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02-11-2010, 10:07 AM

Mrs_sara

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New here with wheel question

Hi everyone. I just got an 03 recently and it has the factory wheels on it. What's the biggest wheel that I can put on this car and it still fit well and look decent. Is 18 a good size? Thanks!

02-11-2010, 10:24 AM

icukev

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You should be able to go up to 20 inch but on some of the threads here 19 inch has a better ride. I'm thinking about getting some 19's but i guess it comes down to what you like.

02-11-2010, 10:26 AM

Nelsito65

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It's a matter of personal taste. You might want to check the thread below, it might answer this and more questions you might have:
http://forums.maxima.org/tires-wheels-53/

02-11-2010, 10:39 AM

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Y do maxima people get them big stupid rims? Ie 20" rims I just got konig rims for max 18" look great

02-11-2010, 10:42 AM

Mrs_sara

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TY guys. I was thinking 18" would look pretty good!

02-11-2010, 10:47 AM

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stay with the stock wheels...

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02-11-2010, 10:50 AM

hove75

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs_sara

TY guys. I was thinking 18" would look pretty good!

Yea 18 or 19 look good on maxs anything bigger looks stupid

02-11-2010, 12:45 PM

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Do you have stock 17" rims? Is it SE Titanium rims? You do not like it?

02-15-2010, 11:13 AM

SexyChics'03Max

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I have 18s, but i always regreted not getting 19s. Next set will be 19s.
Its a personal choice!

02-15-2010, 11:14 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hove75

Yea 18 or 19 look good on maxs anything bigger looks stupid

Def agree with that ^

02-15-2010, 11:34 AM

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I have the 17" SE Titanium rims on my 03 and just love them for the ride quality, fuel economy and down right great looks ... just remember as you go large something has to give be ride quality or fuel economy, I say stay with the 17" as the are the best match for the car.

Edit: forgot to mention the cost of the rubber which can escalate very quickly as you increase the rim size.

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02-15-2010, 05:50 PM

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honestly i think 19s with a drop for the 4-5th gens is perfect, i use the 2'' rule for most cars

02-15-2010, 06:43 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nelsito65

It's a matter of personal taste.

^^^This^^^

Look at pictures, decide for yourself.

02-15-2010, 06:49 PM

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Let's say a range from 17" - 19". It also depends on the wheel style. Some wheels with polished lips look smaller as opposed to wheels with spokes to the edge.