My friend just order a set of new rims and tires:

235x45: 17x8 : offset is 45 and his driving a 96 maxima.


will this fit fine on his car or do he need a spacer (rear and front)??

If he does which brand do you recommand.

Thanks

 

Fitment should be fine. Mount them and run them. If there is rubbing of suspension components, and 5mm spacers.

 

can I have some more advice..

 

Sure. Keep your money safe in Money Markets right now.

 

I have 235/45/17 on the Lexus GS400 17X8 wheels with a 50mm offset and there was a little rubbing when u-turning. It wasn't bad though. I wouldn't imagine you running into any problems.

 

yeah he got the wrong size but it should work...

 

His worry about the wheel being too wide and the offset. Should he return the rims and exchange the a different one that will fit better.

Can you suggest the best combo.

 

The best combo would be 17x8 with 35mm offset running 235/45/17 tires...that is "best" IMHO.
Your setup should work just fine. I am not so sure about 45mm offset, especially, the 8" wheel width. If you had 7" wide rims, they should fit A-okay.
Like voltman suggested, try 'em on & if they rub, you WILL need some spacers, atleast 5mm.