abradic

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I saw a set of 18" rims that come with 245/40/18 Nitto nt555 tires. Tirerack recommends 235/40/18. Will the 245's represent a problem with rubbing, or any other driving scenarios? Also, how good are Nitto nt555's? Thanks. I have a couple links here as to both tire and wheel, what do you guys think about the wheels for the MAX?

Link to rim info:
http://www.konigwheels.com/catalog_p...ID=1&ss_id=214

Link to tire info:
http://www.epinions.com/content_105286372996

4GChamp5Spd

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They'll be fine in back. But in front, even 225's stick out from under the fender. I grab'd a used set of G35C wheels which are staggered 225/18 in front and 245/18 in back. I personally like how the 225's in front are "slightly" out. Gives it a wider and slightly meaner stance w/o looking too weird.

A Flood99

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245/40/18 will be fine and will also look good on the wheels

Chunger

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adding to the above... try to stay as close to an offset of 38-40mm. I have 35mm and it's OK.

abradic

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Sorry to sound like a newbie, but by the offset do you mean the lip?

maximazation

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i had 245/40R18 and they looked good, fits very well also

jblinga

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Just got 245/40s on my 18s & I'm very pleased w/them. 18x8 w/40mm offset. No pics of the new tires though. I was running 235s before.

MAXRB8

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I also have 245/40/18's Toyo Proxes4 on 8.5" wide rims with a 42mm offset with no problems

Chunger

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Not necessarily... "lip" depends on spoke design and offset... go to tirerack.com for definition/illustration of offset.

abradic

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Well, the good news is the Konig customer rep said the Konig Imagine Wheel will fit a 99 Maxima SE and the offset is 38mm which Chunger says should be ideal. Now to finalize a deal I found on ebay...the rims and Nitto nt555 245/40/18 tires for around $800. I think it's meant to be because the guy selling them lives here by me in Chicago so I can check it out before purchase!

Thanks for the great input everyone.

cefiro8701

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ill sell you four brand new dunlop fm901's for 500+shipping...

they're 225/40/18s....

abradic

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Well, I am out of luck on the ebay Konig wheels I found because the bolt pattern is different than what I need. Thanks Cefiro, but I would much rather put on Good Year Eagle F1 GS3's which I can get for around $500 in a 235/40/18 through my friend's shop.

$tillenmax2k

Yours stuck out because you have the wrong offset. You know the G is rwd right?
I have 245's on the front, and they are recessed about 1/4". Some local guy is running like 265's and they fit!