Have you guys had any problems/issues running this size on your stock SE rims?? I have read the articles regarding tire sizes and I know this size is not recommended, but I also know quite a few org members run this size tire and supposedly have had no problems. My questions are these:

Any problems running this size??
Can/do you drive agressive still??
Any advice on driving do's/don'ts while running this size??

I am looking to buy these tires in this size, but I wanted to get some feedback from fellow org members regarding their experiences with this size.

 

Hey I am lookig into getting new tires too, either ContiExtreme or Sumotimo HTR+ in that 235/45 R17 size. I read many threads too and seems like many people here do run that size with no problems. Just check tire pressure more often and that is it.

 

What should the tire pressure be on these???

 

I am not sure, but I thought regular 32 all around will do. Maybe a little higher like 33-34.

 

I don't have stock wheels (17X7 Nakayama GTRs) but I have 235/45 tires. I've driven 100% of the car's capabilities without any problems.

However, after reading TONS of posts on this subject, I have no reason whatsoever to whine and complain if my tires suddenly come off my wheels during a hard turn. From what I've read/heard, this tire size is not recommended from a 7-inch wheel. But there sure are a ton of people on the org that have them and I haven't heard one horror story yet (knocking on wood).

Tony

 

I called tirerack.com and checked their website. They recommend that size as 'ok' for our stock rims. I also talked to someone at the local tire store (big chain, forgot the name) and he said that size is fine.

I do not know about the quality of those specific tires, though. Let us know what you end up doing!!

 

I'm also looking at the 235/45/17 ContiExtremeContact for my 2002 Maxima. Those goodyears they offer don't have a nice a rating as the Conti. And I'm sure as hell am not going to get the Bridgstones RE again they suck!!! If you get them tell me how you like them. I need a nice tire that will do for the summer and the Chicago winters. 2002 has a lot of torque.

 

raymond 3414,

I guess we're in teh same boat since I live north of you in Waukegan. I have had my eye on some Pilot Sport A/S, but damn are they expensive. I have been reading some good reviews about the ContiExtreme, and their price makes them very tempting. I'll keep you posted on what I do.

 

Before I upgraded to 18's, I ran 235/50/17 Michelin Pilots with no problem.