19 x 8 Moda R6 Rims on Maxima... question

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10-27-2004, 09:16 PM

GujuMax00

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19 x 8 Moda R6 Rims on Maxima... question

Yo whats up all...

After years of dreaming about the moda's i finally dug up enough cash to get the 19 x 8 Moda R6 for my maxima. I know that winter is approaching so im going to have them mounted next spring. I have a few questions. I EVENTUALLY want to buy struts/springs (illuminas/eibach) but i don't think ill have enough cash by spring for them. I was wondering is it ok to mount the rims on my 2000 Maxima GLE without the springs and struts. I know its recommended but are there any problems that might occur?

Im sure the struts will go out fast since there the GLE struts, but i wanted to know since im going 19 x 8 big i want to make sure. Any input is great guys and I thank you in advance....

Andy a.k.a Gujumax00

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10-27-2004, 09:39 PM

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they'll fit but it'll look nasty...TOO much wheel gap.
also, too low and you'll rub...how do i know......oh i dunno...wild guess.....

10-27-2004, 10:41 PM

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Like he said, any 19's will make your car look even more 4x4. You won't get low enough to rub 19x8 unless you're running coilovers. Any spring/strut combo would be fine.

10-27-2004, 11:00 PM

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they'll fit but it'll look nasty...TOO much wheel gap.
also, too low and you'll rub...how do i know......oh i dunno...wild guess.....

I had the R6 and man the paint started flaking off and rock chips were a b!tch. Here's what I'd buy

10-28-2004, 08:59 AM

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Will have too much wheel gap. I say wait till spring time, get some lowering springs and put them on.

10-30-2004, 12:45 PM

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wheel gap will look nasty, but they will fit.

...and may I say NICE CHOICE!!!

10-30-2004, 06:21 PM

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Yes...excellent choice. I just picked up these 19's as winter wheels, so I can store the GT3's

10-30-2004, 06:39 PM

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i'm selling mine, so if any locals want them, let me know. no more 19's for me...

10-30-2004, 11:31 PM

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Yes...excellent choice. I just picked up these 19's as winter wheels, so I can store the GT3's

19" winter wheels?!?!

what are you running for tires? I only have 17" R6s for winter. the 19s are my summer wheels.

10-30-2004, 11:49 PM

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excuse my igonrance but whats wrong with having them 19"s in the winter? maybe us cali residents dont know....

polo- r u going dubs or dubs-2

10-31-2004, 08:25 AM

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i'm going down to 18's...i know it sounds crazy, but these NYC streets have fought with me since i got them and they won vigorously. it's just impossible to roll on these and enjoy a comfortable ride w/out dodging potholes, speedbumps, or people. i gave in. i'm on the 16's now, gettin the 19's fixed and cleaned up, then selling them for some 18's.