Wheels/tires Sticky? G35 wheels on maximas
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Originally Posted by joebangaa
245/40/19
eibach/h&r/progress for the drop paired with illuminas
eibach/h&r/progress for the drop paired with illuminas
Assuming you're going with a 245-width tire on a 19" rim, to keep stock diameter you need 245/35/19
40-series will be almost a full inch bigger in diameter, FTL.
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Originally Posted by irish44j
WRONG!
Assuming you're going with a 245-width tire on a 19" rim, to keep stock diameter you need 245/35/19
40-series will be almost a full inch bigger in diameter, FTL.
Assuming you're going with a 245-width tire on a 19" rim, to keep stock diameter you need 245/35/19
40-series will be almost a full inch bigger in diameter, FTL.
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Originally Posted by Deckdout2
Thanks Greeneyes. That's the answer I was looking for. Good thing I have 4 5mm spacer plates that I couldn't sell. I'm going to use those to bring the wheel out a little so I won't have to do any pounding.
Ok, off to search the forum regarding 5mm spacers w/o using extended lugs. I remember reading about this a bit, but now that I'm going to do it, just need to refresh my memory.
Happy ridin' dirty.
Ok, off to search the forum regarding 5mm spacers w/o using extended lugs. I remember reading about this a bit, but now that I'm going to do it, just need to refresh my memory.
Happy ridin' dirty.
If your going to use the stock G35c tire size on the rear tires and youre dropped you might not be able to put those spacers on the rear. I would just pound that metal cap on the wheel hub in if I were you, it pushes the caps off when you try putting the wheel on... Just pop the caps in and try putting in the rim you'll see what im talking about when you try setting the wheel in.
For the front I would suggest putting the wheel on the car first then popping the caps on... You will have to be careful putting on the front ones as you will have to level them off good... they dont pop in all the way but they will still stay on. Ive had mine on for over a year now and havent lost any.
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Originally Posted by irish44j
WRONG!
Assuming you're going with a 245-width tire on a 19" rim, to keep stock diameter you need 245/35/19
40-series will be almost a full inch bigger in diameter, FTL.
Assuming you're going with a 245-width tire on a 19" rim, to keep stock diameter you need 245/35/19
40-series will be almost a full inch bigger in diameter, FTL.
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Originally Posted by Maxima03GLE
So if I go with the 18" G35's on H&R's what tire size is best? Does anybody have this set and can tell me how it rides? How long will the GLE stock struts hold out? i got 62k on it right now. Thanks for the help guys.
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The GLE stock struts at 62k won't hold out long on lowered springs. Just get new struts when you do springs, so you don't have to take it all apart twice.
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Thanks guys for all your replys. Honestly, i will never race this car so are illuminas really worth the extra cash? I just want the softest ride i can get.. and from what i read H&R are the best bet in that dept. I have seen some ppl (albeit a few) that only install the front springs. How bad is this for my ride? and last question. irish what center caps are you running on your ride.
arick
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irish your ride looks bad a$$
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last last question
Can anybody compare the their ride after lowering and putting rims(18's) on it compared to stock.1-10 scale.
arick
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irish your ride looks bad a$$
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last last question
Can anybody compare the their ride after lowering and putting rims(18's) on it compared to stock.1-10 scale.
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Originally Posted by Maxima03GLE
Thanks guys for all your replys. Honestly, i will never race this car so are illuminas really worth the extra cash? I just want the softest ride i can get.. and from what i read H&R are the best bet in that dept. I have seen some ppl (albeit a few) that only install the front springs. How bad is this for my ride? and last question. irish what center caps are you running on your ride.
arick
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irish your ride looks bad a$$
pss
last last question
Can anybody compare the their ride after lowering and putting rims(18's) on it compared to stock.1-10 scale.
arick
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irish your ride looks bad a$$
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last last question
Can anybody compare the their ride after lowering and putting rims(18's) on it compared to stock.1-10 scale.
2. H&Rs are good for ride quality, possibly the best of what's available aftermarket. They need to be paired with Illuminas though....any aftermarket springs will blow your stock struts relatively quick.
3. thanks...it looks ok sometimes
4. Ride quality is affected by alot of things....tire size, tire brand, springs, struts, other suspension (bushings, sway bars), chassis changes (bushings, SFCs).
example: My 18s with Toyo Proxes 4 tires ride better than my stock 17s with falken 512s on them. Different tires have different stiffness of sidewalls, which can greatly affect ride quality and handling.
On a scale of 1-10, with my 18s, Eibachs, and a ton of other stuff done...If stock ride is a 10 (best) I'm probably at a "7" or so....but with H&Rs and the right tires, you could still have a "9"
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Wheels are being shipped out and should be there when i get back to the states. Thanks for your help. Only two things.. Center caps(read alot that says the stock wont fit), and front springs only? whats your take on that? This forum has been a big help.. thanks guys.
arick
Edit: what kind of front lip do you have on your car?
