How wide can you go with tires??

Sep 13, 2000 | 01:54 PM

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Whats the widest you can go for tire width on aftermarket rims???? considering also a nice drop can you go wider than 235???? 16, 17, 18"?????
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nas

Sep 13, 2000 | 02:44 PM

Che

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the widest i'd go is 235

but i think some have used up to 255 if i'm not mistaken

Sep 13, 2000 | 02:47 PM

Eric L.

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Well for Maximas, the optimum tire size is:

15" 215/60/15
16" 225/50/16
17" 235/45/17

dunno about 18", but I bet 18's can take 255

Sep 13, 2000 | 02:56 PM

Che

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yeah eric

but if you go with that kind of width, chances are there will be rubbing on full steering wheel turn ie. u-turn, i say 235 is perfect.

Sep 14, 2000 | 05:32 AM

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Check the FAQ on this website...n/m

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Originally posted by nas
Whats the widest you can go for tire width on aftermarket rims???? considering also a nice drop can you go wider than 235???? 16, 17, 18"?????
Thanks
nas