Tuner3000 is a lier no one respect t-behr lol
And the old guys laugh at my mods cuz well there old ...
OP I wouldn't go with a wheel any smaller then 18's.
Just go with a wheel you like.....

 

Just for perspective, see this link;

http://forums.maxima.org/8369363-post167.html

And now this piece of work has a PLAID interior. Draw your own conclusion.

 

'Tuner' suggested 350Z rims, a good choice <IMO>.

See this thread; http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...t-no-drop.html


Last edited by artilarygoboom; 03-29-2012 at 03:22 PM. Reason: Id like to drop it just an inch in the front. Dont want to drop the back. But this is my maxima with 350z's on it. no drop

 

English is my second language .... bibtty boobtiy

 

So how is 245/40/18 the wrong size for a 5th gen?

Op, are you a fan of enkei wheels? They are nice, cheap and light. Something like Rpf1 or pf03.

 

that an old picture before the drop... don't hate on the plaid lol




PLEASE SHARE PICTURES OF YOU RIDE/ WHEEL TIRE SET UP...

 

They DO make these in 18" they're just knock offs. I can't seem to find the old thread about them though....
Not nissan made but half-decent for a replica wheel.

I'll see if I can find that info for you, unless someone else can help



Dude I'm 25

 

Yeah but your Canadian ... every body knows canadians have no taste or sense of style lol..

 

Style is subjective.


BUT our .org Canadians know and can prove some of the best ET's and some of the most HP out of these engines, and this was before all of this recent tuning magic.


Canadians are FTMFW

Dandymax, & Jime ... etc.

 

this is probably due to the fact of there colder weather and there altitude ...

 

And you've stated you've been here how long?

If you recall, over the years, both Jime and Dandy have laid to rest that assumption in that they've sated they typically see temps in the mid 90's, and similar RH's, and their altitude is the same as the US, albeit, possibly in some cases, higher.


Point being, stop making invalid arguments about someones home country and their taste of style, etc.

 

Ok... now why don't you go answer the question I ask in the g hustler thread lol

 

Tuner, Don't laugh but i think i found the replica wheels. They are... Sport Editions :/ After what everybody's said, aren't these a fairly low quality brand? I'll post the pic below. Unless hopefully you were referring to another replica. Oh, and thanks for all the help everyone!

 

Canadians are nuts with specifics on cars, details, etc. This is something i've learnt over the years. I don't know why it is, perhaps it's because our market is so limited, and getting things shipped in is so expensive and such a hassle, that we over-research literally every damn detail before hand.
And perhaps, because we don't want to spend over double what the Americans pay for stuff, we find innovative ways to mod, new ideas, etc. Just bolting stuff on isn't such an available option for most of us perhaps. Would certainly make sense to me and a lot of my modifications.

Well, that, and what else are we going to do up here? Can't stay cooped up in our igloos all day.....

Yes Clashez, because Canada is North of you, the Altitude is "higher up"...... MAN YOU"RE SO SMART IT HURTS ME.

 

Nah I'm pretty sure those are them. I have no idea of the quality, weight, etc, etc.
You have some research to do on that dude, I really have no idea. All I do know, is there are/were quite a few members that got those rims on here. I haven't heard anything about them in some time though.

If you figure any of it out post back so we can know.

I'm not sure that anyone was referring to the specific name brand so much as the generic unfinshed black with machined surface style of wheel you posted. There's a million wheel makers that put those things out. I know nothing about Sport-Edition as a company perhaps someone can chime in who is more knowledgable.

 

Says the guy with a twin loop muffler and an exhaust pipe welding job that looks like Michael J. Fox welded up during one of his Parkinson's fits...

 

Ah, i see. As far as i know and this may be wrong, Sport Edition is Tire-rack's "home" brand or "in-house" brand. I'm going to do ALOT of research on them. Will post back when i'm done.

EDIT: I've dug up some interesting things, two posts from people who own them, and one that looks like a tire-rack employee wrote it;

POST #1:

Tire Rack sells a brand from Asia, I think they're called "Sport Edition". I install this wheel on a co-worker's MBz every year. I think they're probably on the 5th season and there have been no issues or problems with the wheels...and the driver is very hard on the car. She's curbed the wheels a few times, etc., and the wheels still look OK. I don't think there's even any corrosion on them.