Have you had H&R's? how would you compare them to your eibachs?
arick
Edit: what kind of front lip do you have on your car?
Have you had H&R's? how would you compare them to your eibachs?
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Originally Posted by Maxima03GLE
Wheels are being shipped out and should be there when i get back to the states. Thanks for your help. Only two things.. Center caps(read alot that says the stock wont fit), and front springs only? whats your take on that? This forum has been a big help.. thanks guys.
arick
Edit: what kind of front lip do you have on your car?
Have you had H&R's? how would you compare them to your eibachs?
arick
Edit: what kind of front lip do you have on your car?
Have you had H&R's? how would you compare them to your eibachs?
The front lip (if you're talking to me) is from a Mach 1 Ford Mustang, customized. there's a thread about it someplace in the 5th gen forum.
I have not used the H&Rs personally, but from what I know they are softer than the Eibachs.
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Let's see how they'll fit and match up to the tint of the wheel once they're delivered.
I'm also going to give my 5mm spacers a try as well (only thing that wouldn't sell off the car).
How do you think the G 18's would look with silver tuner lugs instead of the acorn ones? If they're around the same price as the acorn, I might give that a try. Anyone have any good deals on them currently?
I'm also going to give my 5mm spacers a try as well (only thing that wouldn't sell off the car).
How do you think the G 18's would look with silver tuner lugs instead of the acorn ones? If they're around the same price as the acorn, I might give that a try. Anyone have any good deals on them currently?
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Originally Posted by Greeneyes
If your going to use the stock G35c tire size on the rear tires and youre dropped you might not be able to put those spacers on the rear. I would just pound that metal cap on the wheel hub in if I were you, it pushes the caps off when you try putting the wheel on... Just pop the caps in and try putting in the rim you'll see what im talking about when you try setting the wheel in.
For the front I would suggest putting the wheel on the car first then popping the caps on... You will have to be careful putting on the front ones as you will have to level them off good... they dont pop in all the way but they will still stay on. Ive had mine on for over a year now and havent lost any.
For the front I would suggest putting the wheel on the car first then popping the caps on... You will have to be careful putting on the front ones as you will have to level them off good... they dont pop in all the way but they will still stay on. Ive had mine on for over a year now and havent lost any.
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Paramy, PLEASE do not use "tuner" lugs if they are spline-drive. I personally stripped out two sets of spline-drive lugnuts/lug tools (quality brands, not cheapos) and have seen two other people with the same problem.
Buy a standard 6-point lugnut. I use Gorilla lugnuts with a longer shank than the acorns....
Buy a standard 6-point lugnut. I use Gorilla lugnuts with a longer shank than the acorns....
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i didnt read the enitre thread but do hub bore sizes become a factor? ours is 67.1 and theirs is a 73? im assuming since their wheels fit we should be okay? im talking about aftermarket setups for the 350z/g35 on a maxima.
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Originally Posted by irish44j
Paramy, PLEASE do not use "tuner" lugs if they are spline-drive. I personally stripped out two sets of spline-drive lugnuts/lug tools (quality brands, not cheapos) and have seen two other people with the same problem.
Buy a standard 6-point lugnut. I use Gorilla lugnuts with a longer shank than the acorns....
Buy a standard 6-point lugnut. I use Gorilla lugnuts with a longer shank than the acorns....
Thanks Josh, I've never used Spline-Drive lugs before. These are the one's you're referring to right?
I used the tuner lugs below for my 19's, and didn't give me a problem, except for a little rust in the center. What are your thoughts on these? They were what I was going to try again. I've never like the Spline-Drive anyway.
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yeah those should be ok....I usually associate spline-drive with "tuner" lugs for some reason.
I just use a standard long lugnut, which can be taken off with a standard lug wrench and no special tools
I just use a standard long lugnut, which can be taken off with a standard lug wrench and no special tools
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Hey guys I Currently have the 17 inch G35 rims that come with the 2004 sedan (6spoke) just curious if they will go ontop a 95-99 Nissan Altima? is the bolt pattern, etc the same as the g35 and maxima? Please let me know as my spouse wants to switch cars.
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Originally Posted by djsan67
Hey guys I Currently have the 17 inch G35 rims that come with the 2004 sedan (6spoke) just curious if they will go ontop a 95-99 Nissan Altima? is the bolt pattern, etc the same as the g35 and maxima? Please let me know as my spouse wants to switch cars.
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Is anybody rolling on 245/40/18's on G wheels? I'm getting my G wheels on Monday and would like to get 245's, but I'm lowered on Progress springs so I don't know if I should just stay 235's.
Can someone help on this.
Thanx,
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Can someone help on this.
Thanx,
Geo
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Originally Posted by djsan67
Hey guys I Currently have the 17 inch G35 rims that come with the 2004 sedan (6spoke) just curious if they will go ontop a 95-99 Nissan Altima? is the bolt pattern, etc the same as the g35 and maxima? Please let me know as my spouse wants to switch cars.
