Will the 20's fit?

[20nissan02]

Hey guys, this is my first post but I really need help. So i'm driving an 02 altima 2.5s 5spd. with 5% tint all around.

I recently purchased a set of rims to try to upgrade the looks of my car but tires are getting chewed up alive in the back by my fender i think. 255/35/20 VCT rims on falken racing tires. I'm contemplating whether or not I should my rear fender rolled, will it make a difference? Does anyone have any other suggestions? or did i waste my money on the rims?

[Hephaestus]

Hey guys, this is my first post but I really need help. So i'm driving an 02 altima 2.5s 5spd. with 5% tint all around.

I recently purchased a set of rims to try to upgrade the looks of my car but tires are getting chewed up alive in the back by my fender i think. 255/35/20 VCT rims on falken racing tires. I'm contemplating whether or not I should my rear fender rolled, will it make a difference? Does anyone have any other suggestions? or did i waste my money on the rims?

Hey 20,

20" rims? Wow, I bet that looks wonderful! However, and I could be wrong here, but if I compare that particular size to my own '06 3.5SE, I would say that the rim diameter may be a bit large for the wheel well. I have 18's and lowered the rear about 0.9" and I can see where anything bigger than that, particularly a 20" wheel/tire combo, could possibly have issues. I don't think you wasted your money on the rims, but I would suggest that you take the vehicle to a good custom body shop, or even a Maaco, and have them take a look and determine whether or not something can be done to accommodate such a large diameter.

After you get this set up working it will be a fantastic look on that car.

Good luck,H...

[Darius]

The altima fenders have a fairly large fender lip under there. If you just have the fenders rolled, it will free up at least 1/4" and it should help out the situation if not completely mitigate the problem.

[20nissan02]

The altima fenders have a fairly large fender lip under there. If you just have the fenders rolled, it will free up at least 1/4" and it should help out the situation if not completely mitigate the problem.

Thanks guys, so I brought my car to the shop and the guy tells my the altima fender lip is very thick compare to his usual customers (nissan z, g35, & s2000) and he's not sure if he can make it turn out right and he might have to charge me a next 30-40 $ for the extra work/time it may take, so i have to look around for a next shop

[Darius]

Tell him he's full of $hit. Find a different shop or ask around. There has to be someone near you that rolls fenders on weekends or something.

[20nissan02]

So I got da rear fender rolled at a different place and dis idot really f***ed up my ppaint bro, it chipped on both sides, I now wish i just got tires that weren't as wide maybe 225 vs the 255 s . Whatever whats done is done, Im just gona try to prime it and touch it up a bit.

[Darius]

He must not have used enough heat...What a dumbass to do it on both sides too.

[Custom Performance]

time ago i haver a 20's on my l31 n i dont recommend that size, 18 witohout trouble or 19

[SloAlti]

i have 20" rims on my 05 altima and it doesnt rub at all. but i think i have 245/45/20 or 245/35/20 tires. maybe thats the problem

[Racingline]

Your springs could also be a problem, the OEM and sum aftermarket springs have an issue of sagging. This willl cause the fenders to go over the tire and rub on car with aggressive rim/tire combinations or offsets.

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[alex_d10]

Wow, 20's? Why not go with some OEM 18's off a G35?

Anyways, I agree with the guy above me, you need to run negative camber to minimize rubbing. Which means you need a small drop and a camber kit.

[da mayor]

I had 20's work without any issues and being dropped on eibach sportlines. no rubbing or rolling the fenders

it's alll in the offset that you get for the wheels. i had a +38 with 245/35/20 front and rears

[lino]

That is one clean looking ride