jerdubois

folx -

before i get flamed, just know that i have read everything there is to read on the FAQ about this.

i just spoke to eric @ tirerack. the guy just laughed when i told him 2003 maxima se: "well, lesse ... there are three choices - expensive crap, crap, and real crap. nissan really knew how to pick a tire size to screw things up." he and i talked for about 15 minutes on options. he was very good and new his stuff. essentially he told me that the 225/45/17 will be way to tight for a stock se rim (dia is way off) ... and that the 235/45/17 would fit diameter wise but its for a much wider wheel. all this checks out w/ what ive read... btw, these are for sumi htr+.

however, i still want to know who is running 225/45/17 on their stock se wheels? and if you are having problems ...

im really starting to get a sinking feeling that this wont be the last time i run into this issue w/ my max. (she looks so hot right now, all nice and clean though!)

thanks folx -
jerome

ZIPPIN

iTrader: (32)

i have 235 45 17 on my stock. the ride, i think, is bumpier. other than that its fine,,

Blackgums100

Same here.

bigbadboss101

Me too, I have blizzaks in those size. Crazy huh?

MAAXDOUT

My 01 max se has those size blizzaks also lol

ABS

I just got the Dunlop SP 5000's in 235/45. They are way better than the RE92 in snow and rain. No problems yet!

RClyatt

245/45 here, no problems...

y2kse

iTrader: (1)

I don't think you'll find many people running 225/45R17s on their OEM rims, jerome. Most will either keep the OEM size (225/50) or opt for a wider tire (235/45 or 235/50). I wouldn't recommend going wider than a 235mm tire on a 7.0"-wide rim, however.

Blackgums100

I haven't spoke with you in awhile. I hope life has been treating you well.

Norm Peterson

Not sure I understand what you mean by "too tight". The OD is about 7/8" smaller than that of the 225/50-17's, but only half of that will show up as extra fender gap.

FWIW, some of the 3-series BMW's run 225/45-17's. The rear GVW rating for those cars is within a few lbs of the front GVW of the Maxima.

If you choose to get the 225/45's, run 3 or 4 more psi in them than you do in the 225/50's in order to maintain the same load capacity.

Norm

jerdubois

folx thanks for all the help ... ive decided to go w/ sumitomo htr+. great feedback on them and available sizes were good. taking a step on the wild side to run em a bit wider (235/45/17), but i think will be ok. a little extra psi and great FAQ on the 5th gen board about precautions that are required.

thanks again!