I thought the older altimas ,were 4 lugs. I am not a 100 perecent sure. If u meant maxima, then yes.
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Originally Posted by Gismo-T
Is anybody rolling on 245/40/18's on G wheels? I'm getting my G wheels on Monday and would like to get 245's, but I'm lowered on Progress springs so I don't know if I should just stay 235's.
Can someone help on this.
Thanx,
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Can someone help on this.
Thanx,
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As far as the impact to your speedo goes you can check here...
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Looks like it will make about a 1.5% difference (speedo will be lower than actual speed)
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Looks like it will make about a 1.5% difference (speedo will be lower than actual speed)
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Originally Posted by Gismo-T
Hey Josh,
What do you think about the Kumho Ecsta Sport KU31 tires?
Would you recommened those at all or just get the Toyo Proxes 4's?
What do you think about the Kumho Ecsta Sport KU31 tires?
Would you recommened those at all or just get the Toyo Proxes 4's?
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Originally Posted by mdillian3690
Hey guys I am unable to start a new thread. I currently have 215/55/16 on my 1997 Maxima. Would I be able to put 205/60/16 on the car? Will there be any issues? Speedo? There is a good sale on ContiProContacts for the 205/60/16s. Thanks!
this is not the way to go about asking a question. You don't hijack other threads (especially stickies) with off-topic questions. First, you do a little bit of searching. Second, you post in the N00b thread in the 4th gen forum, which is there so stupid n00bs can ask stupid questions (like this).
Please delete your two posts, and post your question in the right place, and everyone will be happy.
you wouldn't want to get the , now would you?
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so about 15k miles ago i replaced my stock protenzas with michelin pilot sport a/s, at the time i didn't really care to do wheel upgrades, but after seeing the g35 wheels on the maxima, i completely decided that was the way to go. so now i'm stuck, i like the 18" g35 wheels, but would love to just get wheels to go with my current 17" pilots. if you were in my situation would you bite the bullet and spend even more money to get the 18" wheels with new 18" tires, or would you simply just try and find the 17" g35 wheels to go with your existing 17" michelin pilots? yeah this is such a noob question i'm sure, just curious of your thoughts though. thanks all.
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so about 15k miles ago i replaced my stock protenzas with michelin pilot sport a/s, at the time i didn't really care to do wheel upgrades, but after seeing the g35 wheels on the maxima, i completely decided that was the way to go. so now i'm stuck, i like the 18" g35 wheels, but would love to just get wheels to go with my current 17" pilots. if you were in my situation would you bite the bullet and spend even more money to get the 18" wheels with new 18" tires, or would you simply just try and find the 17" g35 wheels to go with your existing 17" michelin pilots? yeah this is such a noob question i'm sure, just curious of your thoughts though. thanks all.
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Originally Posted by replicant
so about 15k miles ago i replaced my stock protenzas with michelin pilot sport a/s, at the time i didn't really care to do wheel upgrades, but after seeing the g35 wheels on the maxima, i completely decided that was the way to go. so now i'm stuck, i like the 18" g35 wheels, but would love to just get wheels to go with my current 17" pilots. if you were in my situation would you bite the bullet and spend even more money to get the 18" wheels with new 18" tires, or would you simply just try and find the 17" g35 wheels to go with your existing 17" michelin pilots? yeah this is such a noob question i'm sure, just curious of your thoughts though. thanks all.
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Originally Posted by replicant
so about 15k miles ago i replaced my stock protenzas with michelin pilot sport a/s, at the time i didn't really care to do wheel upgrades, but after seeing the g35 wheels on the maxima, i completely decided that was the way to go. so now i'm stuck, i like the 18" g35 wheels, but would love to just get wheels to go with my current 17" pilots. if you were in my situation would you bite the bullet and spend even more money to get the 18" wheels with new 18" tires, or would you simply just try and find the 17" g35 wheels to go with your existing 17" michelin pilots? yeah this is such a noob question i'm sure, just curious of your thoughts though. thanks all.
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I was lucky enough to get a set of the 6MT wheels sunday. I have 20mm spacers on the rear with 17" enkie DM5s right now. Will the 18" G35 wheels fit with spacers on? Will I have to get rid of the spacers or get the fenders rolled? Thanks
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Originally Posted by Nyarlathotep
I was lucky enough to get a set of the 6MT wheels sunday. I have 20mm spacers on the rear with 17" enkie DM5s right now. Will the 18" G35 wheels fit with spacers on? Will I have to get rid of the spacers or get the fenders rolled? Thanks
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Originally Posted by Nyarlathotep
I was lucky enough to get a set of the 6MT wheels sunday. I have 20mm spacers on the rear with 17" enkie DM5s right now. Will the 18" G35 wheels fit with spacers on? Will I have to get rid of the spacers or get the fenders rolled? Thanks
i.e. that would make them a 10mm offset in the rear with spacers.
The biggest spacer you "might" be able to get away with are 10mm, and you'd have to roll the fenders probably.