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?

Exactly.

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.

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

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by the way.. LAKERS WON!!!

AznWontonBoy's Max <== mbcp_tdogg

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

YUP YUP.

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

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.