"Is it OK to mount 235/45R17 tires on OEM 5th Gen Maxima SE rims? The answer is NO! The reason is that the 5th Gen SE rim is only 7" wide. The minimum acceptable rim width for 235/45R17 tires is 7.5". "
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A friend was running 235/45R17 tires on 17x7 rims. I know this is only one factor, but I will keep you updated on more I find out about it. She was driving rather fast hanging turns when all of a sudden two tires blow out within a matter of seconds she said she was riding rims. She said the tires were only 8 months old and next time I talk to her I will get specifics. Oh yeah I believe she said she had toyo proxy's T1-S.

This is from toyos website.

235/45ZR17 97W Rim width range>> 7.5-8.0-9.0


I thought I'd mencion it to you as a possible documented case. I am going to try and get the full scoop on this one.

 

Holy crap! She's lucky she survived!

Let me know what you find out, CIRCO. And thanks for the info.

 

Alright I'll let you know. So its not all talk guys!