POST #2:

Addendum to my previous post. I have used Tirerack "sport" wheels for snow tire set ups with no problems. Tirerack tends to at least test the stuff they sell.

I would not use sport wheels for my summer high performance set up but that's just me. I tend to drive a lot gentler on my snow tires because aggressive driving on snow tires on dry road chews up the tires at a hell of rate...

POST #3 (Tire Rack Employee)

Little may be known about Sport Edition Wheels, but you can be sure these wheels can compete with the best-known customized wheels in the market. Sport Edition is one of Tire Rack's in-house brands, offering customized wheels by Japanese manufacturer Kosei. Its wheels are less expensive than most of its aftermarket counterparts, but offer improved quality and durability
Kosei uses a series of strict quality tests to make sure each Sport Edition wheel delivers reliable performance. Its wheels are produced using advanced low-pressure casting processes. The wheel's rim, disc, and spokes are tested separately for strength, air retention, and resistance to cracking and deformation. Prior to the wheels' release in the market, Kosei ensures each Sport Edition wheel meets quality standards set by TUV Rheinland, an internationally accredited technology testing association.
But aside from their topnotch quality, the best part about Sport Edition Wheels is the wide variety of designs and finishes they come in. Glossy black, machined, stainless steel, polished chrome, silver, grey.you name it and, chances are, Sport Edition's got it. Whatever car you're driving, you'll surely find a wheel design that perfectly complements your car's looks. Sport Edition gives you the chance to customize your car at a more affordable price, proving that you don't need to spend a lot of bucks for a set of elegant, attractive wheels for your ride. More importantly, these wheels are guaranteed to help you enjoy smooth vehicle performance for a long time.

 

Sport Edition SE-14 Rims some info I found on them

Offset: +35mm Backspacing: 5.67" Bolt Pattern: 5-114
Rec. Tire Size:225/50-17
Weight: 23.6lbs.

 

Awesome, thanks Ghost
Now will 235's fit on those rims? And is 23.6lbs going to be heavy enough to hurt performance?

 

What's the price tag on those wheels? Personally I couldnt drop more then 600 dollars on a new set of wheels. There almost a perfect copy.. 23 pounds is pretty light I wonder if that's the weight of the 18'' size or 19''.. I think I found my second set of wheels if the price isn't to extreme

 

Tirerack.com
18x8

$135 (each)
Offset: +35mm Backspacing: 5.90" Bolt Pattern: 5-114
Rec. Tire Size:235/45-18
Weight: 25.6lbs.

 

Lets not forget, Canadians put on 'Thinking Tooks' to keep your brains warmer than ours. Maybe Clashez should try wearing a plaid 'Took!'

 

The ONLY thing <IMO> that looks good w/plaid is Pauley Perrette.

 

Altitude= <Powah. Geographical location has nothing to do with altitude.

 

I may get me a set of those or the bbs wheels that come on those Toyota camerys ... I'm really loving those two for a second set of wheels

 

Lol

 

These rims only come in 18" IIRC
Unless you want to buy the real ones.

So they're about 1lb heavier than the Enkei Made G37S rims they replicate.
And they're 1" smaller in height and width.

Not bad at all by comparison.

 

My SE rims are now sitting on 245/45/17's and I say they look hot. It is a size up option on the 225/50/17's. Stiff ride though but like it.

 

Looks like i have found my wheels. Now for tires. Hmmm....

I'm thinking if the rims are 18x8, 235/40/18. Now this is where i'm stuck. I really don't know much at all about tires, and the research i've done hasn't helped in deciding on an actual brand/model.

 

http://www.socalwheels.com/view-prod...A/73730/Silver

 

Very nice, but I can't even comprehend the cost to ship those G37 wheels from California to Vancouver, Canada

 

que? I think you said that wrong lol. Location=altitude. Like Denver's location has a higher altitude than death valley

 

Only because Denver is in the mountains and Death Valley is well a valley. What you're referring to is Topographical Location. What I meant was in reference to a North, South, East, & West locations having no relative bearing on altitude. I.E. Canada vs. U.S.A. to be exact.

 

^ yes. What he said.

 

Current tire i'm considering/researching;

http://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Bridg...0+Sport/079637