If 2002 Maxima's will come with 225/55's, why not replace stock 225/50's with the new size on stock 17" rims? There has been much discussion in other threads about using 235/45's or even 245/45's, but no mention of using 225/55's.

A taller sidewall will throw off your speedo without at least giving you the benefit of improved handling since you're not increasing the tread width. If anything, it'll give you a slightly softer, mushy ride and slow you down marginally.

why go higher than lower? :naughty:

Exactly. :D

not too low tho, unless u want to start a trend of "new texure 'SCRATCHED KONIG TANTRUMS'"

This website is cool! Has a cool Tire Calculator!

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Bring your Tantrums to me, I'll scratch them for free. :D

bring ur car to me, i'll make some nice designs with my hammer and nail :D

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by the way.. LAKERS WON!!! :D:festive:

AznWontonBoy's Max :smash: <== mbcp_tdogg :D

Your Max that is...not Kev's. :laugh:
Are you carsitting for him while he's down here for Maxima Day or are you just a stalker?

YUP YUP. :D

um another reason to put larger is that it counts less mileage on your car... :wall:

That can still vary depending on the exact specs. The tire calculators that are online can tell you how much +/- your speedometer will be after the swap.