Hey everyone,

I'm relatively new to the maxima game, especially when it comes to tires/wheels. I've read through numerous threads on sizes, etc but before I buy these I want to make sure I'm buying what I think I'm buying.

There's a local seller with these available:




And the price just can't be beat. They're said to be "Nissan Factory 8 Spoke 18s" however I'm thinking they're from a 2006 Infiniti M35, check this picture for reference:



Now as I said above the price is great ($250 for the whole set) and the guy is selling them because he bought them for his 2002 Infiniti I35 (from another local seller) and apparently they don't fit. He said, and I quote, "my hubs are too big".

Now the bolt pattern on these is said to be 114.3mm, as is the same on my 2001 Maxima GLE, and should be the same on his car. Why would these not fit on his I35? Is it possible these are just cheap knock offs? It's hard to walk away from the price but something isn't adding up.

Can anyone confirm/deny these are from the M35?
Should they fit my 01 Maxima?
Is there any reason they wouldn't fit his I35?

 

Ask for pictures of the back of the rim as well to see the markings on it and compare with pictures of known OEM wheel

 

Bolt pattern should be stamped on the back side of the wheel.

 

+1 on the above, but I think these are knockoffs. Details to follow...had it all nicely worded but hit back button

 

OK, let's try this again, shall we?

I think the above wheels are knock-offs, and here's why: I did ebay search for M35 wheels and found the following:


(note the flatness of the spokes are not the same, these are FX35 wheels)


(more flatness on the spokes, these are 06 M35/M45 wheels)


Basically, I was unable to find ONE example of the wheels you're looking for on Ebay, based on the pictures in the original post.

 

Looks later model FX45 20's to me

http://media.caranddriver.com/images...s-1280x782.jpg

 

Those are "real" Infiniti/Nissan rims as they have that "m" shaped symbol in between the spokes, closer to edge. Those appear to be 06 to 08 FX35 rims.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:06-Infiniti-FX.jpg

 

FX35s are flatter at teh edge of the spoke, see my first pic

 

I'm pretty much ready to chop these up to knock offs. Would explain the fitment issues. Even the FX45 ones are said to be 114.3mm so I don't see why they wouldn't fit on his infiniti unless I'm missing something.

 

it *could* be a manner of offset being wrong for his car...some wheels would need spacers to clear teh brakes as well...but hub being too big? Hmm...

 

Now I'm back to wanting them again. I'm still waiting on an email from him where he'll hopefully send a pic with the backside of the rims. You say the "m" shaped symbol on the edge means they're genuine? If they're OEM then I'll make the trip to check them out. The guy even said he has air tools and a jack on hand to test fit them to so I don't make the same mistake he did ( buying without trying ).

 

If they were OEM Infiniti wheels (FX35 or M35), they'd fit his car just fine. I call BS on them being OEM.

 

This ....

 

Could it be that the I is front wheel drive and the dust cap sticks out too far for the wheel finisher to go on?

 

They'd still fit even if that were the case.

 

Well, assuming they are knock-offs I don't see why someone would create knock-offs that don't fit. I'm starting to think this guys definition of "fit" is the problem. Maybe they just need spacers?

I like the look of the rims, so I'm going to investigate further. I think I'll drive out and take a look at them in person and try sticking em on my car to see if they fit.

Anyone know if there is anyway to verify they're OEM ? Logo on the inside of the rim, etc ?

 

backside of rim yes and the "M" on the frontside but all are easily replicated anyways. Lol knockoff rims are made to fit, they still dont However, they have their place and if you are short on cash and you can ride on them and see if they ride good then go for it. I wouldnt buy them not knowing though.

 

Maybe they fit cars with smaller hubs like 5 lug Hondas.

Spacers will not make them fit.

 

My '10 G37 18" wheels have the correct lug pattern (obviously), but the hub is actually really tight in the rear hubs. They fit ok in the front, although the center cap just barely made it, it sticks out about 1/32"-1/16" of an inch. In the rear hub, it's so tight, that it almost doesn't fit without a spacer. I actually couldn't get the wheel off when I tried it without the spacer, not to mention that the center cap wouldn't even go on without using a spacer. I think I have a 7mm or 8mm spacer and it looks great! So, hopefully this will help. I would definitely go look at them in person. If they say Enkei on the back, they are factory. Those are indeed some nice wheels, I like 'em! If you don't have a spacer with you, just make sure that they at least go on a little bit, a spacer will cure the rest. They'll fit on there well enough that you shouldn't get vibration. I don't have any vibration.