Will these wheels fit?

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quick_50
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Will Arelli Alloy F16's fit my 2002 nissan altima?

http://www.rev-wheel.com/arelli/503F16C.html



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digitalbow
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5x4.5" = 5x114.3mm spacing, so the P/N 530-285-0738C would fit the bolt pattern, but you'll need hub centric rings to fit the larger hub bore of these wheels (vs the 66.1mm Nissan bore), otherwise you'll need to perfectly center them every time you install/remove the wheel.

Further, the wheels are 20x8.5", so you'll need a nicely sized tire to protect the rim unless you want to destroy those rims on a pothole. I recommend 255/35-20 rubber - slightly larger overall diameter than stock, but you won't regret it.

Issues you may come into are if you want to slam the car to the ground (lowering springs) then you might rub with that +33mm offset, but you should not experience that with a stock suspension.

Lastly, those chromies are going to slow your **** down and make your ride look ghetto, but I'll leave it at that and just hope that the technical help I provided aids you in your decision.

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Thanx...is that your car in the pic?

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digitalbow
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YesMy wheels aren't chrome, however - they're forged aluminum with a polished lip. The angle is a bit deceiving.

Here's a side view w/ the stock bumper on:

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Where you get tha grille.

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quick_50 wrote:Where you get tha grille.
It's a DIY - I made it with some stainless steel mid-gauge wire mesh.

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Damn thats what I have been looking for everywhere....I gotta know how to do it.

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what do you think about the rims that i picked out?

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I wrote that in my first response. I don't like them; they're heavy, and they will cheapen the look of your ride. Try to find a picture of them on a 3rd gen Altima before you go out and buy them. You'll at least have a better idea of what to expect.

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your right...well can you give me instructions on how to make that grille...and post a closer pic of it?

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quick_50 wrote:your right...well can you give me instructions on how to make that grille...and post a closer pic of it?
Yes: http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/member ... -mesh.html

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Does the wire mesh naturally shine or do you put anything on it.

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I been lookin all over...where did you get the stainless steel wire mesh?


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