The new wheels are Ambit RS18 in silver.
18x9.5 et38
They do clear the 370Z Akebono brakes. They have about 1/4" clearance between the barrel and caliper, and the spies and caliper.
Tires are 245/45/18 in the front and 275/40/18 in the rear. They are the DWS all seasons. I already had these tires, so that is why I put them on.
When they wear out, I will be replacing them with a 275/35/18 high performance tire.
I will be replacing the lugs with something different, but the red ones were narrower than stock, and needed to fit the lug holes.
And the old
For a little history
Sub box(s):
https://maxima.org/forums/7th-genera...ump-trunk.html
Brakes:
https://maxima.org/forums/7th-genera...kit-i-has.html
Y-Pipe:
https://maxima.org/forums/7th-genera...son-stock.html
Coil overs:
https://maxima.org/forums/7th-genera...g-upgrade.html
18x9.5 et38
They do clear the 370Z Akebono brakes. They have about 1/4" clearance between the barrel and caliper, and the spies and caliper.
Tires are 245/45/18 in the front and 275/40/18 in the rear. They are the DWS all seasons. I already had these tires, so that is why I put them on.
When they wear out, I will be replacing them with a 275/35/18 high performance tire.
I will be replacing the lugs with something different, but the red ones were narrower than stock, and needed to fit the lug holes.
And the old
For a little history
Sub box(s):
https://maxima.org/forums/7th-genera...ump-trunk.html
Brakes:
https://maxima.org/forums/7th-genera...kit-i-has.html
Y-Pipe:
https://maxima.org/forums/7th-genera...son-stock.html
Coil overs:
https://maxima.org/forums/7th-genera...g-upgrade.html
Personally I like the old wheels much, much better. But thats just my opinion.
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Nice group of mods. Wheels are all personal preference. I'm in the process of modding and over-sized tired and new wheels are first. I've decided on about 10 different brands and models and I'm still not sure. Probably Vossen or SSR wheels, what exact style I have no idea. I like both your sets of wheels. My stock 2014 ones look great but 19"x8 is just too small.
One mod I don't understand and that goes for many mods I've come across is the brake kits. Now I'm not sure what size brakes came on your maxima but on mine they are already big and the only reason to add bigger brakes would be for a track only car. Did the 09 come with crappy brakes?
Good color, good rims and a sharp car.
Great posts, love the pics and detailed work done. Will be posting my own up soon.
One mod I don't understand and that goes for many mods I've come across is the brake kits. Now I'm not sure what size brakes came on your maxima but on mine they are already big and the only reason to add bigger brakes would be for a track only car. Did the 09 come with crappy brakes?
Good color, good rims and a sharp car.
Great posts, love the pics and detailed work done. Will be posting my own up soon.
I drive at the limits quite a bit. I do mountain carving, and will be going to AutoX and track days. The big brakes have more clamping force, applied torque, fade resistance, and ease of pad change. They are an all around upgrade.
The maxima shall have the same brakes, which are 12.5" front and 12" rear if I remember correctly.
I like the 20s better visually, but they hurt performance and ride quality.
The 18" give better acceleration, cornering, breaking, and ride quality.
I didn't get rid of the grey wheels, in fact even have a third set of wheels for this car.
Daylight picture
The maxima shall have the same brakes, which are 12.5" front and 12" rear if I remember correctly.
I like the 20s better visually, but they hurt performance and ride quality.
The 18" give better acceleration, cornering, breaking, and ride quality.
I didn't get rid of the grey wheels, in fact even have a third set of wheels for this car.
Daylight picture