Upgrading from 15" GLE rims to 17's. What's the correct tire size?

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Jul 10, 2003 | 08:35 AM

maxNYC

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Upgrading from 15" GLE rims to 17's. What's the correct tire size? *pics inside*

As the title says... some sites say
235/45-17 for 1995 Nissan Maxima GLE

whereas others quote

215/50-17
225/45-17
225/50-17

A diameter closest to stock is preferred. Any ideas?

Also references to good online tire sellers would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Jul 10, 2003 | 09:01 AM

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235/45/17

Jul 10, 2003 | 10:05 AM

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what width are the rims that ur getting?

Jul 10, 2003 | 10:34 AM

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All depends on the width of the rim

Jul 10, 2003 | 10:54 AM

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I believe they are 7.0 inches wide. maybe someone who has these rims can confirm. The rims i have are off a 2000 I30.

The stock size on these i30 rims are 225/50 17.
Tire rack quotes my 95 Maxima GLE as 235/45 17.
Is there much difference between these two sizes?

Jul 10, 2003 | 11:42 AM

95emeraldgxe

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i'd go with 50 sidewall, i'd like to have as much meat on the wheels as possible

Jul 10, 2003 | 11:54 AM

darrick

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i had that 235/50/17 on my 7.0 17's from the factory i was told not to but but i have been runnig 245/40/17 with no prob's

Jul 10, 2003 | 06:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by maxNYC

Those are 17 x 7.5". I have the same ones.

Jul 11, 2003 | 03:41 PM

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size ?

Quote:

Originally posted by maxNYC
I believe they are 7.0 inches wide. maybe someone who has these rims can confirm. The rims i have are off a 2000 I30.
The stock size on these i30 rims are 225/50 17.
Tire rack quotes my 95 Maxima GLE as 235/45 17.
Is there much difference between these two sizes?

It should or will be stamped on the inside of the wheel spoke.