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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 06:03 PM
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I just bought a set of 20's for a 99 Maxima..

I just purchased a set of 20's Axis Milano to be exact. I believe the owner of them said they had a 20mm offset, I was wondering what that means. I know most maxima's usually run a 35mm offset. However, he had them on a newer 350z, I was wondering if they will fit fine, or I will be running into problems. If you could help me out, that would be awesome! Thanks! Have a good New Year!
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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20mm, that just means that they stick out 15mm more than a 35mm offset wheel would.
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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Depending on the width of the rim, size of the tires, and if you are lowered or not, they may stick out.
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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It is a 1999 Maxima SE the rims are 20x8.5 and it isn't lowered at all. I just don't want it to look ghetto by sticking out real bad on the sides. I just didn't know how bad the offset would be. Does anyone have a picture of their rims with a 20mm offset?
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DukeDuke
It is a 1999 Maxima SE the rims are 20x8.5 and it isn't lowered at all. I just don't want it to look ghetto by sticking out real bad on the sides. I just didn't know how bad the offset would be. Does anyone have a picture of their rims with a 20mm offset?
damnnn...kid that must have cost a pretty penny. super hot wheels.
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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Ha ha, yeah man, thanks, you will see me cruisin around town I am sure. I really wanted your ES-V's, but I wanted something larger than an 18.
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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My bad bro, your Evo's
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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My bad bro, your Evo's

haha yea...gotta drop that bad boy if you put those 20's on it. lemme know when u get them on i wanna see how it looks.
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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They are going to stick out a little in the front..... if the tires are streched on them they might not look too bad. They should be less than an inch out in the front, I think the rears will be about flush with the fender. Look at the pics under my sig... the dbl 6 spokes are 8.5s +40 with 255/40/17s the ones in the sig are 9s +34 with 255/40/17s.
Old Dec 30, 2005 | 05:31 PM
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20's are already ghetto on a max, and then with 1" of it sticking out, its even more ghetto.
Old Dec 30, 2005 | 06:48 PM
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its just over kill to me
Old Dec 30, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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20mm will stick out, not a ton, it's about 15 mm, approx 1/2", but that's depending on the width of the wheel. i have 20x8.5 35mm and they fit perfect. the do rub on the splash shield a little on turns though where it bulges out on the backside
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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All right thanks for your quality input shavedmax. Maybe I will get those fender extenders that you mold on.
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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ew to fender extenders.
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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ew to 20's with the 4x4 suspension...

To each his own, but the thing is gunna look massive.
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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IIRC on a 4th gen 35mm is flush with the front fender on an 8" wheel. On a 5th gen 30mm is flush. With a 20mm offset, you will be sticking out in front, and may have some significant rubbing problems in the back.

Since you already purchased these wheels, it's a moot point though - so best of luck with the fitament.
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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All right thanks for your quality input shavedmax. Maybe I will get those fender extenders that you mold on.
i would sell the wheels and put the money towards a set that fits, if they are that bad. no sense in molding flares and repainting the car. itll cost more than new wheels
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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get 19's at the most ur ish will look like a matchbox
Old Jan 3, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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tittywop!!
Old Jan 4, 2006 | 06:48 AM
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put em on and post pix.
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricedout
20's are already ghetto on a max, and then with 1" of it sticking out, its even more ghetto.
so true enjoy them though

IMHO, I think that 18's with the HR drop is the most aggressive I would do on the max. I have the HR drop but still have the stock wheels. I never updated my sig to show my drop that i got last april
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricedout
20's are already ghetto on a max, and then with 1" of it sticking out, its even more ghetto.
Go get your bling on! 20's on a 4th gen look horrible IMO. 20's are kinda like spandex. Just cause they make it in your size doesnt mean its ok to wear it.
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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Go get your bling on! 20's on a 4th gen look horrible IMO. 20's are kinda like spandex. Just cause they make it in your size doesnt mean its ok to wear it.







HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Jan 18, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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It's a good thing you researched to see if the rims would fit/rub/look decent before you bought them..........
Old Jan 18, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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im glad people are still reading a thread that means mothing a month later. i'm sure there's a reason why he hasnt posted back. if he f'd up, and they dont fit, oh well. if they do good for him. i think the thread can be closed now.
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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18s are the Max I would do....no pun intended....lol.
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