20,19 or 18 inch rims
07-16-2001, 08:05 PM
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I really want to throw on 20s on my 97 Max SE, but i hear that it wont fit, they will fit, they wont, back and forth nonsense. the only problem that i see with 20s is the front suspension, there are these boots or shoulders that hang over the tires underneath the wheel well. Will this get in the way of 20's, it seems like it?
What is my best bet, to stick with 18s or go for 20s?
What is my best bet, to stick with 18s or go for 20s?
07-16-2001, 08:08 PM
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Originally posted by 97SE
I really want to throw on 20s on my 97 Max SE, but i hear that it wont fit, they will fit, they wont, back and forth nonsense. the only problem that i see with 20s is the front suspension, there are these boots or shoulders that hang over the tires underneath the wheel well. Will this get in the way of 20's, it seems like it?
What is my best bet, to stick with 18s or go for 20s?
I really want to throw on 20s on my 97 Max SE, but i hear that it wont fit, they will fit, they wont, back and forth nonsense. the only problem that i see with 20s is the front suspension, there are these boots or shoulders that hang over the tires underneath the wheel well. Will this get in the way of 20's, it seems like it?
What is my best bet, to stick with 18s or go for 20s?
20's ? Daaamn. Thats gonna cost a pretty penny. Not to mention how much its gonna slow down your car. I'd go w/ 17''s for performance, and 18-19 for sweet looks. Just my .02
07-16-2001, 08:22 PM
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I mean no offense by this, but it obviously looks like you are going for looks over performance (no offense but anyone going for performance goes with 17"s - maybe 18" max). But even if you are going for looks, you should take 19" over 20". The thing with 20" is that you can't really lower your car ANY without your wheels rubbing in the wheelwell. As a matter of fact, they might even rub without lowering the car. 19"s are more common and many people have them. They will fit, but again if you lower the car a little you will get wheel rub. You can always get your wheelwells raised, but thats more money and not highly reccomended. The 20"s will look good with a body kit because then you won't have to lower the car (it will look lower with the skirts). However, I would reccomend the 19"s, and so would many places that sell you wheels. Go to www.tirerack.com or www.discounttire.com and see what they say is the largest for your car - 19"s. But if you're heart is set on 20"s, maybe you should see a few picks of your years Maxima with them. I am no trying to diss all of you Maximas with 20"s, just trying to state personal belief. Just trying to help.
07-16-2001, 09:36 PM
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Re: RE: Wheels...
now i will admit it would b cool to be "rollin on dubs" but thats for pimpin which of course is fun in itself, but you are talking serious performance loss, they will be really wide and may even rub when turning, but hey its up to you...
07-17-2001, 08:43 AM
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Originally posted by xxxmarine79
I have 18's byut you have to get your car lowered if you get them otherwise it sits up way to high and makes it look kinda funny. i got spritn suspension (1.8 inch drop) and now my car looks sweet again.
I have 18's byut you have to get your car lowered if you get them otherwise it sits up way to high and makes it look kinda funny. i got spritn suspension (1.8 inch drop) and now my car looks sweet again.
07-17-2001, 02:11 PM
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Re: RE: Wheels...
Just so you know, 19"s won't rub if you lower the car. You keep telling everyone that if they get 19"s and drop the car, it will rub. That's incorrect. If you have a Honda and have 19"s, it will rub, but not with Maximas. On a Honda, there's no tire size that will keep the overall diameter the same, the wheels are bigger so they will rub. But on a Maxima, you can get 235/35/19 tires that keep the overal diameter the same. Hence, no rubbing as long as you pick the right offset wheel and one that's not too wide for the car. Doesn't matter if you lower the car, if you don't rub on 17"s, you're not going to rub on 19"s provided the offsets remain the same. I have 19" wheels w/ 225/35/19 tires and don't rub. My car is also dropped ~3.5" on Ground Controls, absolutely no rubbing. The offset of the wheels is 42, but I have 6.25 mm spacers in front to clear my Z calipers, still no rubbing. I also have 5mm spacers in back for a smoother look, still no rubbing.
With 20"s it's a whole different story since there aren't any tires made that will keep the overall diameter the same so they may rub. But if you roll the fenders, there shouldn't be any problems.
I just wanted to make sure that no one gets scared away from 19"s thinking they won't fit. If you can afford them, and can deal with the insanely stiff ride, by all means get them. They will fit perfectly.
With 20"s it's a whole different story since there aren't any tires made that will keep the overall diameter the same so they may rub. But if you roll the fenders, there shouldn't be any problems.
I just wanted to make sure that no one gets scared away from 19"s thinking they won't fit. If you can afford them, and can deal with the insanely stiff ride, by all means get them. They will fit perfectly.
