Deciding on these rims and tires (opinions)

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02-05-2008, 09:21 PM

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Deciding on these rims and tires (opinions)

I'm looking to probably pick up a set of Tork Imagine 18 x 8. I can't decide between black or hyperblack.
Thanks to KyleFort32 for the photoshop work.

Also, I'm deciding between Falken FK 452 or Nitto 555 in 235/40/18. I'm currently running Falken FK 451 and they seem to wear out pretty fast and I could hear a lot of road noise. Heard the 452 were an improvement. Opinions welcomed.

02-06-2008, 12:15 AM

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i like the hyper black...=)

02-06-2008, 02:30 PM

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Go with the black. WHen and where did you get that pic taken anyway?

02-06-2008, 02:47 PM

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i liked black, though hyper black also matches your car pretty well because of the lighter color lower body work.

how much $$ and Lbs for these @ 18x8 ?

02-06-2008, 05:50 PM

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IMO, 235’s are too narrow for a 5th gen, add a body kit to that, and it’s way too thin. Get wider tires (245’s) and add some spacers in order get your wheels flush with the body.

02-06-2008, 06:38 PM

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Go with the black. WHen and where did you get that pic taken anyway?

The date is on the picture. I took that on i95 around the airport area.

02-06-2008, 06:43 PM

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i liked black, though hyper black also matches your car pretty well because of the lighter color lower body work.

how much $$ and Lbs for these @ 18x8 ?

Yea....its a tough choice. Right now I'm leaning towards black. I'm currently running 18 inch Voxx Saga's now and they are hyperblack.

The Tork Imagines would run around $1400 with Falken Fk452 tires. I'm not sure how much they weigh but I'm sure they're not that light.

02-06-2008, 06:53 PM

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IMO, 235’s are too narrow for a 5th gen, add a body kit to that, and it’s way too thin. Get wider tires (245’s) and add some spacers in order get your wheels flush with the body.

I'm currently running 235s on my 18s now and they are alright. Definitely not flush in the back but its fine up front.

I was considering the Tork Imagines in 18 x 9 but not sure if it would fit right cuz the website I was looking at didn't even list it for a maxima. However, they do make them in that size.

02-07-2008, 08:56 AM

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Change the tire size before changing the wheels size. And read my post about spacers if you want flushness w/o going staggered.

02-09-2008, 11:29 PM

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Hmmm....maybe going with Axis Reverbs instead now. 18 x 8.5 and its 20lbs.

02-09-2008, 11:51 PM

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Still read my post, you need spacers in the rear for flushness.

02-10-2008, 08:12 AM

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Still read my post, you need spacers in the rear for flushness.

Gotcha I need spacers in the rear for flushness. What mm?

02-10-2008, 12:04 PM

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Gotcha I need spacers in the rear for flushness. What mm?

Depends on the wheel and tire. Once you put them on get off your *** and measure

Just subtract like 5mm from the edge of the fender so you won't rub...

02-15-2008, 08:53 AM

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LIKE THE HYPER BLACK LOOK. THATS THE FINISH ON MY WHEELS. IM ALSO RUNNING ON 452S. NO COMPLAINTS. NOT ALOT OF NOISE. IM SATISFIED WITH THEIR PERFORMANCE.

02-15-2008, 06:43 PM

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LIKE THE HYPER BLACK LOOK. THATS THE FINISH ON MY WHEELS. IM ALSO RUNNING ON 452S. NO COMPLAINTS. NOT ALOT OF NOISE. IM SATISFIED WITH THEIR PERFORMANCE.

Thanks for the imput. And thats a sweet max you got there.