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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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To 18" SE-R users : What size tires ?

What size tires would be the best fit for a 5.5 gen w/ 18" SE-R wheels from the Altima.

Stock I believe on SE-R is 225/45/18. They Are 18x8 I believe w/ +42 offset.
Our Stock size is 225/55/17.

It seems like 245/45/18 would be the best compatibility on the tire calculator.

Side Note: I plan on dropping the car about 2 inches w/ coilovers.

Any input on members that are running these wheels w/ coilovers ?

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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 05:02 AM
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Go with 245/40/18's or 225/45/18 the 245/45/18's will have too fat of a sidewall.
Old Apr 29, 2010 | 06:10 AM
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Stock size for Maxima is 225/50 .. actually.

on 245/40-18's. Maybe a spacer in the rear.
Old Apr 29, 2010 | 06:31 AM
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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245/40/18 are the best size for 18" rims on this car.....no spacers are needed IMO it's nearly perfect
Old Apr 30, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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Has anyone run spacers in the rear with
these rims?

I think the offset is 42
Old Apr 30, 2010 | 08:55 AM
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Thats a good question i wonder how it will be with spacers. I have been thinking about getting the se-r's for a while now.

Does anyone have pictures of these rims on maximas?? with and without spacers??
Old Apr 30, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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I've done 10 & 15mm spacers with both +45/8" & 7" wide, as well +33 8.5" wide.

The A33 chassis sits so that the rear tires appear somewhat tucked, and in order to get a flush F&Rm without going staggered, you will need a spacer in the rear.
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