I was planning to get a set of the 16" (16X6.5?) and I wanted to make sure this is possible before purchasing them.
The 16" alloy rims from the 2000+ maximas do fit the 4th generation Maximas, correct? And I was wondering if they too can have the 225/50 16" tires mounted on them?

I was on the miata tire size calculator and noticed that the 22/50 16" that some 4th generation folks have upgraded to is really not as close to the 225/55 16" size in terms of speedometer accuracy. The 225/55 16" would cause a .9% difference between the stock 205/65, whereas the 225/50 woudl cause almost a 3% difference. Am I on the right track here, or the 225/55 is not a good fit size for the 16"?

Last thing I want to ask is about the balancing/wheel weights of the new 5th generation rims. They seem to be lipless--and that wheels weights can not be clipped on for balancing. Anyone can shed any info on the "stick weights" that is used? is it better, more expensive?

thanks

 

no one has taken a set of 2000+ rims and put them on the 4 generation Max's?

 

It's been done. Gr8bone's former 98 SE has the 2k 5-star 16" rims on it. They look nice.

They are the same size as the '97-'99 5-stars so they can have the 225/50 tires on them but you will have slightly more wheelgap whereas the 225/55 will give you less wheelgap.

I don't know much about the weights...why not just buy a set with tires and save yourself the trouble (and money)?

Good Luck!! Be sure to post pics!!

 

thanks so much for the response. hhhehe
Guess my wish today came true that some does know...

So it looks pretty decent on a 97 Maxima? My car already has the 15" alloys, but I think they look a little small--and what I am annoyed about are the corners and handling. It adds insult to injury the fact that I have a GLE--so the suspension isn't as stiff.

But in any case, I think I will give it a whirl and see what happens.

As for a set with tires. I have not been able to find a set with tires yet--and most do are the rims only. I am not sure how well the Proxes are that are stock...and I figure if I am spending 750 or so for a set with tires, I might as well use the 250 additional for tires I want--ie. Dunlops --hehe

I shall see.
thanks so much for the response Nick...

 

Someone should photoshop the 17 inch 2k rims on a 4th generation.

 

Maxi-- how is the status of your car?
did you find any dealer that happened to fix your tranny under warranty? or is it on its way to atlanta and get a fix there?

I hope everything gets fixed alright--and you ought to complain to Nissan big time--and i'll add my name and others to the list of "Those who have a bone to pick with Nissan..."
ANd hope you are feeling better from that comment Doug made--don't let ppl like that bother you. Like that saying--"time and place for everything..." and that wasn't called for b/c if it was me, I'd flipped...


laters man...

 

Some pics of the max nick is talking aobut is here:

http://members.nbci.com/gr8bone/2kmax/2kmax5.html
http://members.nbci.com/gr8bone/2kmax/2kmax6.html