I've only had my 02 Maxima for about 3 weeks and today I hit a pot hole and then noticed that I had gotten a bubble in the sidewall. I was wondering if this is common with the smaller tires? In my 99 Maxima I had stock tires and never had a bubble from hitting a hole. Would I be better off going to a different size tire to get more meat between me and the road?

Thanks

 

I would look at 245/45 18 tires, as they are the standard tire size for a 6th gen Maxima SE, just my two cents.

 

How wide are your wheels? 235-40 or 245-40 are best depending on the wheel width.

 

I have the same wheel set up. A couple weeks after getting my new wheels I hit a pot hole at 70mph. I noticed a bubble on the outside, but what I didn't notice was that the inside of my rim was bent. The odd thing was that my car didn't vibrate when I drove it, but when they tried to balance it with a new tire, the wheel was all over the place. New Tire, New Wheel, F*&K!!!

 

One thing that also has not been covered is the mismatch of total diamter/circumference with a 225-40.. Stick with 235-40 or 245, they are closer within spec for the speedo etc. If you have no clue what I'm saying, check the final sticky in the wheel and tires forum ...

 

i have had 225/40/18 on this car and my last car and i really never had any problems. but a 235 would be a little bit better. i guess for me its being super duper carefull.

 

We're talking about 5th gens here ... I too had 225-45-17s on my 4th gen, but on the 5g, it will be off even more (speedo)

 

i got 225/45/18's on ma whip and i bought the road hazard warantee, no problem here. any bubbles, u got a new one in the mail that day. heheh sry guys.

 

i am running 245/40/18's no issues

 

I've got 245/40/18's... just watch out for curbs and related :O

 

So basically my first thread here is being repeated and backed by testimonials? Grreat