WHAT WHEELS WILL FIT MY ALTIMA?! Will it fit? Rub?

[maxentropy]

Max,Aren't you getting the Troubles? I didn't think hubcentric rings were needed with them (or the Coupe)... Perhaps I'm wrong...I've been drinky-drinky tonight so I could be off my rocker...

The customer services folks at both KONIG and tirerack stated you don't necessarily need them since the lugnuts keep the wheel in place very well, however at high speeds 70+ mph, you may feel vibration. I figured I'll throw $22 at some hubcentric rings if there is even the possibility of it helping maintain some smoothness of the ride (whatever smoothness is left after getting 19 wheels and huge mofo tires ). See below for Loop's explanation. This has been confirmed by wheel and tire professionals. Again, not necessary, but possibly important. However I did hear from many people on these forums that they felt no vibrations from their wheels/tires without the hubcentric rings and you may be fine without them, but the bottom line is there is a gap between OEM and KONIG wheel hub bore size. You can leave the gap as is and hope the lugnuts keep the wheels steady or you can fill it with hubcentric rings which can be bought for $22 for all 4... I figure better safe than sorry.

What I am really worried about is rubbing with my offset. If it works, I'm gonna look hella aggressive

Loop's post explaining hubcentric rings from earlier--

The more important one is getting hubcentric rings if the inner hub bore of your wheel doesn't match to OEM spec, which is 66.1 mm. In your case, the Konig wheels hub bore size is 73mm, which means you will need hubcentric rings. Whoever you bought the wheels from should of supplied you with them.

[mcheddadi]

I felt vibration at 60mph so I unscrewed the wheels and put the hubrings on early. now it's butter smooth

[bigpapi1919]

i was looking at different rims and i really like this set of giovanna's but what would look and ride better 18's 19's or 20's? any ideas?

[missmedude]

if i wanted 18x7 what offset would i need to make my wheels completely flush with my car?

[Enzo24]

Hey guys,I've got an 08 Alt Cpe 2.5S.I'm looking to get 225/50/17 tires with wheels to match.I've checked out the tire calculator, it's well below the 3% tolerance.But the guy at the tire shop tells me its not recommended for my car.He's saying it may rub..?I'm also interested in using the Eibach springs.He says that will just aggrevate the problem of rubbing..?Any input on this?

Also, is there any tire size that is recommended by Nissan?Possibly putting the 3.5SE wheel/tire size on?Ideally I'd like to keep my car under warranty.Thanks in advance ppl.

[mcheddadi]

if its +3% you will rub if dropped with +40 and 255 but with 225 I'd doubt it will rub unless you got a crazy offset like +20 , if it's -3% you won't rub

[LeGates]

Ok super newbie here. I just got a 08 Altima and plan on putting 19" nismo rims on. I found a place online to purchase them and need some recommendations for tires, all season. Is there anything else I need like rings for spaces for whatever. I am planning on lowering later on.

[azureblaze]

Pls tell me what's difference between 18x7 and 18x8 rims for tire 225/45/18? I'm gonna replace tire & rims to 18" with 40 offset. Nothing need to replace? like wheel spacer, rings etc...

[mcheddadi]

One is wider and the other is narrower.....Your tire will be squished more in one than the other lol. Now wasn't that simple

[azureblaze]

I'm gonna put 225/45/18 tire to 18x8 wheel.Problem is that wheel I look for is only have 47 offset.Original A/c comes 45 offset and some professionals said 47 is no problem at all. Is that right?What about 225/45/18 tire to 18x7 +40 offset, is it better?
Modified by azureblaze at 6:39 PM 8/27/2008

[mcheddadi]

I'm gonna put 225/45/18 tire to 18x8 wheel.Problem is that wheel I look for is only have 47 offset.Original A/c comes 45 offset and some professionals said 47 is no problem at all. Is that right?What about 225/45/18 tire to 18x7 +40 offset, is it better?

Modified by azureblaze at 6:39 PM 8/27/2008

depends on what you define as better. I'd go with the widest possible wheel and tires, with an offset arround +40 or +45.

or you can go with deep dish but you'll need a narrower wheel to fit it without rolling the fenders.

[azureblaze]

You mean 225/45/18 to 18x8 +47 offset is not working?

I have 3 choices for this wheel.

215/55/17 17x8 +40225/45/18 18x7 +40225/45/18 18x8 +47

Please advice me.Thanks!

[beeristasty]

You mean 225/45/18 to 18x8 +47 offset is not working?

I have 3 choices for this wheel.

215/55/17 17x8 +40225/45/18 18x7 +40225/45/18 18x8 +47

Please advice me.Thanks!

It will work. I'm running 245/45/18's on 18x8 +48 rims with no problems.

