Evening all, With summer rolling around soon enough, I have decided to upgrade from my factory 17" to some 18"s. (2000 Maxima SE) And i've been looking at wheels and tires and reading various reviews for almost a month now, and while a few combos have looked good, I'm just stuck on what to buy. the size i'm most likely going to get is 245/40/18. Tire wise, i want something that balances performance and tread life a summer tire obviously, and something with a speed rating higher than "R" (don't we all :P). My budget for wheels is about $800, and tires about $800. I'm located in Vancouver. For rims, NOTHING CHROME! Thanks all!

 

Biggest I would go for tire width is 235, and im sure others will back me on this. 245 is a bit much. You also might not like the 18in, it might look too big. Im a fan of 17in rims personally

 

I wouldn't put wheels on my car that are sold at and put on display racks at nationwide chain tire stores. Just my 2 cents...

 

Fair enough, However i will stick to 18"s i think. So your thinking 235's? Also, T-behr, Can you suggest some wheels/tires you WOULD put on your car?

 

It's a matter of taste man, all I can suggest for the rim is that you do your own search to find the rims that YOU like... After all you will be driving the car, not t-behr, so not sure his opinion will matter (not to be mean). There are plenty of pics/threads on this forum about rims. Find the one you like, put them babies on, take pics and come back to show them to to us.

 

I agree with the first two comments. 245 is big and I don't buy rims on sale because I hate seeing every one with the same rims. Get a nice staggered look, 18X9/9.5 rear and 18X8.5 front. Oh are you lowered?

 

Xxr's..... www.nlmotoring.com

 

T-BEHR is rolling super stock and knows nothing about modding a car. So any advise he can offer on the subject is just pointless...

 

245's will be fine but wait until you figure out what the widths of your wheels are going to be.

Just search online and see what style wheels you prefer most.

 

I'm just rolling graphite painted G35c wheels with 255/35/18's all around. They are not something you will see on display, but they are a common wheel with a twist. Plus they are classy as fawk!

Pic in sig

 

Here some pictures of my car xxr 18x10's all around 235/40's..

 

I'm also a fan of G35c's but I'm biased because I just installed a set. You cant go wrong with Nissan/Infinity OEM wheels for a nice clean look. 370 wheels look AWESOME if you'd go 19 but I think so sacrafice a bit in ride quality. The 350Z Anniversary wheels (5 Spoke) also look real nice. If I get tired of the G35s, that's the direction I'll go.

 

245/40/18 is the perfect tire size IMO, assuming you have the proper rim width. It is closest to stock diameter and it rides really well for 18s, not to mention, it offers a good amount of rim protection vs 235s.

As for what design, it's really up to your tastes and preferences. Look through Members Rides as well as: http://forums.maxima.org/6887006-post6.html

There's also a tool on Tirerack that allows you to preview rims in different sizes and designs on your car, down to the color.

 

On an unrelated note...when you get rid of your factory 17s, let me know. I am sorta looking myself but not immediately...thanks

 

I think i'll stick to 245.

Coming from the bone stock Maxima guy.

Will do, However to be honest there's a fair bit of rim rash from the previous owner.

And tire wise, that's where i'm mostly stuck. I don't know much other than i want a tire with a speed rating better than R and some good hooking tires.

And yeah, T-behr can go F*** off. If they're nice wheels i'm going to damn well buy them. I don't care were they are "displayed" so, these are 2 i'm considering



or;

 

Ha you're funny... Don't you have more plaid to install in your interior?

 

I like rim option number 2.

The first one reminds me too much od the fugly wheels on the new kia optima.

 

If you want to rock those Sport Editions, then by all means, go right ahead. It's your car and your money. Do with it what you wish.

 

I'm not loaded T-behr. They're pretty good looking rims, and i have NEVER seen a set in Vancouver before. Perhaps in the USA they are more prominent... But in Canada, Not so much. Once again, instead of just saying "no" why don't you make some suggestions instead?

 

It had slipped my mind that you're located in Canada, where things are more expensive than here. And as far as making some suggestions, that's not going to happen after you told me to go fck off when you didn't like my opinion. You'll have to look elsewhere for recommendations. Good luck on your wheel and tire quest.

 

My point being, instead of dissing what **I** like suggest what **YOU** like. Don't bother anymore. And slipped your mind i'm in Canada? Did you even read my first post? Or just look at all the purty pictures?

 

It doesn't matter what **I** like since it's **YOUR** car. I was giving you an opinion, and my opinion on your wheel interests is very mild compared to what others would say. You better ease up on the butthurt and grow a thick skin or you won't last long here on the Org.

