just got new rims..but what tires??

[nismo1219]

ok guys, i need some help! i just bought a new set of 18" adr sokudo's for my '99 maxima. i have been using bfgoodrich kdw2's on my old 17" motegi mr7's but seeing as how i will need to get new tires now i dont know what size to get that will fit without any rubbing issues. i have been reading some info on the matter but i just keep getting confused by the numbers! can any of you guys help me out and just tell me what size to get?? the new rims are 18"x7.5" with a +42mm offset. i dont know if that will help you any but i thought id throw it out just in case. any help?????

[maxhopper]

I think you should be ok with a 235/40-18, but see if Audtatious chimes in (he's our resident wheel expert).

[nismo1219]

im looking at either 225/35ZR18 or a 215/35ZR18 tire. i think both of them should fit but the 215's are about $30 cheaper per tire...so thats the size im shooting for. if anyone knows for sure whether these tires will fit please let me know as soon as possible. i really dont wanna spend an extra $120 if i dont have to! any help???

[elwesso]

It all depends on what OD your shooting for (lets put load rating aside)...

on a 7.5 in wheel a 245-45 would fit nicely but might be a little tall for what you want... 245-40 could work but youll likely rub.....

225-35 isnt enough tire for the maxima.... it simply wont work, and I wont recommend it.. That kind of rubber band is for a lighter car (probably about 85 load rating, not enough for the maxima)... 225-40 would probably work and is a fairly common/cheap size... 215-45 woudl probably be fine too if your bent on having a 215 width, but I think its a little skinny for a 7.5in wheel...

The main thing is you CANNOT get those little itty bitty sidewalls on such a heavy car and expect your rims to last very long OR to not expect any blowouts. One pothole on a 225-35-18 could very likely mean the end of a rim, and most likely the end of a tire..

[nismo1219]

im not necessarily bent on any particular size, but i dont want them to look like off-road muddin' tires either. i just want the best size for the lowest price. i found the 225/40YR18's for $145 each which i dont think is too bad. any other suggestions????