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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 06:02 PM
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So I decided on that european look...

and copped a set of chrome 17" BBS RX 243 series rims....










Yeah they are 17", but they chrome and they BBS .....and also, sometimes you need to make sacrifices based on locality...I for one am not bitter..

These wheels are 17x7.5 running Falken Ziex 512 tires in 245/45/17 variety...

Just two days after owning these I am in true LOVE with my maxima...Handling is superb, car is rock solid at speeds above 85mph...

Traction is 100% improved, along with torque steer almost eleviated and bumps are pratically swallowed..

Anyone looking for performance/ride increase without risking bent rims, I suggest go this route. Basically with the extra .5" in width, I was able to go the extra meat on the tire.
Old Jul 27, 2003 | 07:25 PM
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Rims look good bro. I still think that 18s are a necessity.
Old Jul 27, 2003 | 07:42 PM
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Originally posted by maximamaybe
Rims look good bro. I still think that 18s are a necessity.


But I guess that's only cause I'm getting 18's.

Looks good and I think it matches the grill well.

Amazing what a big difference 1/2 an inch can make
Old Jul 27, 2003 | 08:38 PM
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I thought the European look would be what's on all of the European cars nowadays.

Looks good though. Definitely not my scene though.
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 01:03 AM
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ehhh, pardon me
can you pass the grey poupon?
hehehehh nah just kidding.

I don't think the rims make the car look european, it still looks pretty japense to me, just my opinion though. enjoy the rims.
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 01:13 AM
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looks good
but small
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 05:16 AM
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thanx for the comments all.....18" BBS were like $570 a piece

as is, these 17's cost $500 each w/o tires... (of course I did not pay that tho )

I do think they comment the car, grill and all things considered well....yes they are small, but hey....live in the concrete jungle, you gotta play hard
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 05:23 AM
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looks good but my style is 19" all the way bay-beee!
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 08:51 AM
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Looks good! Much improved over stock. Put a post on the 4th gen side for those Titanium OE wheels, I bet they go quick!
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 09:01 AM
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Originally posted by t56gen3
Looks good! Much improved over stock. Put a post on the 4th gen side for those Titanium OE wheels, I bet they go quick!
They're gone already
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 09:03 AM
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So I hear------got pics of yours?
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 09:05 AM
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Originally posted by mjg
ehhh, pardon me
can you pass the grey poupon?
hehehehh nah just kidding.

I don't think the rims make the car look european, it still looks pretty japense to me, just my opinion though. enjoy the rims.
What...
Lots of VW have these rims...thats what i think he is talking about
I really never see this rims on a honda or other jap cars..
they look good man...
I would have gotten 18's but i respect your decision on the 17's
peace
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 09:07 AM
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lookin good!
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 09:17 AM
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wow shibby you Max is actually NOT ricey now

looks great, 17's are good man, you can go through speed bumps safely and the ride is nice

nice find
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 11:09 AM
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BBS rims, the original meshie, great choice, although 18's would've been much better looking, they only would've looked good for a few weeks until NYC pot holes do their work :P
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 11:13 AM
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i just dont think anything with more than 7 or 8 spokes looks right on a max, but still not bad just needs to be bigger

those look like they are off of a stock integra
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 11:24 AM
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Originally posted by BLKMAX005SPD

What...
Lots of VW have these rims...thats what i think he is talking about
I really never see this rims on a honda or other jap cars..
they look good man...
I would have gotten 18's but i respect your decision on the 17's
peace
no hating from over here, they don't look good : ]
I've seen BBS rims on all kinds of cars, not my choice of car to put them on (strictly porsche LM series: ] ) but I do enjoy BBS rims.
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 11:25 AM
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Originally posted by MxdOut97
i just dont think anything with more than 7 or 8 spokes looks right on a max, but still not bad just needs to be bigger

those look like they are off of a stock integra
stock integra with BBS???

clearly either you're joking, or you have no conception of reality
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 11:39 AM
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One of my issues with Nissan was the fact they put 17" wheels on such a big car. I feel if you are going to upgrade you should of get at lease 18's. Because I had a bad experience with 18's doesn't mean it will happen to everyone.

But with that being said I think they look really good but then again going from Enkei Aegis to the Supermesh I might not be the one to ask on if I think a mesh wheel looks good .

Looks good can't wait to see it in person, also I have to hear the Bose with the new HU.

Nice
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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Originally posted by nice95GLE
One of my issues with Nissan was the fact they put 17" wheels on such a big car. I feel if you are going to upgrade you should of get at lease 18's. Because I had a bad experience with 18's doesn't mean it will happen to everyone.

But with that being said I think they look really good but then again going from Enkei Aegis to the Supermesh I might not be the one to ask on if I think a mesh wheel looks good .

Looks good can't wait to see it in person, also I have to hear the Bose with the new HU.

Nice
Curl, If I was in a different locale, you'd be lookin at 19's...being limited to these NYC streets of ****, I am screwed...I can't afford to bend and replace rims...not at these prices.

Remember to hit me up bro....
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 12:17 PM
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I have to say it


TOLD YA SO!

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....light=nt2shbby

not the same wheels, but same idea
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 12:27 PM
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Originally posted by sypher
I have to say it


TOLD YA SO!

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....light=nt2shbby

not the same wheels, but same idea

hehe...word....
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 12:33 PM
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Change your mind?





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Originally posted by Igor911

btw-the rims do look better on ur car!
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Originally posted by NT2SHBBY

his rims aren't my style but thanx...
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 12:37 PM
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Originally posted by sypher
Change your mind?
actually, they were at a price I couldn't refuse....I wanted chrome and I wanted a good brand
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 04:06 PM
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Nice! i am learning the hard way 2 bent rim here, is all good they are chromes. looks good bro
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 04:13 PM
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They do look good, but I'm going with Volks in 18x8 guise myself I want strength and light weight...
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 05:02 PM
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these are pimp looking rims but not practical. These will get dirty often and a b***h to clean up.
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 06:23 PM
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If I were to get a 17, I would at least get an 8" wide one, but from what I remember, you like your wheels tucked in for some ungodly reason.

Anyhow, they look good. Not my style, not my size, not my finish, not my price, not my brand.......but they look good.
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 06:29 PM
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clearly i think they look great for 17s...
first max with aftermarket wheels in 17s i actually like...
good job
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 06:34 PM
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Those are sweet **** lookin rims man. But I think 18" would be my minimum.

J.
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