[azureblaze]

Thanks! by the way, did you put any hub ring adapter or spacer?someone told rub over +45 offset without it.

[maxentropy]

+45 offset with 245/40/18s are fine.. its when ya get to a +45 offset with 245/xx/19 or higher you run into issues. I personally have 245/40/19 and had some rear rubbing. I put my OEM springs to alleviate the issue for now. Still contemplating whether I leave them in for good or not... I kinda like the aggressive look of the lower front and higher rear. Plus, it keeps my wheels on the road.

Anyway, with 18s, you got room, when ya get to 19s I wouldn't go more than 240 or 235.

[maxentropy]

Thanks! by the way, did you put any hub ring adapter or spacer?someone told rub over +45 offset without it.

Oh and definitely get cheap hubcentric rings if your new wheels dont match OEM spec. There are calculators online that will tell you what size OEM is and what size your new wheels are. The hubcentric rings minimize vibration during high speeds and I highly recommend them-- they are only $25 tops for all 4.

[beeristasty]

Isn't your rubbing due to your low offset (+30)? +45 would mean the wheel has more of a tuck (outer edge would be further into the wheel well and thus less likely for the tire to rub against the fender) assuming the tire width is reasonable.

Essentially, a 245/45/18 tire is the same diameter as a 245/40/19 tire. So judging by my experiences, nobody should come close to rubbing with a 245/40/19 or 245/45/18 tire when the rim's offset is around +45.

[azureblaze]

so what size of tire can be fit to 18x8 rim with +47 offset?

[digitalbow]

so what size of tire can be fit to 18x8 rim with +47 offset?

I'd normally put 245 rubber on a 8" rim, but to maintain the overall diameter size as close to stock as possible, you might want to try a 235/45/18

[OttawaCoupe]

hey guys,

What about wheels that are 18x7.5 with (+45). Will it work? and what is my range in tires?

I know 7.5 is on the smaller side and with the (+45) my wheels will look a little "sunken" (can't be worse than stock), but those are the only 18's they make, and I really like the wheel.

Thanks for help!!!!

[mcheddadi]

hey guys,

What about wheels that are 18x7.5 with (+45). Will it work? and what is my range in tires?

I know 7.5 is on the smaller side and with the (+45) my wheels will look a little "sunken" (can't be worse than stock), but those are the only 18's they make, and I really like the wheel.

Thanks for help!!!!

stock is 17x7.5+45 so yeah it will work

[OttawaCoupe]

stock is 17x7.5+45 so yeah it will work

OK so I did a little more research on the wheels that I want it and it turns out they do make them with +35 offset. The wheels that they recommend are 245/45/18, I plan on lowering (eibach pro-kit) my car. Will this size nicely fill the wheel wells? I’ve noticed that some tires make the wheel look like their 15 inches, when in fact the wheel size is 18.

The help is greatly appreciated…you guys are great!!

[kanejuice]

i plan on gettin some 19s specs 19X8.5, 5x114.3, 2.25"lip size, 35offset, 73.1 hub bore.. whats the best tire spec i can get with minimal rubs? or smoothest ride

[LongBeachCoupe]

245/40/19lets see em!

[bina12834]

wow....after reading this thread im even more confused than when i started. all i know is i want is some 19" Konig Troubles....i have no idea where to go after that....lol

[MF Doom]

Hey guys,

I'm new to the forum and I have a question about tire size and clearance hopefully someone can help me out.

I'm probably one of the only ones rolling on a 2005 Altima 3.5SE in this thread and hopefully i posted in the right section.

I purchased a set of the Nismo Maxima 19 inchers.

19" x 8.5" +35 offset 114.3mm/5

I'm thinking of going with 245/40/19 or 245/35/19 Yokohama's with an Eibach pro-kit drop.

My OEM size is 215/55/17 (not sure what the rim width or offset is). The difference between the OEM size and the 245/35/19's is -2.1%...with my stock set up i have about 2 fingers of clearance or about an 1" or so.

Do you guys think i will have any issues with rubbing?

I'm a total n00b so any information you give me will help.

[lowoncash]

I am looking to buy the Axis Elite wheels and i was wondering if i should go with 19s or will the 20s fit. i would prefer the 20s but dont know if they will fit. i believe they are 20x9. i have 2.5 coupe, so what size tires would be best for each. thanks.

wheels are 45 offset

[Steve350z]

when i got my 2.5, the dealer had put the 18" 2009 maxima wheels on it with 245/45R18 tires. i found that if you turn the wheel to extreme left or right it will slightly rub (or sounds like it) the specs for the wheel itself are 18x8, not sure of the offset but i think i read it somewhere as 50 (that does not sound right at all)

[psi101101]

falken fk452 245/35-20 baddass tires

[ja105ny]

What's a good tire size for a 19x9.5 rim? would 235/35/19's work well?