Does bigger rims means bigger brakes?
12-18-2009, 08:05 PM
#1
Does bigger rims means bigger brakes?
Just purchased 4 G35 18in rims painted black and ready to install on my car when winter is over. Currently I am running on 16in stock rims and I am about to change my rotors and brakes. Can I still use the rotors and brakes specifically for the 2000 Maxima or would I need the big brake kits? Also, two of the tires were brand new and the other 2 are almost bald. Can I put on different brand tires for the 2 bald ones or should I buy the same brand? Thanks for your inputs!
12-18-2009, 08:22 PM
#3
Just purchased 4 G35 18in rims painted black and ready to install on my car when winter is over. Currently I am running on 16in stock rims and I am about to change my rotors and brakes. Can I still use the rotors and brakes specifically for the 2000 Maxima or would I need the big brake kits? Also, two of the tires were brand new and the other 2 are almost bald. Can I put on different brand tires for the 2 bald ones or should I buy the same brand? Thanks for your inputs!
Yea of course you can use the same brake hardware. Alot of people go with the 6th gen big brake kit because our cars can surely use the extra stopping power....and of course, it looks beautiful behind a nice set of 18' wheels. IIRC it will not clear your stock 16 in stock wheels, though.As for tires... you are better off buying four matching tires, but its not necessary. I prefer eagle 1's.
12-18-2009, 08:23 PM
#4
Stock brakes will work fine but may look a little small behind the larger wheels (ever see an Escalade with 24's and stock rotors? 
). Never hurts to upgrade the brakes if you can afford it.
You are better off using the same tires on all four corners but if you have to use different ones, make sure they are different at either end and not from side to side so the handling will be more predictable.
). Never hurts to upgrade the brakes if you can afford it. You are better off using the same tires on all four corners but if you have to use different ones, make sure they are different at either end and not from side to side so the handling will be more predictable.
12-18-2009, 09:27 PM
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Never heard of stressing the axel? Two different tires is fine no matter where you have them on the car. No two tirea are made exact and you will never have the same wear and air presseure on all 4 tires. People just usually want them all to match or the shop is just trying to sell you more tires. Buy two new tires and put them up front so the older ones won't wear as fast.
12-18-2009, 11:41 PM
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Never heard of stressing the axel? Two different tires is fine no matter where you have them on the car. No two tirea are made exact and you will never have the same wear and air presseure on all 4 tires. People just usually want them all to match or the shop is just trying to sell you more tires. Buy two new tires and put them up front so the older ones won't wear as fast.
while no 2 tires are exactly the same they are so close its not worth really mentioning. Tire pressures being off is more of user error.
now for the IMPORTANT stuff....
You should always try to replace all 4 tires at once (same make and model clearly), however when that is not possible they should be replaced in axle pairs. When installing only 2 new tires the new tires ALWAYS go on the rear axle of the car. If you put a new set of tires on the front and leave old worn tires on the rear there is a very high chance of introducing unstable handling to your car.
NEVER new tires on the front with worn tires on the rear.
12-19-2009, 04:23 AM
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12-19-2009, 08:06 AM
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Yes. with no issues or whatsoever. trust me it's bolt on.
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...at-pics-2.html
Look at the last post. the calipers will clear '00-'01 rims with only using a few mm of spacers. i use 15mm spacers and i had 16.xx clearance
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...at-pics-2.html
Look at the last post. the calipers will clear '00-'01 rims with only using a few mm of spacers. i use 15mm spacers and i had 16.xx clearance
12-19-2009, 02:10 PM
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Theres some issues with this post.....
while no 2 tires are exactly the same they are so close its not worth really mentioning. Tire pressures being off is more of user error.
now for the IMPORTANT stuff....
You should always try to replace all 4 tires at once (same make and model clearly), however when that is not possible they should be replaced in axle pairs. When installing only 2 new tires the new tires ALWAYS go on the rear axle of the car. If you put a new set of tires on the front and leave old worn tires on the rear there is a very high chance of introducing unstable handling to your car.
NEVER new tires on the front with worn tires on the rear.
while no 2 tires are exactly the same they are so close its not worth really mentioning. Tire pressures being off is more of user error.
now for the IMPORTANT stuff....
You should always try to replace all 4 tires at once (same make and model clearly), however when that is not possible they should be replaced in axle pairs. When installing only 2 new tires the new tires ALWAYS go on the rear axle of the car. If you put a new set of tires on the front and leave old worn tires on the rear there is a very high chance of introducing unstable handling to your car.
NEVER new tires on the front with worn tires on the rear.
