Hello all,

I'm about to buy new tires for the stock 17x7" rims on my 2000 SE and am curious how many of you are running 235/45-17 tires on these rims. Any problems? Would appreciate a comment on your driving style when you post a response as well as the brand of tire you're using. I'm looking at Kumho Ecsta 712's. Thanks in advance for the input.

Regards,

Scott Buchanan
Charlotte, NC
2000 Maxima SE

 

SEARCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

quite a few people, MaximaDave is the first person that come to my mind

 

I'm running BFG's 235/45/ZR17's with about 15K miles on them. No problems...

 

I've got 12K+ miles , No problems

dc

 

Potenza RE730 235/45 17...10000 miles with no problems at all

 

I am running Micheline Pilot Sport A/S. They are ridiculously better than the stock $hit. They were about $1200 with front end alignment. No problems, and they look a little "meaner" from behind.

 

i have 235/45/17 dunlop sp 5000's no problem! i have also had 245 on my car no problem! and yes i have a 7 inch rim!

will

 

I've heard not to increase tire size in the front.... Tread will wear faster and ride quality will suffer slightly (especially around town).
I am putting my new Foca F10 Wheels on next week with the factory Potenza 225/50 vr17 tires (they are awesome).
Later!
rob rwbro719@aol.com
Colorado

 

10,000 miles on Bridgestone Potenzas 730 235/45-17.....no problems at all!

 

I have 235 45 17 Blizzak LM22 snow tires. No problem except I prefer summer tires :-)

 

you are kidding right....that the stock potenzas are awosome

 

Either that or clinically insane.

 

My Re 92s are coming off this weekend, thank the man upstairs, woo hoo.

 

is the wheel gap noticeable when going to a 235/45/17 from the stock size? ive got a stock suspension expect for rsb and fstb but i wanted to know if the gap at any of the wheels was too much? any pics?

 

i figured it would look nice with drop but i dont have the cash for that just yet. just wanted to know what it look like for the time being.

 

The actually size difference is literally centimeters. Although, given the HUGE gap already , you may want to consider lowering the car.

 

Depending upon where you live (I happen to be in Colorado), these tires perform well in all seasons. If I lived in Arizona it would be a different story.

 

It is official

 

I've got Nitto 555's 235/45 17's.

they feel great and haven't had any problems....

my stock potenza's sucked big time in the rain.....otherwise
they were cool.

 

yea I had Nitto Extremes on my 2k Max... actually handled great, but damn were rough riding. I'm looking at the Pilot A/S'es now.. hoping they might be a little smoother... too bad you can't try-before-you-buy-it on tires!

 

If it's not completely dry outside the stock Potenzas SUCK!

---> rwbro719
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