wheel sizes for this newbie................
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http://forums.maxima.org/search.php personally i wouldnt go bigger than 17"
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It depends on your priorities of course. Some people like the look of 18" wheels, but I they are heavy and more prone to damage if you hit a big pothole (less tire to cushion the impact). If you want pure accelleration ability, stick with stock or stock-sized rims (15") and get 225/60 sized tires.
For some look improvement and handling upgrade, I think the 16" wheels blur with the 17" wheels and which one you pick really determines your priorities. 16" wheels are lighter than and will handle almost as good as 17" wheels, but look less aggressive. 17" wheels look more aggressive and will handle a bit better, but are usually heavier.
Smaller wheels will also ride a bit nicer due to weight and tire size. So the 18"+ wheels have the hardest ride with the most "bumpsteer", while the 15" wheels are the cushiest.
Cost also rises with wheel size, since the wheels themselves get more expensive, and so do the tires that need to go on them.
Lightness is important for both accelleration and ride comfort. As a generalization, wheels get heavier with diameter and 18" wheels (the far side of the scale) are pretty darn heavy. People have commented on the mild accelleration loss with 17" wheels. Some large wheels though are designed to be very light, like the Konig Subzero, so shop around.
Personally I've settled on the compromise of 17" wheels. Yes, it'll have the negatives that the short sidewall and extra weight bring, but I decided the looks were more important and I wanted that little bit more handling.
For some look improvement and handling upgrade, I think the 16" wheels blur with the 17" wheels and which one you pick really determines your priorities. 16" wheels are lighter than and will handle almost as good as 17" wheels, but look less aggressive. 17" wheels look more aggressive and will handle a bit better, but are usually heavier.
Smaller wheels will also ride a bit nicer due to weight and tire size. So the 18"+ wheels have the hardest ride with the most "bumpsteer", while the 15" wheels are the cushiest.
Cost also rises with wheel size, since the wheels themselves get more expensive, and so do the tires that need to go on them.
Lightness is important for both accelleration and ride comfort. As a generalization, wheels get heavier with diameter and 18" wheels (the far side of the scale) are pretty darn heavy. People have commented on the mild accelleration loss with 17" wheels. Some large wheels though are designed to be very light, like the Konig Subzero, so shop around.
Personally I've settled on the compromise of 17" wheels. Yes, it'll have the negatives that the short sidewall and extra weight bring, but I decided the looks were more important and I wanted that little bit more handling.
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