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Old Jan 19, 2002 | 11:52 PM
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20" wheels on a 2002 Maxima

Hey all I need your opinion.. What do you guys think about

the 20X8.5 Giovanna " Corsicas "

I Have H&R springs on order.. What do you guys think

of this setup? Any Pictures of Maximas on dubs?

Go here to see the wheel.. It's pretty nice..




http://www.giovannawheels.com/giov/corsica.html
Old Jan 19, 2002 | 11:54 PM
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Re: 20" wheels on a 2002 Maxima

Unless you drive your car in Corsica, enjoy the ride!
Old Jan 19, 2002 | 11:55 PM
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 12:17 AM
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stick with the 19's
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 12:23 AM
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why do you say 19's Iam just curious for your opinion . thanks
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 01:25 AM
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I think silver will look better on a max then the chrome ones...IMO
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 06:36 AM
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I just drooled all over my key board!

Don't lower it and just throw the 20s on!
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 07:40 AM
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Those Rims are heavy as hell!! Save some $$ and get some quality 19's.

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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 08:05 AM
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Originally posted by MaximaGirl02
why do you say 19's Iam just curious for your opinion . thanks

stick to 19's ... you don't run as much a risk of bending a rim that way! I've drove in Scottsdale and they aren't the best roads ...
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 09:57 AM
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make sure the roads are silky smooth or it's gonna be a rough ride. Plus those monsters are gonna be heavy.
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 09:58 AM
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So get the LSPORTLINE " Model 4 "?

19x 8.5

the 8.5 doesn't stick out on the side?? lol rite?

They told me that the Lsportline wheels are made for lexus and

I need a wheel spacer etc.
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 10:01 AM
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Originally posted by MaximaGirl02
So get the LSPORTLINE " Model 4 "?

19x 8.5

the 8.5 doesn't stick out on the side?? lol rite?

They told me that the Lsportline wheels are made for lexus and

I need a wheel spacer etc.
What's the offset on them?
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 10:06 AM
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19 x 8.5

??
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 12:12 PM
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20s will fit. Wheather or not the bend depends on wheel quality. Just like a 19. Gonna be about the same size tire. I recomend coilovers to adjust the hight properly. By the way Gio's on a max, NO! Look to another 20incher if thats the size you want. Dont worry about weight. The max is not a porche.
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 01:56 PM
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i say 18's or 19's
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 02:01 PM
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Originally posted by max'n out
The max is not a porche.

WHAT?!?!? Since when? Damn nissan ... I want my money back!
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 02:12 PM
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i bought my max for performance...
remember, theres a thin line between race and rice..
so if u wanna go looks by all means dish out the Bling Bling for the 20's .. but in IMHO i would only go 2" larger than stock on the maxima... i mean.. even 19's are pushing it.
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 02:17 PM
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They look like chrome Caffeines..or Caffeines are silver Corsicas..
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 02:41 PM
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Originally posted by 20 MAXIMA 02
i bought my max for performance...
remember, theres a thin line between race and rice..
so if u wanna go looks by all means dish out the Bling Bling for the 20's .. but in IMHO i would only go 2" larger than stock on the maxima... i mean.. even 19's are pushing it.
well my max came w 16's, so i quit pushing it ... hell @ 3" i kicked it

rememer some gxe's came w/ 15's
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 02:52 PM
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Heres some things to consider.

Ferrari 550 maranello weighs 3700lbs
BMW M5 over 4000
porche 911 tt did weigh 3800
Jaguar silverstone with options over 4000
2k nissan maxima 3300-3500


So now I say weight is not they only factor to consider. If a car is fast it is fast. Power, Areodynamics, wieght distribusion,fwd/awd/rwd. All play into it. And by the way Ferrari, M5 come with biger stock wheels than a maxima a porche with 17's. And the silverstone with 20"s. So if they only thing you think matters about making a car fast is little wheels more power to ya. But it's not.
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 02:53 PM
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I would say 19"s

but I dont like the Giovannas... I would go with something like this
http://www.superbuytires.com/wheels_...model=Type+183
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 03:32 PM
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Re: 20" wheels on a 2002 Maxima

Originally posted by MaximaGirl02
Hey all I need your opinion.. What do you guys think about

the 20X8.5 Giovanna " Corsicas "

I Have H&R springs on order.. What do you guys think

of this setup? Any Pictures of Maximas on dubs?

Go here to see the wheel.. It's pretty nice..




http://www.giovannawheels.com/giov/corsica.html
Your asking for it with 20" wheels.

Suggest the highest you go is 19".

18" is optimal.
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 04:09 PM
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If you're not into racing then by all means get the 20" rims because there's nothing like seeing a car rolling on dubs....well maybe 21's.
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 04:42 PM
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theres a lot of 17 year olds driving 2k2 max's!!
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 05:03 PM
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Originally posted by JoesMAX
theres a lot of 17 year olds driving 2k2 max's!!

agreed
Old Jan 20, 2002 | 07:13 PM
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Originally posted by Ludacris
They look like chrome Caffeines..or Caffeines are silver Corsicas..
They're both copies of a JDM wheel, I forgot the name of it offhand. That style is getting old IMO and for that kind of money I wouldn't buy knockoff wheels anyway. For the same price you can probably get 19s from a good manufacturer. I'm not saying everyone has to agree with me about this, just my opinion.
Old Jan 21, 2002 | 12:06 AM
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Re: 20" wheels on a 2002 Maxima

Originally posted by MaximaGirl02
Hey all I need your opinion.. What do you guys think about

the 20X8.5 Giovanna " Corsicas "

I Have H&R springs on order.. What do you guys think

of this setup? Any Pictures of Maximas on dubs?

Go here to see the wheel.. It's pretty nice..




http://www.giovannawheels.com/giov/corsica.html
Who are you? Eve from Ruff Ryderz??Why you want to roll so deep for??
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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 08:42 AM
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20's??? Please don't, too big

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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 09:09 AM
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You can't lose with 22s!!!

I think a wise man once said the above phrase, if you go with 20s or above you might want to get a membership to a good chiropractor

Best of luck, I would go with 18s in Gunmetal with the H&R drop.
Jason
Old Jan 21, 2002 | 01:16 PM
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Originally posted by Weasel
... for that kind of money I wouldn't buy knockoff wheels anyway. For the same price you can probably get 19s from a good manufacturer. I'm not saying everyone has to agree with me about this, just my opinion.
I concur

Looks like you want to go 'fo sho' rather than performance, 19s will do just fine, 20s are overkill. Might as well do coilovers and drop the car down all the way.

Did someone mention the level of ride quality you're giving up?
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