hope u guys can help me.. just got a quick question... my oem tires are 205/65/15. tryin to get rims and tires.. will these fit my 96 max? 245/45/17??

 

A little overkill on the widness. Can't get 235/45/17 ?
They should fit though if that's all that matters.

 

245 should be fine, I remember someone posting pics of a max with 295's not too long ago.

 

Well it would all depend on the offset of the wheel when you go wide.

Dave

 

so whats the offsets for the 96 max? the tire size i posted on the first post are used rims and tires off a 97 camaro. i dont know the offsets for the camaro. ill try to get it though

 

tire size has nothing to do with rim offset. Are you saying you want to put camaro rims on your max? I think max is 38 or 40 mm but i could be wrong. Might check the tire and wheels forum. I think there is a sticky (hint)

 

The question was what size wheel/tire will fit on the car, not what tire sizes will fit on a particular wheel.

To maximize the size of wheel to fit a particular car, the offset needs to be just right. You definitely don't want to experiment your way into this result if you don't have to.

Dave

 

You can use a 245/45/17 but you can't use Chevy wheels on a Nissan. Chevy bolt pattern is 5x4.75 and Nissan is 5x4.5
255/40/17 front 275/40/17 rear

275/40/17 all around... not the best offset for the front

 

Haha, that looks like a Chevy.

S-10 that is.

Dave

 

Wow that's an offset and a half.

 

as stated above, offset will be very important on how wide the tires will sit....the smaller the offset number, the wider out the wheel is....ie, a 35mm offset sits further out than a 45mm offset wheel

so, if you have a small offset wheel, then you risk rubbing your fenders, especially if you're lowered.

if you're larger offset, then you risk rubbing your inner fender liner when you turn, so you may not get the full turning radius.

if you're running a tire that wide, and you're not lowered, than a 40mm offset or smaller should be good (also depends on the width of the wheel).

IIRC, camaro wheels are pretty wide, so you may be getting yourself into trouble here.

tire wise, yes, they will fit most likely if you're putting them on Maxima wheels.

 

anyone got 255/45/17 on? should that fit with a 33 offset wheel? or is my best bet to get 245/45/17. Have 235's now, no problems, just wanting something wider?

 

are you lowered at all? if not, then yes, with a 33mm offset wheel (as long as it's not 10" wide), you maybe able to get away with 255. you may be even safe with 265 with that offset, as long as the wheel is not wide.

 

245's will work, but again as stated already it will depend on the offset and width of the rim as to how its going to look, fit and perform. I have 245/45/17 and think its a little bit much sidewall, a 245/40 would be better IMO.

 

its fine man, i use 245/45/18

 

you have any pics? yeah i am lowered, and the rim is 8" wide

 

The front wheel in my top pic is a 17x8.5 +40 with a 255/40/17 ... I think 255/45 is too tall.

The lower pic is a 17x9 +34 with a 275/40 (track setup for my Z) the old tire package 255/40 stuck out a little less than the 275s

Too make a +33 look good you need an 8" wheel (8.5 would be pushing it) 8" wheel will limit you to 245s ... I would sugget 245/40s

 

ok found some rims..
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/258539819.html

just bought them.. they FIT.. gotta get those non-acorn lugnuts though....

 

wtf i went to pepboys.. got 12mm x 1.25 magnuts (long) with washers and after i put it in... the wheel wiggles... do i need (short) magnuts?

 

There are pics on my homepage.