16" or 17"
#1
16" or 17"
I'm going to be getting new rims and tires for my 01 max, GXE.. replacing the crappy hubcap-looking OEM rims, which I think are 16". I'd like to get some 17's since they look better, but I don't want to if its going to make the ride rougher, or cause my car to look funny without a drop (because I don't want to drop it). Will I notice a rougher ride with 17's? Will it need a drop to not look retarded?
Thanks for any input.
Thanks for any input.
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Thousands of Max's are riding on factory 17's without any rough ride. In fact, many will opine that the ride is still on the soft side (mostly due to springs). I have the factory 215/55-17 on GLE alloys and the sidewall give is a little much. I would probably go to a 50 series. The 5.5 SE's run a 225/50-17, but if you want to hide a little more of that fender opening, a 235/50-17 may work as well. For what it's worth, I am looking at even going to a 245/45-17, but I need to find some wide-enough rims that aren't too heavy. Hope this helps.