Holty

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I have a 100% stock '96 Maxima GLE. I want to upgrade up 1 size in wheel/tire size but keep all other parameters stock. what size wheel, offset, bolt pattern, ect. do i need to look for? thanks.

Bborges

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offset is the only real parameter you could have trouble figuring out.

The bolt pattern should be the same you currently have. I know it is 5 x 114 or something like that. Any website selling wheels will have this info for you. No need to worry about that.

One up for wheel size depends on what you have. if you have 15" that means u gonna go for 16". It seems like you are not sure what size you have, so read that off the tires. it'll be a series of numbers similar to this:

205/55/R15

That last set of numbers is your wheel size.


For tire size, if you want to keep speedometer accurate, you have to play with a combo of width and wall thickess, but again, most online sellers will recommend tire sizes suitable and close to stock. And some guys here will also recommend popular sizes.


To start, check on your car your current setup and go play online in some sellers websites.


Later

z32drifter

The 97+ stock setup for the SE Maxima was a 16x6.5 with a 215/55/16. I would not waste my time or money on a dinky setup like that. I would look for a 17x8 +35 to +40 offset range and use a 235/45/17, same overall diameter as your stock setup (very,very close). I think you will get the stockish look and better performance for your effort.

Holty

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thanks for the replies fella's, are we certain on that bolt pattern or no?

z32drifter

Bolt pattern is 5x114.3mm or 5x4.5" very popular pattern fits most Jap cars and Fords.
I don't know if you have looked, but check out www.tirerack.com if you plug in your car you can see over 100 diff wheels on the car.

Holty

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thanks guys