limsandy

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I just bought a new set of 20 inch wheels and I would like to confirm if they'll fit my car. They are 8.5" wide and have 40 mm offset. Thanks.


~limsandy

foetray

Should fit no problem w/245/35/20 tires

limsandy

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Yea.... I know the bolt pattern for our cars is 5x114.3, for sure. That's why I didn't ask/mention it. Anyway, thanks for the replies.


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white m3 guy

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i got 255/35/20 and they fit

limsandy

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HOW DARE YOU POST IN MY THREAD WITHOUT PICTURES!


















Hahahah, j/k and sorry for the caps.


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foetray

I've heard that they do but have never seen for myself so that's why I didn't say anything. Thanks for the info.

limsandy

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Hey, guys.... I'm going to put 255/35/20 on my wheels and the guy at discount tire said he's pretty sure it won't fit my car. I know playboy has said that it fits his car. But is there anyone else who has 255/35/20 on their cars? I'm going wider because there are many more selections going from 245/35/20 to 255/35/20.

edit: Is there anyone who has 20" wheels and 255/35/20 tires AND LOWERED? I plan on getting lowered with Tein's in the future, so I want to make sure that I get the right tires size.


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Jeff92se

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If I see a 5-gen with some huge pie plates for wheels, I'll know who it is.

limsandy

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Heheheh..... I know you're local to me, Jeff..... and puhleeeze quit whoring my thread, I need some serious answers here.


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Jeff92se

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Well then you need to search some more. I've seen 18-20" tires discussed MANY times. And the tire selection is more a function of keeping the overall diameter correct in conjunction to keeping them from rubbing. Just saying "20 rims" is not saying much because you haven't mentioned the offset. But at 255, you had better be pretty careful. Especially when it looks like you are using price as your size guide. And since you want to slap me, I guess you get to find all this information by yourself

limsandy

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Thanks for the heads up. I have searched around and found that there are only a handful of members who have 20". Sure there are a lot of people running 18" and 19", but 20" is quite rare. The biggest concern here is rubbing, I dont really care about keeping the overall diamater the same. Of course, I want to get it as close as the stock ones. The offset is 40 mm, as stated at the top of this thread, first post. Actually, I wasn't gonna slap you. I was kidding with you, and therefore the big smiley face next to the icon.


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foetray

I don't have the 255 but for better fitment I would go with the 245. Maybe 5th gens have more room but I only have about an inch between tire and lower spring cup. 245 will also reduce possibility of rubbing.

gqmac2

I have heard the rumor and seen a few 2002 Maxima's (and I35's) on twenty inch rims. There is one little problem that soon becomes a huge problem. The guy at Discount Tire Direct is somewhat correct. Its not that the 20's can't fit on your car. Its not really even a matter of rubbing the fender. The problem is the suspension. A twenty inch wheel causes more stress on the axles. This contributes to faster wearing of the struts and shocks from absorbing more shock & tension of the road during a typical drive. This soon leads to costly repair of suspension components that ordinarily take a llllloooonnnngggg time to go bad. The only way to even this out is to use a 25 series tire (which is damn near no rubber at all.) So for your safety and protection, wheels sellers are not going to tell you its ok to buy twenties for your Maxima. But its up to you bro. Me myself, I am going with 19's with a lip. ( and I get the same reaction form wheels dealers.) Because a lips causes the offset to lower. And our cars have a high offset.

limsandy

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Hey, thanks for letting me know. I have KYB GR-2 still in the box. Should I get it installed in the car as soon as I change my wheels/tires?


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gqmac2

Well to be honest with you, it depends on how low you go. If your drop goes further than an inch, you will have hell on your hands with your 20's or even wide 19's. If you want to drop it, my honest suggestion would be to get some wide 18" wheels, or flat face 19's.

matt90max

probably no help but i put 20s on a 3rd gen with 255/35/20 tires, it fit other then turning, because the fender body panel was rubbing on turns. the only way these 8.5 inch rims would fit on my car is because they had a rwd offset. they even had enough room between the stock strut tower and the tire. but on the 3rd gen they stick out a bit with a 15 mm offset.





rims that fit the car:

jsmithsole

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I just put 245/45/20 's on my '04 and I have had no problems. I also lowered with Eibach, 1 in in front and .08 in the rear. No rubbing no problems. Check it out...
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/464988

|Bijan|

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on a 2002?

foetray

Did you mean 245/35/20? Those sidewalls look mighty thin for 45's. Also Nitto now makes 225/35/20's. Should provide better fitment especially if lowering. I'm going to get a set when I wear these out.

limsandy

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OMFG, is that ADR M-classic wheels you have? I was originally going to get those until my friend sold his wheels to me. Oh, well. Nice wheels. I'll PM you shortly.


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jsmithsole

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They are definiteyl 245/45's maybe it's the shadow, I'll get better pics up soon.
They are the M-Classic, I hope that was a good OMFG???
As for pics, I am a newbie and they won't let me post attachements, any help on that one???

jsmithsole

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OK, I'm definitely a newbie, went and checked and they are 35's, my bad.

gqmac2

Thats cool, but you have a 2004 Maxima. Those units come stock with 18 inch wheels if I am not mistaken. the rule of thumb to upsizing is one can upsize at least 3 inches. Two inches is the safe guard to keep the ride as close to stock as possible. Our problem here is we have 2002 I35's, the same platform as the 2002 Maxima's.

gqmac2

Dude, thats weak. LOL
Well don't worry about it. We all make those mistakes from time to time. I remember I had 225/40/17 on my Accord, when I went to get new tires, I was sold a set of 215/45/17. I could swear I had a different size tire, come to find out, I was not suppose to run the 225/40/17 on my car. Guess thats why I kept having fast wearing on the tires.

jsmithsole

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Good point...

JeffesonM

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very nice!

limsandy

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jsmithsole,

Please check your PM.


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limsandy

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Does that apply to other cars as well, or just the Maxima? Take a look at Audi TT. It has 17" wheels stock. If you go at least 3 inches bigger, you're looking at 20" wheels. I searched for compatible tires, and the closest tire size is 255/30/20. I don't own a TT, but I dont think 20" wheels, with 255 wide tires, are gonna fit into TT's fender well.

The rule of thumb to upsizing is...... look at your fender well!


~limsandy

gqmac2

It applies to all cars and trucks. I have always been told that by specialists such as NTB, Discount Tire & Direct, and of course Street Dreams. After buying rims for a few years, I have come to learn that about vehicles. But the ideal spot is 2 sizes up. Check tirerack.com or discounttiredirect.com for info on upsizing.

limsandy

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foetray

I don't know about street dreams but those other two don't know anything. Those are the same people who told me there was no way 20's will fit on a max. Superbuy tires even went as far as to say any max of any year. When it comes to upsizing and keeping factory tire diameter they'll know because they have a book on it, but as far as extreme custom upsizing your're usually researching that on your own.

foetray

that is caused more by lack of sidewall than by size of wheel. True, bigger wheel size leads to smaller sidewall, but you could low pro the factory wheels and have the same problem.

BLACKonBLACK98

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nitto nt555 225/35ZR20 is the closest you can get. only 1 inch taller overall, but super skinny.

Clarke242

I can say the 20” wheels will fit the car and no they will not rub, BUT THERE IS A SLIGHT PROBLEM I’m facing... my car seems a bit low. The car is on 18” springs I’m wondering should I change them to 19” springs to accommodate the 20” rims..

Stillbanging

I did a 20×9 with a 245/30/20. Also a full turHart coilover kit. Love the ride

furbiss112

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Any 4th gen with 19x9 or 20x9? Please post some pictures.

Ferhan