Does anyone have any information on this so called sport tuned suspension? I purchased my 17 Maxima SR about a week ago, and I noticed the ride comfort was harsh as hell.. well the dealer that I bought it from inflated the tires to 41-42 psi...insane. I lowered it down to 34 psi and the ride is a lot better..

Is the SR trim supposed to be slightly lower than the rest of the trims due to this "sport tuned suspension"...

I already purchased the Eibach pro-kit so I wonder what type of differences I will feel if any, because usually the ride gets a bit harder when you lower the car. Don't mind this at all since I am coming from a lowered 17 Mustang GT.

 

It has completely different suspension hardware, here's the link https://www.nissanusa.com/cars/maxima/versions-specs/version.sr.html
Mine was delivered with 46psi, Ive tried lowering to 30psi didn't like it. Now running 35psi all around it feels great.

 

46 psi!?! that is nuts. even on the dash it says 33 psi and on the sticker on the door jamb.

mine range from 34-37, increases slightly after driving due to heat expansion.

 

Thanks for the link.. just read " Maxima SR combines a sport-tuned suspension with advanced dynamic technologies. Specialized hardware includes retuned struts/shocks, stiffer springs and a larger front stabilizer bar, giving it a suspension bred especially for performance."

Hmm, so it does appear that the springs are different, I wonder if they are lower... I don't notice as much wheel gap.. hopefully the eibach's are an improvement.

 

My 17 SR handles very well. It really does, and why I wanted the SR.

For me its nice to know that the SR is not window dressing. There are mechanical differences between the SR and other trims.

 

Yes I agree, at first I thought it was just a marketing scheme "oh wow, sport tuned suspension".. but it actually does have different parts. I'm happy I purchased the SR.. for so cheap too, 24k out the door, 2k down, financed 22k... what a deal. Isn't the MSRP on new 18s like 39k?

 

yes, a lot of car for the money!!

Do you still have your 17 mustang GT?

 

Wow 22k for a brand new SR? Was it a out to door price? I thought I was an haggle expert but that right there might be the best deal I've seen on this site.

 

Yes, Yes it is. I for sure paid more for mine, but that was back the beginning of July last year. I still think I got a pretty good deal at the time for my 17 SR Midnight Edition.

 

I believe he got a used SR.

 

Well, the OEM tires (Goodyear F1) help to keep de harsh or jumpy suspension quality.
I replace them with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and was a huge quality difference. In my case, the bad roads don't let me to lower de car which it will worse the suspension confort. In my former Pontiac Firebird Trans am, I replace the springs with a GM 1LE (sportier than stock) and Koni adjustables....

 

nope.

used..learned my lesson when I purchased a brand new 2014 Altima...that thing dropped value faster than anything.

Seems like the maxima's do too if the msrp on a brand new sr is 39k and I got mine for much less. 1 owner Nissan. Certified too
yup

 

the tires on my 17 sr are michelins

 

Every new car will depreciate alot in the 1st few years but the thing about new maximas are little bit different cause they're discounted much more than let's say altima, camry or accords. I bought my SR brand new with 15 miles on the clock for 25% off msrp

 

Mine had 46-48 psi in the tires at delivery as well. I had to take the car back to get my window tint and I told the salesman about it. He said they pump the tires up while the car is on the lot to avoid flat spots in case the car sits for a while before selling. I told him that setting proper tire pressure needs to be part of their "make ready" process at delivery. I had unsuspectingly taken a 500 mile trip in the Texas heat with tires at a pressure close to the indicated maximum.

 

Michelins Pilot Sport 4????

Well the trick to get a "confort" suspension is in the specs....I explain myself....the OEM tires are 245/40 R19 and I was talking about the Michelins that I purchased, are 255/40 R19..Maybe the little extra rubber contribute to decrease the OEM specs harsh and bumpy quality.

 

New cars are filled that high at the factory to avoid flat spotting during transport. The dealer is supposed to set them to 33 when they PDI the car.

 

Seems like the tire pressure is not checked at and before delivery. I too had the same rough ride issues and realized I have 45 pounds on all the tires. I run 35 now. By the way anyone tried the tire fill alarm the Platinums have to alert you by horn honk when you have reached 33 psi when filling the tires?

 

I have a '16 SR and am shopping for a new car just because of the rough ride. Is it really worth getting the Michelin tires?

 

I am able to tell you that since I replace the OEM 245/40/R19 Goodyear F1 tires, for a 255/40 R19 Michelin Pilot Sport tires, the car's ride noticeably improve.

 

Thanks. Sounds like the cheaper option than buying a new car.

 

You should trade your wheels for 18" that come on other trims, many guys would be happy to trade for your SR wheels. You will significantly improve your ride with more sidewall.My previous car Infiniti g37 sport was passed on to my daughter she complained about the ride being stiff so I swapped wheels to 17" with 55mm sidewall, she loves the car now.Me personally like the SR ride so when the time comes for new tires I might get me some good year take offs for cheap.

 

Great advice here. Get the 18 in wheels. Only you will know the difference

 

That's the main reason why the 255/40R19 tires improve the ride confort, but not as much as a tire mounted in a 18" wheels, like Jax has stated very well.

For me, the replacement of tires without the wheels was more than enough for my confort taste driving a "sport-to-be" car....

 

Before I bought my 17 SR, I rented a 17 S from Enterprise and drove it about 2500 miles in a round trip. It felt fine and was acceptable, reminded me of an Impala. When I drove the SR for the first time when I started thinking of getting rid of my '14 S Limited Edition, the ride was much more solid than the S, rougher too. The flex my 14 had was gone. The shimmy of the rear end over bumps the 14 had was gone and it was a better "point & shoot" experience than the 17 S or 14 S. The dampers keep the body sway down, the front/rear flex is non-existent and the straight line acceleration has none of the "fight" the FWD experienced between L & R wheels in the other 2 cars. Every review I read of the new Maxima said something to the effect, if you're a serious Maxima person, the SR was what you wanted.

 

if you're a serious Maxima person

Not sure what you mean by this but it seems to imply that you have to be a "boy racer" to enjoy this car. What's great about this vehicle is that it appeals to all demograhics and age ranges. Going around a corner on 2 wheels is not really what the Maxima is all about. Count me out for the fender rubbing rice treatment and the black wheels.

 

Absolutely not and that's not what I said. I'm reiterating what automotive journals say about the car, the SR is the only Maxima in the current crop that even approaches "serious" sport sedan. I agree with that.

 

Has anyone installed the eibach lowering springs on the sr trim? Was the rider rougher, same, or better?

 

Thanks for the clarification. I think Nissan should have chucked the 4DRSC moniker even though the Maxima does a decent job in the handling department for a front wheel drive vehicle. (Very good) It will never be a BMW or Mercedes in handling or braking dept (outstanding) but I am happy to save the money and cruise in the Maxima. This is a case where "very good" trumps "outstanding".

 

I wanna see the opinions on the pro kit as well. I'm so close to doing it but I just don't want to deal with a harsher ride at all...

 

What reviews? I've read several and never seen that.

 

 

Neither of those state what you claim.

 

Nothing wrong with black wheels.

 

Black wheels turn into blobs of nothing since all details are lost when sitting or rolling against a black tire. This is a fad that will go away but not soon enough for me. I will say, a white Maxima with black wheels does seem match up OK though. All subjective I know.

 

This is exactly my opinion except I don't like it on the white Maxima either.

 

To each his own, I love my midnight edition wheels.

 

As long as you are happy and at least you don't have to wash them since nothing shows anyway.

 

 

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