I found them on ebay for $465.00 + $30.00 per wheel shipping. They are replica's but I was wondering if anyone had these or something similar. They would be going on my wifes 02 GLE Gunmetal grey with tinted windows, I just wanted to spice up her car a bit so I was thinking these with a billet grill.

 

They are 18x7.5 by the way.

 

Rims are a very personal decision. I think they look nice...not too flashy.

 

I'd get em...

IBTM.

 

They look nice....I would get them...

 

I agree completley. We're really not into the bling seen and I figured these with the right tires would be sporty but yet even a little classy. I'm thinking 245/45-18 or is that too big?

I know I should have posted this in the wheels and tires forum, My bad

 

Ev-s............

 

I have 40's and can really feel it when I hit a pothole. I would definetely go with 45's.

 

 

is look great, saw picture of the car put it on which is oem G35, I found a set of 6gen 18" 390 shiped, getting tomorrow will wrap it with 225/45, too many pothole around the city, let u know how it feel, * just personal feeling I trust oem better with quality.

 

Thats great! can you email or pm me when you get them? I'd apreciate your input.

 

knock off G35 wheels. Look good though

 

I think they would look great. The OEM G35C rims have an offset of +30 and I use 235/40-18 tires. Here are some pics:

 

I love those wheels, would be a great move!!!!

 

how to insert pictures in post, try copy and paste, doesn't work I am new in here and just got my car month ago, like to post some thread and picture and share ideas. thnaks

 

Here is a link explaining how to attach images ([img]...[/img]) using vB code:
http://forums.maxima.org/misc.php?do=bbcode

 

NISMAX03 I love the looks of those. Your pics made up my mind. I think I'm gonna end up buying bigger brakes though!

 

<------ likes em.

 

G35 knockoffs, yeah...odd that they are 18x7.5. My real ones are 18x8

I use a 235/40/18 tire, I would suggest you use the same for that rim size.

 

I will add that with that offset, they will look VERY stupid if the car is not lowered!!!

 

No offense Irish but I don't agree about lowering a ride. IMHO and I know I'm in the
minority but I don't think lowering a family sedan does anything for the looks of the car. I live in the Northeast and would rather have my car's suspension stock. I'm not a big fan of bottoming out. I can think of better ways to spend my money. Also, I don't want my Max to look like a lower rider. That's a nice look if you have that type or car but with our cars its like Paris Hilton pretending she is a virgin. His rims will look awesome on that car!

 

1. Does my car look like a "low rider?" When I say lowered, I mean a subtle drop, not slammed to the ground. With my very subtle maxspeed drop, I had no trouble getting through deep snow in the w.va. mountains last winter (I ski ALOT). Seriously, look at my cardomain page and tell me if it "looks" lowered. Most people can't even tell, they think that I'm at stock height (even though it's 1.5" lower in front and 0.5" lower in the back)
2. When you put larger rims on the car, with lower profile tires, it creates a visual distortion, making the "wheel gap" appear more. Find a photo someplace of a maxima on stock suspension riding with 30mm offset 18's (yes, the stock offset is 45mm, so the G35 wheels are also pushed outward 15mm, flush with the fenders)...30mm offset 18s on a non-lowered max. Find a pic and tell me if you REALLY think it looks good.....
3. I resisted getting aftermarket springs for a long, long time (look up some of my old posts, I sounded back then exactly like you do now). I brought up the same points as you did. After changing them out (new springs are only about $100, not a ton of money), the ride improved, the handling of the car improved, and the wheel gap is less. Looks are my LAST priority, I finally switched springs and struts for improved handling and ride quality...looks were an added bonus. I would NEVER go back to stock with the sloppy and wrong-height springs that the car came with....
4. as to the bottoming out, you should do a little research. it's not a problem unless you totally slam the car, and forget to trim the bump stops. On ski trips I've had a roof full of gear, a trunk full of gear (ski stuff is heavy), and me+3 passengers. I have NEVER bottomed out either the car or the suspension.....

So, you have your opinion. I have mine. I think if you've read anything I've ever said, you'd know I'm not into "bling" or "low riding" or flashy rims or any of that crap.....not trying to make my car stand out....my goal has always been to "make the car look the way it SHOULD have looked from the factory"...

here's a pic of my car lowered on stock rims...can you honestly say that this car looks "lowered" or does it just look stock?

 

btw, my neighbor's 5-series (all-stock) BMW has less ground clearance than my maxima does, even with my drop....don't lump maximas with H&R's and Maxspeeds (mild drops) with the guys who are 3" low on coilovers....

 

im starting to like those G35 wheels. big wheel gap makes the car look gay, unless you drive a truck or suv. now smaller wheel gap makes the car sort of sporty. if you look at the new 5 series, or the M35-45, or GS430they have a small and even wheel gap, but still have a great ride and handling. lowering (not slamming) gives the sleek sporty look to it, and it turns much nicer than stock. almost no lean when turning sharp. your ride will be more sesitive over bumps, but it wont be harsh.

 

those rims look pretty damm nice...and 4 that price there` are not bad at all....just check my sig...(lol).

 

Definitely. They're nice but not too flashy.. there is definitely a trend now leaning towards more subtle modifications.

 

Thanks to all you guys for the great reaction and to the quick reply's. I love all your cars and these wheels I think it's gonna look great when I get them. I'm leaning on the side of springs as well. I'm really a Mustang guy (I've owned 8 of them in the past) From super mint stock 5.0's to a blown and stroked Cobra (my baby) I decided to buy the Maxima for my wife to remain in the sport/family car scene after we had a baby last year. I agree that subtle springs can drastically improve the hanndling and looks of almost any car, And the Max is no different. So when I do this (within the next month or so) I will be sure to post detailed before and after pics.thanks again

 

good luck with it all....for springs, see recent threads on H&R and Maxspeeds...they offer the most subtle drops and best ride quality (when combined with good struts)....

 

btw...."boatcop"....so are you marine police, DHS, or USCG?

 

U.S.C.G Up in Kodiak, AK

 

good stuff....so you are currently there, or in Cape Cod? I work right down the hall from USCG-ICC.....

 

I actually just got on Kodiak Isl (the Rock) about a month ago, Its allot different than what the wife an I are used to but it's also allot more beutiful than what we're used to. I gotta change my profile. Are you AD?

 

You're not the only 5th-gen org'er in Alaska....

My_first_maxima is in Fairbanks, as I recall she's an Army Chinook pilot

 

LOL
I have to say I never in a million years would have come here but now that I'm here I love it but at the same time looking forward to getting back to the East Coast soon.

Yeah I think I have 1 of about 5 Nissan's on the island! It's really not good because I have a warrante till 100k but no place to service it god forbid something goes wrong (Knock on wood). if it does Its off to Anchorage via ferry we go and I mine as well not even have a warrante with all the money I'm gonna spend getting it over there and back!

 

uhhh....wait, what are the differences between the "Knock off" rims and the Real g35 rims? They look the same to me?

 

I would imagine just made with lesser quality aluminum and not made at a Nissan/Infinity Plant.. Thats actually a really good question

 

I really like them, but the quality is what would concerned me at that price.

Pedro

 

differences:

- real ones are 18x8", with 30mm offset
- knockoffs are 18x7.5", with 35mm offset

quality may or may not be comparable....

 

So does that mean that the wheels are pushed out a bit or pulled in?

 

I really like those wheels, very classy and not ricey at all.