Hello, first off I'm a proud owner of a Nissan Altima 2010 2.5 S and nothings better then starting off by getting rims. Only good thing about my car right now is that it has 28% tinted windows all around (but the windshield).
Now I've done my research, what do you guys think I should go with?
NANKANG NS-II 225/40/19 on 19x8http://www.hubcap-tire-wheel.c....htmlNANKANG NS-II 225/35/19 on 19x8http://www.hubcap-tire-wheel.c....htmlNANKANG NS-II 235/35/19 on 19x8http://www.hubcap-tire-wheel.c....html(OR AM I JUST confused as hell and got these tires all wrong)
I'm looking to purchase these Rims
19x8 Konig Black Lace Rims http://www.hubcap-tire-wheel.c....html
Cheap tires, not the greatest but not the worst. Help appreciated.. as I'm going to be making my purchases soon.. thank you guys
EDIT: Do you guys recommend just going with 18s?
Modified by kingoplo at 2:32 AM 3/18/2010
Help Needed.. major
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Re: Help Needed.. major (kingoplo)
Quick question! Are you running a coupe or a sedan?
Re: Help Needed.. major (kingoplo)
running a sedan!
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Rockin the sedan! Word!
ok - if there are a ton of potholes/rough roads in your area, I highly recommend 18s, as the extra tire will be much better for your new wheels, and car overall.
If the roads aren't a concern, and I'm reading that website correctly, go for the 19s!!! That site quotes them at $130/pop on ALL SIZES... so if that's correct, go for 19x8s with 225/40/19s. That'll look really sharp. If you want a little extra rubber, go for 235/40/19s. 35s may be a bit too thin looks wise, but I'm sure there are people running 35 rubber on 19s all over the place, but IIRC, people generally run 35s on 20" wheels. You're looking to keep the closest to stock diameter, so if you go too thin or too thick on the tire, then it'll throw off your speedometer, and if applicable, your TPMS.
Good luck! The Laces are Konig's best looking wheel on the market presently, IMHO, so they'll look great either way!
Now - keep in mind, I'm a coupe driver, so the research I've done on tire sizes mostly relates to coupes, but I've recently read that it's basically the same for sedans. Make sure to research the offset of the wheels too! There are plenty of threads on here that discuss offsets, so make a search for it. Shout back if you have more questions.
ok - if there are a ton of potholes/rough roads in your area, I highly recommend 18s, as the extra tire will be much better for your new wheels, and car overall.
If the roads aren't a concern, and I'm reading that website correctly, go for the 19s!!! That site quotes them at $130/pop on ALL SIZES... so if that's correct, go for 19x8s with 225/40/19s. That'll look really sharp. If you want a little extra rubber, go for 235/40/19s. 35s may be a bit too thin looks wise, but I'm sure there are people running 35 rubber on 19s all over the place, but IIRC, people generally run 35s on 20" wheels. You're looking to keep the closest to stock diameter, so if you go too thin or too thick on the tire, then it'll throw off your speedometer, and if applicable, your TPMS.
Good luck! The Laces are Konig's best looking wheel on the market presently, IMHO, so they'll look great either way!
Now - keep in mind, I'm a coupe driver, so the research I've done on tire sizes mostly relates to coupes, but I've recently read that it's basically the same for sedans. Make sure to research the offset of the wheels too! There are plenty of threads on here that discuss offsets, so make a search for it. Shout back if you have more questions.
Re: Help Needed.. major (kingoplo)
hey man! thanks for the reply..bad news.. these rims that were listed at $130.. SUDDNELY went up !!!! so angry man.. $130 from $235 makes a big difference.. esp with my budget .I think im going to have to downgrade to 18s, *sigh*.What are your expierence with 18s? I mean.. someone told me, if you really want 19s.. u shud get them because your going to be thinking "oh i should of got them but........ah" price!!! money is not cheap :/
amazing though.. how cheap 18s tires are on ebay.. brand new too silly crazy :/ http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...1aa52 yeah i might go for nankang.. pretty good, not the best but hey.. you know whatever works right?
so confused!!
amazing though.. how cheap 18s tires are on ebay.. brand new too silly crazy :/ http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...1aa52 yeah i might go for nankang.. pretty good, not the best but hey.. you know whatever works right?
so confused!!
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Only thing to watch out for on eBay is sometimes they'll throw tires up for an insanely cheap price and jack up the shipping costs, so make sure you're figuring in shipping. I got caught on that one time. Dude wanted $150 to ship and it was after I already bid on them and won. Stupid on my part - ended up getting the tires for around the price of my local shop anyway.
I'm not opposed to 18s because the roads tend to be pretty rough where I live, so I want the extra tire to protect my wheels and absorb shock. The new ACs 3.5SRs rock 18s, and so do many people on here. Check the wheel/tire thread and look at what other people are doing. You can get a feel for what 18s will look like on your ride, as there are several sedans on there. Some people get tires that are too thick, so be sure to watch for the sizing they're using. You're gonna want a 45 or 50 series tire on an 18. I'd go 45 personally - it'll accomodate a drop really well. I've found the best tire size on an 18x8 is 225/45-18. It's also a cheaper option than a 235 or 245/45-18 as well.
Nankangs aren't bad. You can go with a cheaper tire to start, and once you burn through them, get some falkens or something. I've had good luck with falkens.
I'm not opposed to 18s because the roads tend to be pretty rough where I live, so I want the extra tire to protect my wheels and absorb shock. The new ACs 3.5SRs rock 18s, and so do many people on here. Check the wheel/tire thread and look at what other people are doing. You can get a feel for what 18s will look like on your ride, as there are several sedans on there. Some people get tires that are too thick, so be sure to watch for the sizing they're using. You're gonna want a 45 or 50 series tire on an 18. I'd go 45 personally - it'll accomodate a drop really well. I've found the best tire size on an 18x8 is 225/45-18. It's also a cheaper option than a 235 or 245/45-18 as well.
Nankangs aren't bad. You can go with a cheaper tire to start, and once you burn through them, get some falkens or something. I've had good luck with falkens.