Wheels/tires Sticky? G35 wheels on maximas
08-08-2007, 08:07 PM
#521
I've read through the whole thread and not many people mention about the riding quality with them 18's. So I was just wondering how do 18" ride after lowered compare with 16-17" stockies. I remember when I had GLE suspension with 350z (245/45/18) and it rode like **** and rubbed a lot.
08-08-2007, 10:35 PM
#522
^ The reason you rubbed is the 245/45's... That size is 99% guaranteed to rub on a 5/5.5 gen. Your ride will be rougher with 18's versus 16's or 17's. I first had 245/45's in the rear and rubbed half the time with nobody in the car and 90% with an extra person. I went from 215/55/16 to 225/45/18 and the ride is definitely rougher, but not so bad you will really hate it. It's a noticeable difference, as I went from the 18's back to the 16's on Sunday for autox and haven't put the 18's back on (new suspension hopefully this weekend).
08-09-2007, 12:01 AM
#523
Originally Posted by SilverGLE
^ The reason you rubbed is the 245/45's... That size is 99% guaranteed to rub on a 5/5.5 gen. Your ride will be rougher with 18's versus 16's or 17's. I first had 245/45's in the rear and rubbed half the time with nobody in the car and 90% with an extra person. I went from 215/55/16 to 225/45/18 and the ride is definitely rougher, but not so bad you will really hate it. It's a noticeable difference, as I went from the 18's back to the 16's on Sunday for autox and haven't put the 18's back on (new suspension hopefully this weekend).
08-09-2007, 10:09 AM
#525
Originally Posted by joebangaa
Why not 245/40/18?
Originally Posted by IHAVEA2KMAXIMA
Yea.. after reading 18pages of 245 will rub, Imma look for a set w/o tires so I can get some 235 or will rolling fenders work?
08-15-2007, 08:14 PM
#527
Hey Irish, what size tire did you run on the front G35c 6spokes wheels? I tried using the offset calculator and it seems the 17x7.5 with 225/45/17 and 30mm offset would stick out beyond the fender.
And bump for my fender rolling question too.
And bump for my fender rolling question too.
08-20-2007, 01:10 PM
#528
Originally Posted by IHAVEA2KMAXIMA
Yea.. after reading 18pages of 245 will rub, Imma look for a set w/o tires so I can get some 235 or will rolling fenders work?
08-20-2007, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by IHAVEA2KMAXIMA
I think I can now answer my own question since I have my fenders rolled. I still rub a bit with 17x8 (235/50/17) with 33mm offset. With that said... 18x8 (245/45/18) with 30mm offset should still rub with fenders rolled.
On 17x8 you should be using 235/45/17....
You're rubbing because your tires are too "tall"...
For example, you can see in the original post in this thread that I have both the 18's and the 17s.....and neither of them rubs anyplace. And my fenders are not rolled.
08-21-2007, 02:03 PM
#530
Originally Posted by irish44j
that's because 245/45/18 is not even close to being the correct size. On the 18s use 235/40/18 or 245/40/18
On 17x8 you should be using 235/45/17....
You're rubbing because your tires are too "tall"...
For example, you can see in the original post in this thread that I have both the 18's and the 17s.....and neither of them rubs anyplace. And my fenders are not rolled.
On 17x8 you should be using 235/45/17....
You're rubbing because your tires are too "tall"...
For example, you can see in the original post in this thread that I have both the 18's and the 17s.....and neither of them rubs anyplace. And my fenders are not rolled.
08-24-2007, 06:25 AM
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2004 18" 350Z Wheels on '04 Maxima???
Are any modifications needed to put a 18" 2004 350Z wheel on a 2004 Maxima? Are they identical in style (look the same)? Wheel is 18x8 (stamped as REAR) and +35 offset.
TIA,
Kevin
TIA,
Kevin
08-24-2007, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by tripleGmax
im pretty sure the offset is +30 and they will clear a bbk
Thanks!
