I hope this is not a repost. I am new here and i really need some help.
I got some stock, OEM 350Z 17" wheels with tires on them for my 2003 Maxima SE. The tires are 235/50/17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S on the rear and 225/50/17 on front.
I mounted the rear tires and they seem to stick out too much. They barely fit under the fender and here is the sad part !!! -> when i have someone on the back seat and i go over minot road dip/bumps the tire rubs the fender for few seconds.
Why...why is this happening when i see all the time that people put Z 17" wheels on their 4th and 5th gen Maxima???
Does anyone else have this problem with these Z wheels? Am i doing something wrong?
I noticed that the offset on the Z wheels is different (33/30) but i thought that my 2003 Max SE can accomodate this. What should i do? I really like these wheels.
Thanks!
I got some stock, OEM 350Z 17" wheels with tires on them for my 2003 Maxima SE. The tires are 235/50/17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S on the rear and 225/50/17 on front.
I mounted the rear tires and they seem to stick out too much. They barely fit under the fender and here is the sad part !!! -> when i have someone on the back seat and i go over minot road dip/bumps the tire rubs the fender for few seconds.
Why...why is this happening when i see all the time that people put Z 17" wheels on their 4th and 5th gen Maxima???Does anyone else have this problem with these Z wheels? Am i doing something wrong?
I noticed that the offset on the Z wheels is different (33/30) but i thought that my 2003 Max SE can accomodate this. What should i do? I really like these wheels.
Thanks!
Yes, they will fit fine. The reason they stick out farther is the offset, obviously.
For comparison sake, I have the 18x8 G35 wheels (with 30mm offset) on mine, and no rubbing. BUT, I run 235/40/18 tires....
What you need to do is change to 235/45/17 tires on the back, and you should be fine.
that, or roll the fenders.
For comparison sake, I have the 18x8 G35 wheels (with 30mm offset) on mine, and no rubbing. BUT, I run 235/40/18 tires....
What you need to do is change to 235/45/17 tires on the back, and you should be fine.
that, or roll the fenders.
Senior Member
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For comparison sake, I have the 18x8 G35 wheels (with 30mm offset) on mine, and no rubbing. BUT, I run 235/40/18 tires....
What you need to do is change to 235/45/17 tires on the back, and you should be fine.
that, or roll the fenders.
I'd recommend just changing out the tires. Just like Irish, I got 18" G35's also with 235/40/18 and no rubbing. I'm lowered about 3" on Ksports, too. The offset with the right size tire looks beautiful. Also, on that note, It's difficult to roll the rear qtr panels too, without damaging the paint.Originally Posted by irish44j
Yes, they will fit fine. The reason they stick out farther is the offset, obviously.For comparison sake, I have the 18x8 G35 wheels (with 30mm offset) on mine, and no rubbing. BUT, I run 235/40/18 tires....
What you need to do is change to 235/45/17 tires on the back, and you should be fine.
that, or roll the fenders.
Junior Member
I just orderd a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 235/50/17 for stock '03 SE wheels. I know the offset is a little different, but does anyone have any experience with this size on a stock wheel. Will I have any clearence problems on the front or back?
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I got some stock, OEM 350Z 17" wheels with tires on them for my 2003 Maxima SE. The tires are 235/50/17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S on the rear and 225/50/17 on front.
I mounted the rear tires and they seem to stick out too much. They barely fit under the fender and here is the sad part !!! -> when i have someone on the back seat and i go over minot road dip/bumps the tire rubs the fender for few seconds. Why...why is this happening when i see all the time that people put Z 17" wheels on their 4th and 5th gen Maxima???
Does anyone else have this problem with these Z wheels? Am i doing something wrong?
I noticed that the offset on the Z wheels is different (33/30) but i thought that my 2003 Max SE can accomodate this. What should i do? I really like these wheels.
Thanks!
Got any pics?Originally Posted by wheeldream76
I hope this is not a repost. I am new here and i really need some help.I got some stock, OEM 350Z 17" wheels with tires on them for my 2003 Maxima SE. The tires are 235/50/17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S on the rear and 225/50/17 on front.
I mounted the rear tires and they seem to stick out too much. They barely fit under the fender and here is the sad part !!! -> when i have someone on the back seat and i go over minot road dip/bumps the tire rubs the fender for few seconds.
Why...why is this happening when i see all the time that people put Z 17" wheels on their 4th and 5th gen Maxima???Does anyone else have this problem with these Z wheels? Am i doing something wrong?
I noticed that the offset on the Z wheels is different (33/30) but i thought that my 2003 Max SE can accomodate this. What should i do? I really like these wheels.
Thanks!