 

Looks very nice!

"Daredevil" indeed, talking that kind of crap. TBehr's a respected member on here, he does a good job offering advice based on his experiences and the knowledge he's gained from others.

If you prefer to listen to Clashez, the clown of the .Org, whom everyone laughs at on a regular basis, then go right ahead.

In fact, you two should perhaps take it to PM, so that you can talk about installing ugly cheap rims, ricer stickers, ridiculous wink mirrors, twin loop merrell bent exhausts, and now, PLAID interior trim.

Sounds like you two would get along just fine.

Do what you want, but don't expect anyone with a sense of taste on here to tell you that either of those cheap looking rims look good (the actual price is not known to me, but they LOOK SUPER CHEAP).

You want opinions? Do a 360* turn REALLY FAST with your attitude in this thread, and toward the forums members. You might then, get somewhere on here.

There's a lot of threads with various tires in the members ride section, as Puppetmaster was so sweet as to direct you to.

If you want a cheap good looking wheel, you've already received proper advice to explore some of the very good looking Nissan OEM rims from other models. Nissan has some sweet factory rims, take advantage. You can be unique and still ride on cheap but QUALITY wheels that will look great.

Or, you can buy garbage hardly finished offshore dime a dozen junk like what you posted. Either way will work if at the end of it, you're happy.

With a $800 budget and a want for 18" rims, this is what I'd be on the hunt for, the 2003-2006 G35 sedan Rays:



the bonus is those rims are light, quite unlike the type of rim you posted earlier, which likely weigh around 24-28 lbs each. Anchors away.

 

Ouch. You had to slap me in the face didn't you Tuner? If i choose to listen? How would i know who to listen to seeing as i'm new here? If clashez is the idiot and tbehr is the smart one, fair enough. I'm sorry t-Behr. All good? And if the rims you think would look cheap, that's exactly why i asked here! So i wouldn't waste money on things.

 

You shouldn't have to be told whom to listen to, Daredevil, you should simply take the advice you're given, both good and bad, and evaluate it. Then make up your own mind about people on here, and their advice/recommendations.

Hope you're on the right track, just remember, the .ORG is here to help you, not do the work for you. And pretty much every member on here will bend over backwards for anyone, if they take the time to properly search a subject, come up with pros/cons, questions, and organize all this into a well formatted and spellchecked post. While this isn't always acheivable, such a OP will always be greeted with praise and assistance.

this should be obvious considering that even though your posts have been pretty crappy, you've STILL been helped, and STILL getting good advice from people. But the .org is a fickle thing, and if this attitude repeats itself, prepare your anus

And in your responses, stay away from bashing or attacking anyone. It will get you nowhere positive.

 

While you make some good points, I feel my OP was adequate. I stated that I was pretty much lost on what options I had, I said what I was looking for, my budget, my location wheel size etc. I though a pretty well layer out thread. Yeah I probably snapped back at T-Behr and I shouldn't, and for that i aplogized but everyone has bad days and i'm sure that's understandable.

 

And tuner, one more thing? Please never, ever compare my STOCK SE which I am asking questions about modifying so it doesent ruin it, to that riced out maxima a certain member owns.

 

Never said your OP was horrific, I was speaking in generalities.

 

All good, we're cool. Just don't tell me to fck off anymore

 

Just make sure you proof read what you type before you press the enter key from now on, and you'll make friends here if you're willing to accept everyone's opinions for what they are and not get butthurt. They're alot of cool people here, and some that are just your typical trolls. You'll learn who they are fairly quickly.

 

Can we all sing cumbaya now?


I think that of the 2 you posted, the 2nd ones are better. But tuner has good advice above re: budget rims. For 800 you can get a good set of OEM rims that are not cheap quality...and great style!

 

 

Yeah I think I'll look into some OEM rims. I just wish they made those 19" G37 rims in 18". I feel 19" would just be too big for me, as I'm not thinking of a drop right now.

 

Where are you located?

 

Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada)

 

Fair enough.

 

CLEAN...
I would go with Rim #2

But **** 1600 I diff would go for those Enkei's Rims and Tires my way will be about that...


And what color is you car ...or a Pic. of it...


In my sig 18'' Motegi MR125s....20lbs a piece.

 

Hmm... I like those Montegis. Pic will come. The car is tan, with tan leather

 

Pics as requested. Bad light, currently at the store so i just whipped out my phone and took that.

 

Honest opinions please Are those light enough to where they won't be (this quote made me laugh ALOT) "anchors away"? And is focal going to look cheap and ricey on the car?