12-19-2009, 04:22 PM
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The reason why I asked this is because when I googled the tires (Bridgestone Potenza RE040) they were around $240/each ... which will cost me $480 for just 2 new tires. At that price, I can buy 4 brand new decent tires but I do not want to waste the other two brand new ones that are already on it. I do not race with my car in any way (spiritual driving doesn't count 
) so my real question is ... would there be any problems replacing the bald ones with different brand tires say ... Toyo or would I have to keep the brand to Potenza?
) so my real question is ... would there be any problems replacing the bald ones with different brand tires say ... Toyo or would I have to keep the brand to Potenza?
12-19-2009, 04:29 PM
#15
Just purchased 4 G35 18in rims painted black and ready to install on my car when winter is over. Currently I am running on 16in stock rims and I am about to change my rotors and brakes. Can I still use the rotors and brakes specifically for the 2000 Maxima or would I need the big brake kits? Also, two of the tires were brand new and the other 2 are almost bald. Can I put on different brand tires for the 2 bald ones or should I buy the same brand? Thanks for your inputs!
It's funny you say this, I have a set of 6th gen wheels that felt kind of heavy when I 'tried them on', and the car seemed a little 'hesitant' to stop. (Maybe 'hesitant' is too strong a word). Immediately wanted larger brakes.
I suppose bigger is always better
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12-19-2009, 04:41 PM
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The reason why I asked this is because when I googled the tires (Bridgestone Potenza RE040) they were around $240/each ... which will cost me $480 for just 2 new tires. At that price, I can buy 4 brand new decent tires but I do not want to waste the other two brand new ones that are already on it. I do not race with my car in any way (spiritual driving doesn't count ) so my real question is ... would there be any problems replacing the bald ones with different brand tires say ... Toyo or would I have to keep the brand to Potenza?
) so my real question is ... would there be any problems replacing the bald ones with different brand tires say ... Toyo or would I have to keep the brand to Potenza?
12-19-2009, 05:05 PM
#17
i know everyone has their fav types of racing...but really...go on a road course and you will forget about the 1/4. stop living your lives 14 seconds at a time!
12-19-2009, 06:12 PM
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also, I live my life 13 seconds at a time
12-19-2009, 06:21 PM
#19
I don't disagree not a bit, but when the roade coarse is in another state which is 10x's as strict and the price is 10x's as much you are kinda forced to do suttn else not to mention MD is one of those states where all the org members know each other well and went we do track meets, it most certainly isn't a road coarse meet, we live a 1/4mile at a time
12-19-2009, 06:24 PM
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12-20-2009, 05:48 PM
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this makes no sense at all. If the older tires on the back make it handle bad then they are in need of replacing as well. Two new tires aren't going to have that big of a difference in the rolling resistance or sidewall flex etc... If two tires don't want to roll in a straight line while on the back of your car then they shouldn't be on the car period.
12-20-2009, 06:54 PM
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It really makes perfect sense...here is Tire Rack's take on the subject http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=52
12-20-2009, 09:45 PM
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What year G35 are the wheels from? Potenza RE040's are really rather overkill for a Maxima IMO. If the Maxima is your daily driver and you don't have a set of winter wheels then a summer tire really isn't a great idea in your area. I'd recommend some Yokohama AVID W4S, Goodyear Eagle GT or my personal choice Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position.
If you plan to keep your stock wheels around for winter use then you can use some summer tires on the 18" wheels. I'd recommend Bridgestone Potenza RE760 for a summer tire.
If you plan to keep your stock wheels around for winter use then you can use some summer tires on the 18" wheels. I'd recommend Bridgestone Potenza RE760 for a summer tire.
12-21-2009, 05:35 PM
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Seller claims it's from his 04 G35c. I currently have all season Potenza tires on my 16in (works wonder on 23.4" of snow). I am planning on getting summer tires for the 18" and use the 16" when snow hits. Bridgestone Potenza Re760 had good reviews on tireracks, hopefully they go on sale before spring hits!
12-22-2009, 12:30 PM
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It really makes perfect sense...here is Tire Rack's take on the subject http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=52
). So I agree we are both right. If your planning on doing a lot of high speed rain soaked highway driving, put the new ones up front. I'll continue to do what every tire shop has told me to do, new ones on back.
12-22-2009, 08:30 PM
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That article only pertains to hydroplaning. A good UHP tire will resist hydroplaning with even %20 tread left ( I know my F1's did ). So I agree we are both right. If your planning on doing a lot of high speed rain soaked highway driving, put the new ones up front. I'll continue to do what every tire shop has told me to do, new ones on back.
). So I agree we are both right. If your planning on doing a lot of high speed rain soaked highway driving, put the new ones up front. I'll continue to do what every tire shop has told me to do, new ones on back.
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