08-24-2007, 11:10 AM
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what do you guys think of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Infin...QQcmdZViewItem
they are oem 19's from an 2006 infiniti m45. Would these work with a 2004 maxima? What size tires would I need for these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Infin...QQcmdZViewItem
they are oem 19's from an 2006 infiniti m45. Would these work with a 2004 maxima? What size tires would I need for these?
08-24-2007, 01:00 PM
#537
Originally Posted by jattsingh
what do you guys think of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Infin...QQcmdZViewItem
they are oem 19's from an 2006 infiniti m45. Would these work with a 2004 maxima? What size tires would I need for these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Infin...QQcmdZViewItem
they are oem 19's from an 2006 infiniti m45. Would these work with a 2004 maxima? What size tires would I need for these?
For tire size: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=243784
08-24-2007, 02:38 PM
#538
Originally Posted by jattsingh
what do you guys think of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Infin...QQcmdZViewItem
they are oem 19's from an 2006 infiniti m45. Would these work with a 2004 maxima? What size tires would I need for these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Infin...QQcmdZViewItem
they are oem 19's from an 2006 infiniti m45. Would these work with a 2004 maxima? What size tires would I need for these?
Holy expensive!! 
08-25-2007, 05:05 PM
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ok so the tire size is 245/40-19. If I got the infiniti m45 rims and I was thinking about getting the Sumitomo HTR Z III (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=V)
would this fit with no problem on my 2004 maxima? Would I be messing anything up in any way by doing this? Sorry, I do not know much about wheels/tires.
would this fit with no problem on my 2004 maxima? Would I be messing anything up in any way by doing this? Sorry, I do not know much about wheels/tires.
08-29-2007, 04:09 PM
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I've been reading this huge sticky for a few days now. Great info. I just upgraded to a 2003 SE. I'll be using my original 17s for winters but I'm investigating new wheels & tires for the spring. Probably jump to 18s using 235/40/18 rubber.
While checking out prices I keep finding this web-site for OEM wheels. Is there anyone out there with any experience with them? Heard anything?
http://shop.wheelsrims.net/
While checking out prices I keep finding this web-site for OEM wheels. Is there anyone out there with any experience with them? Heard anything?
http://shop.wheelsrims.net/
08-29-2007, 07:43 PM
#545
Originally Posted by farscaper
I've been reading this huge sticky for a few days now. Great info. I just upgraded to a 2003 SE. I'll be using my original 17s for winters but I'm investigating new wheels & tires for the spring. Probably jump to 18s using 235/40/18 rubber.
While checking out prices I keep finding this web-site for OEM wheels. Is there anyone out there with any experience with them? Heard anything?
http://shop.wheelsrims.net/
While checking out prices I keep finding this web-site for OEM wheels. Is there anyone out there with any experience with them? Heard anything?
http://shop.wheelsrims.net/
08-29-2007, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bwinter7
Wow, that's a great find. All I know is that someone is going to have brand new SE-R rims for $250 a pop for next spring
09-29-2007, 01:24 PM
#551
Hey Irish What year are your G 18"s ?
I see alot of G 18's for sale that are the Darker Grey/ Black chrome.
I want the lighter style like yours any ideas?
I see alot of G 18's for sale that are the Darker Grey/ Black chrome.
I want the lighter style like yours any ideas?
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10-04-2007, 05:16 PM
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The ebay 7-spoke 18x8x30mm wheels as sold by OE Wheel Distributors (seller moore9911) work just fine as I believe these are made by the same company that made the factory rims. I have a set of the hyper-silver that ran around $610 with shipping. I only had issues with one wheel that had a burr that needed removing in the hub section which was taken care of quickly. These rims came with factory Infiniti center caps and a set of caps without emblems.
From a tire standpoint, I would suggest a 235-40-18 for the 5th-gen maxima as a 245-40-18 will rub via the rear passenger fender lip (with a drop). Even with a light roll it will still rub (tho not to the point of causing a tire problem).
From a tire standpoint, I would suggest a 235-40-18 for the 5th-gen maxima as a 245-40-18 will rub via the rear passenger fender lip (with a drop). Even with a light roll it will still rub (tho not to the point of causing a tire problem).
, capiche?
10-13-2007, 03:14 PM
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