/rims/
245/40/18
275/40/18
sorry about that ..... it's been a yr since i sold the rims... =(
http://home.houston.rr.com/myktek/rims/