Originally posted by Vyrus
I mean no offense by this, but it obviously looks like you are going for looks over performance (no offense but anyone going for performance goes with 17"s - maybe 18" max). But even if you are going for looks, you should take 19" over 20". The thing with 20" is that you can't really lower your car ANY without your wheels rubbing in the wheelwell. As a matter of fact, they might even rub without lowering the car. 19"s are more common and many people have them. They will fit, but again if you lower the car a little you will get wheel rub. You can always get your wheelwells raised, but thats more money and not highly reccomended. The 20"s will look good with a body kit because then you won't have to lower the car (it will look lower with the skirts). However, I would reccomend the 19"s, and so would many places that sell you wheels. Go to www.tirerack.com or www.discounttire.com and see what they say is the largest for your car - 19"s. But if you're heart is set on 20"s, maybe you should see a few picks of your years Maxima with them. I am no trying to diss all of you Maximas with 20"s, just trying to state personal belief. Just trying to help.
I mean no offense by this, but it obviously looks like you are going for looks over performance (no offense but anyone going for performance goes with 17"s - maybe 18" max). But even if you are going for looks, you should take 19" over 20". The thing with 20" is that you can't really lower your car ANY without your wheels rubbing in the wheelwell. As a matter of fact, they might even rub without lowering the car. 19"s are more common and many people have them. They will fit, but again if you lower the car a little you will get wheel rub. You can always get your wheelwells raised, but thats more money and not highly reccomended. The 20"s will look good with a body kit because then you won't have to lower the car (it will look lower with the skirts). However, I would reccomend the 19"s, and so would many places that sell you wheels. Go to www.tirerack.com or www.discounttire.com and see what they say is the largest for your car - 19"s. But if you're heart is set on 20"s, maybe you should see a few picks of your years Maxima with them. I am no trying to diss all of you Maximas with 20"s, just trying to state personal belief. Just trying to help.
07-17-2001, 04:53 PM
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Its all up to what you're looking for in making your car. With my car all I'm going after is looks so I got 20's. They will fit, but the speedo will be trown off by only 3mph. The odometer will log less miles than actual too. The only thig with 20's though is that they are very big rims and they will make your car look like a 4x4 if you dont also put on a body kit and drop your car at the same time. PeAcE
Originally posted by 97SE
I really want to throw on 20s on my 97 Max SE, but i hear that it wont fit, they will fit, they wont, back and forth nonsense. the only problem that i see with 20s is the front suspension, there are these boots or shoulders that hang over the tires underneath the wheel well. Will this get in the way of 20's, it seems like it?
What is my best bet, to stick with 18s or go for 20s?
I really want to throw on 20s on my 97 Max SE, but i hear that it wont fit, they will fit, they wont, back and forth nonsense. the only problem that i see with 20s is the front suspension, there are these boots or shoulders that hang over the tires underneath the wheel well. Will this get in the way of 20's, it seems like it?
What is my best bet, to stick with 18s or go for 20s?
07-18-2001, 08:22 AM
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Man, with 20" rims, your ride quality is going to stink. My ride already deteriorated considerably with 17" wheels, 20" would be a nightmare. And you will gain practically zero performance going over 17". Think about it, most of the sportiest cars have 17-18" wheels. For example, a E430 sport has 17's with 235/45/17. Do you think your Max can outhandle a E430? Nope.
But if you do go 20, be prepared to spend big bucks for looks, not necessarily performance. If you are a tall guy you might even hit your head on the ceiling when you hit the large bumps!
But if you do go 20, be prepared to spend big bucks for looks, not necessarily performance. If you are a tall guy you might even hit your head on the ceiling when you hit the large bumps!
07-18-2001, 08:27 AM
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Originally posted by Eric L.
But if you do go 20, be prepared to spend big bucks for looks, not necessarily performance. If you are a tall guy you might even hit your head on the ceiling when you hit the large bumps!
But if you do go 20, be prepared to spend big bucks for looks, not necessarily performance. If you are a tall guy you might even hit your head on the ceiling when you hit the large bumps!
07-18-2001, 11:50 AM
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Actually my ride is a little bit better now with my 20's than when I had my 18's. I think it's because the sidewalls of the tires on my 20's (255/35/20) comes out to be a little wider then what the sidewalls of my old 18's (225/40/18) used to be.
07-18-2001, 04:50 PM
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Originally posted by mrb23
hey yo! Can anyone tell me why they call 20" Rims dubs? I searched all over the Net but couldn't find an answer anywhere. This is of course to settle a bet between a friend and me. :P
hey yo! Can anyone tell me why they call 20" Rims dubs? I searched all over the Net but couldn't find an answer anywhere. This is of course to settle a bet between a friend and me. :P
07-18-2001, 05:18 PM
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Originally posted by Max79
A dub is slang for a $20 sack of weed. 20 inch rims, dubs. You know, 20.
A dub is slang for a $20 sack of weed. 20 inch rims, dubs. You know, 20.
07-18-2001, 08:18 PM
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Originally posted by mrb23
hey yo! Can anyone tell me why they call 20" Rims dubs? I searched all over the Net but couldn't find an answer anywhere. This is of course to settle a bet between a friend and me. :P
hey yo! Can anyone tell me why they call 20" Rims dubs? I searched all over the Net but couldn't find an answer anywhere. This is of course to settle a bet between a friend and me. :P
They call them dubs because twenty is like double, so you call them dubs
07-18-2001, 10:51 PM
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Its like this, the people who don't have "20s the main ones criticizing the ride. From my experience I had an SUV and people would say 20 don't ride good and this and that, though I still purchased them and the ride was actually the same if not even better.
