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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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Slammage on 18x8s

YES I SEARCHED... didnt find a definitive answer...

so i have the 18" FX35s on my 4gen, and im looking into drops, i want a nice stance and tuck, maybe some stretch and poke, so post up pics and what tire/wheel size you are running, and what you are dropped on, i need as much detail as possible before i drop the money to get a drop ill love/hate...
Old Aug 4, 2011 | 02:47 AM
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I say buy some illuminas...theres about 500...then buy some ksport springs or tein springs...if you want to be slammmed real low buy some coilovers
Old Aug 4, 2011 | 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MaxJammin
YES I SEARCHED... didnt find a definitive answer...

so i have the 18" FX35s on my 4gen, and im looking into drops, i want a nice stance and tuck, maybe some stretch and poke, so post up pics and what tire/wheel size you are running, and what you are dropped on, i need as much detail as possible before i drop the money to get a drop ill love/hate...
maybe ive been away too long but your post and sig are saying two different things.

1. "stretch and poke" will look stupid on a stock fx35 wheel

2. if your sig is correct,you wont find springs that really go any lower than two inches (k-sport, s techs springs suck hard)

3. search again

http://forums.maxima.org/members-rid...-4th-gens.html

http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...e-posting.html


save up for coilovers
Old Aug 4, 2011 | 04:17 AM
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^nuff sed
Old Aug 4, 2011 | 04:57 AM
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if u looking to slam, coilovers are the only way to go. Check the Coilovers thread. TEIN, KSPORT, D2 are good
Old Aug 4, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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Just get a lip kit and look lower like me lol
Old Aug 4, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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Gauging interest on my Boss Chens although I have so much siht going on that it may take a bit to finalize the transaction....

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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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well... after all that, if you read the post, im looking to see what tire sizes will look best with a good drop, i have 245/45/18 right now, and i KNOW they will rub bad
Old Aug 4, 2011 | 09:32 PM
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Just get a lip kit and look lower like me lol
Old Aug 4, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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Go for the Coilovers, will probably be 200-300 more than a strut and spring combo...
Old Aug 4, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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You can get away with say a 205/35/18, would be a mild stretch. Then you would be able to go low as hell. You would have to make your wheels flush though or it would just look stupid lol.
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Just get them flush and be happy with that. Then lower some more and get kitted up.
Old Aug 5, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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My car got a 2 inch drop on it and im runnin 245's no rub at all... and im on 18s.... i still say ur best bet is coilovers
Old Aug 5, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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Coilovers fo sho



225/50/17 could use some thinner tires
Old Aug 5, 2011 | 11:58 PM
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You want stretch and poke get at least a 8.5" wide wheel with a 30-35 offset and throw on a pair of 225/40 tires any smaller tire would be ridiculous and wouldn't handle a sedan the size of a max
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by kiecas17
Coilovers fo sho



I think it looks good as it is.

225/50/17 could use some thinner tires
Originally Posted by 2000_MAXIMA_KING
You want stretch and poke get at least a 8.5" wide wheel with a 30-35 offset and throw on a pair of 225/40 tires any smaller tire would be ridiculous and wouldn't handle a sedan the size of a max
From what Ive seen other run, Id say do a 9 or 9.5 with a 225
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^ YES 9.5 with 225/35 all the way around! haha would be dope.
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 10:22 PM
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I'm dropped on tein stechs and I got some staggered xxrs. 8.5 front 9.5 rear...they look good but since I have 255/40 all around I but on the rear...could use a bit more tire fill but its good...might just get a lip kit.
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Coilovers to the world!! cant go wrng with them
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