Sorry for the trouble, but I've looked at some of the threads, and I dont understand anything, to be honest this is my first car 99 Maxima SE, pearl white, with chrome trims.

I want to put bigger rims on it I was thinking something like 18" or 19", but for what I see there is more to it than that, will anyone care to explain the necessary steps to do so, and while at it tell me about the vocab, such as offset and spoke...

any suggestions on the rims and tires I should look in to.

 

Damn, 20 views and no answer, u people r really helpful

 

What exactly do you want to know?

Go with at least 8" or 8.5" wide. Offset should be between 30-42mm, most wheels are available with offsets that fall somewhere in that range.
Tires should be at least 245 for handling and rim protection.

What year is the car? That can affect wheel offset and tire width/profile.

 

I run 19 X 8.5's with a 44mm offset. I use 235/35-19 tires but I am switching back to 225/35-19.

 

Info on offset:



Positive Offset
A positive offset occurs when the hub mounting surface is on the street side (the side you see) of the center line of the rim. Most factory rims will have this type of offset.

Zero Offset
When the hub mounting surface is centered within the rim, it is known as a zero offset.

Negative Offset
If the hub mounting surface is on the brake side of the center line of the rim, it is considered a negative offset or "deep dish".

 

2 problems: Offset is too high, 235's are too narrow and 225's way too narrow, especially for those wheels.
Don't recommend those specs to a first time aftermarket wheel/tire buyer. Handling and rim protection should be top priorities.

 

yea you should have gotten at least 245s w/ 8.5" wide rims

 

I've run 235/35-19 on my 96 and 99 Max for 4 yrs. No problems. 225/35-19 is the correct height as opposed to factory tires. 235/38 is a bit higher. I'm dropping my car a little more so I'm going to 225 which I ran 3 yrs ago with no problems. Looks better too. No sidewall.

 

235 sumitomo for example. 8.5" recommended. But the range is 8-9.5"

http://www.sumitomotire.com/theline/chart.asp?id=1

 

Its a 99 SE white, just like C3nthusiast's picture but with chrome trims, thanks guys you really helped me out, now I have moreless a clue, it was thinking of going with ASA AR1 19x8.5 with 245/35-19, what do you guys think? also comment on the finishes, the car its artic white and it has 20% tints

 

18x8 with a 235 is perfectly fine and recommended

 

hey what do you guys think about this ones, 19x7.5, with +45 offset and bolt pattern 5x100 and 5x114.3???

Please comment

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=43959

 

they will fit but I would buy rims at least 8" wide; especially 19s.

 

yeah I think the same thing, they are 19s but they should be at least 8" or 8.5" wide