What it comes down to is don't listen to the people who don't have them and can't speak from experience.
I say if you want the "20s get them because if you get 17s, or 18s, you will be like these people here and criticize all the other people who want to get "20s.
"Don't hate... innovate"
What it comes down to is don't listen to the people who don't have them and can't speak from experience.
I say if you want the "20s get them because if you get 17s, or 18s, you will be like these people here and criticize all the other people who want to get "20s.
"Don't hate... innovate"
07-19-2001, 05:19 PM
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Sidewall height is what counts for ride
Width doesn't make much difference. Height is important. The sidewall height of a 255/35/20 is about the same as a 225/40/18. However, the diameter is nowhere near the same, with the 20 coming in at 27" and the 18 coming in at 25". hard to believe they don't rub, but I'll take your word for it. You're a good 2"and about 7% off on the speedo vs. stock.
Obviously you're more interested in looks that performance... to each his own. (Must not be any potholes where you live).
Bob
Obviously you're more interested in looks that performance... to each his own. (Must not be any potholes where you live).
Bob
07-20-2001, 03:37 AM
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Re: Re: RE: Wheels...
Originally posted by Shadow
Just so you know, 19"s won't rub if you lower the car. You keep telling everyone that if they get 19"s and drop the car, it will rub. That's incorrect. If you have a Honda and have 19"s, it will rub, but not with Maximas. On a Honda, there's no tire size that will keep the overall diameter the same, the wheels are bigger so they will rub. But on a Maxima, you can get 235/35/19 tires that keep the overal diameter the same. Hence, no rubbing as long as you pick the right offset wheel and one that's not too wide for the car. Doesn't matter if you lower the car, if you don't rub on 17"s, you're not going to rub on 19"s provided the offsets remain the same. I have 19" wheels w/ 225/35/19 tires and don't rub. My car is also dropped ~3.5" on Ground Controls, absolutely no rubbing. The offset of the wheels is 42, but I have 6.25 mm spacers in front to clear my Z calipers, still no rubbing. I also have 5mm spacers in back for a smoother look, still no rubbing.
With 20"s it's a whole different story since there aren't any tires made that will keep the overall diameter the same so they may rub. But if you roll the fenders, there shouldn't be any problems.
I just wanted to make sure that no one gets scared away from 19"s thinking they won't fit. If you can afford them, and can deal with the insanely stiff ride, by all means get them. They will fit perfectly.
Just so you know, 19"s won't rub if you lower the car. You keep telling everyone that if they get 19"s and drop the car, it will rub. That's incorrect. If you have a Honda and have 19"s, it will rub, but not with Maximas. On a Honda, there's no tire size that will keep the overall diameter the same, the wheels are bigger so they will rub. But on a Maxima, you can get 235/35/19 tires that keep the overal diameter the same. Hence, no rubbing as long as you pick the right offset wheel and one that's not too wide for the car. Doesn't matter if you lower the car, if you don't rub on 17"s, you're not going to rub on 19"s provided the offsets remain the same. I have 19" wheels w/ 225/35/19 tires and don't rub. My car is also dropped ~3.5" on Ground Controls, absolutely no rubbing. The offset of the wheels is 42, but I have 6.25 mm spacers in front to clear my Z calipers, still no rubbing. I also have 5mm spacers in back for a smoother look, still no rubbing.
With 20"s it's a whole different story since there aren't any tires made that will keep the overall diameter the same so they may rub. But if you roll the fenders, there shouldn't be any problems.
I just wanted to make sure that no one gets scared away from 19"s thinking they won't fit. If you can afford them, and can deal with the insanely stiff ride, by all means get them. They will fit perfectly.
10-21-2005, 09:09 PM
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just to drop in my 2 cents. i have 20 inch rims on my 99 and they dont rub at all not even when i turn. i have the right offset and i havent had a problem. it really depends what you want and dont be influenced about what these other "haters" tell you. down here in miami we just like doing it big. were not too much on performance (although its nice to have). if you want it to work itll work and if it look good to you then its kool. dats just my opinion.
10-21-2005, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by wolverine3344
just to drop in my 2 cents. i have 20 inch rims on my 99 and they dont rub at all not even when i turn. and yes i take looks over performance as i am done with the racing part of my life.
10-21-2005, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by wolverine3344
dont really care. just stating my opinion. whats ur prob?
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10-21-2005, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by wolverine3344
dont really care. just stating my opinion. whats ur prob?
10-22-2005, 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by xxxmarine79
I have 18's byut you have to get your car lowered if you get them otherwise it sits up way to high and makes it look kinda funny. i got spritn suspension (1.8 inch drop) and now my car looks sweet again.
The diameter for all intents and purposes are identical, so unless the stock 16's look funny, 18's are the same. There is just more rim than tire when compared to the 16's, with the diameter the same. Period.
10-22-2005, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by bobl
Wow.. hahaha.. I saw an email saying I had a reply to a post I posted way back IN 2001!
AIIIEEEEE!
Well, at least it got me to check back in and see what's up.
AIIIEEEEE!
Well, at least it got me to check back in and see what's up.
