Hi everybody! I have tried to get an answer as far as installing 17 in wheels on my 2006 Infiniti M45 Sport but have not been able to produce a definite answer despite my web searches. There is a current set of 17 in wheels available to me off a 2003 Infiniti G35 but I am unsure if they will fit. I am trying to stay away from 18 or 19 in tire wheels.
I would greatly appreciate any answers.
Also, I was curious as to what current M45 owners do for their winter setup. I am fully aware of the detriments of RWD in winter but with a right wheel/tire combo I believe it can be overcome.
I also have a 2007 Lexus GS350 and have 18 in rolling stock but I purchased Michelin Primacy MXV4's for it and they do descent.
Thanks ahead of time. Ziggy
Winter Wheels?
Re: Winter Wheels?
Hi and Welcome to the forum
I have recently got my M35x and I am about to do my first winter with it! Ive also made the same decisions as you, and choose to go with 17" for a winter set.
I got mine off a 2004 G sedan If my memory is correct. I am planning to install them on Monday.
I think that you should be alright, but I can only confirm it after installing them.
Just make sure its off a G sedan and not a coupe; if my information was correct, the G coupe is staggered.
As for RWD handling; I'm pretty sure with good winter dedicated tires you should do fine.
I have recently got my M35x and I am about to do my first winter with it! Ive also made the same decisions as you, and choose to go with 17" for a winter set.
I got mine off a 2004 G sedan If my memory is correct. I am planning to install them on Monday.
I think that you should be alright, but I can only confirm it after installing them.
Just make sure its off a G sedan and not a coupe; if my information was correct, the G coupe is staggered.
As for RWD handling; I'm pretty sure with good winter dedicated tires you should do fine.
Re: Winter Wheels?
Well, I am still shopping for my winter setup. The G wheels are still available but I don't want to be holding the bag when they don't fit. Gotta pull the trigger by the end of Saturday though, it's going to get slightly cold an I don't like black ice.
Re: Winter Wheels?
Okay, so according to my convoluted calculations I extrapolated that a 225 55 17 tire will work correctly for my stock size of 245 40 19. Basically, I just ordered tires online for winter; they will be here in 7 to 9 days. I ended up purchasing General Altimax Artic winter tires W/ studs. Now I have to purchase wheels and I'm done.
Thanks for everybody's input.
Thanks for everybody's input.
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Re: Winter Wheels?
Good call on the thinner tires. Where do you live that you can legally use studded tires?
Doesn't your sport come with a BBK or is that the g's only?
Doesn't your sport come with a BBK or is that the g's only?
Re: Winter Wheels?
I live in Spokane WA and studded tires are allowed after the 1st of November. Not to sure on the brakes. In the meanwhile I'll drive my Lexus GS 350 until I get my tires. Yah, as far as tire width I know a larger footprint on ice equals less psi and therefore less friction thus my 225 tire W/ studs. I'm sure the torque is going to be hard to manage when starting to accelerate from a stop up a hill.
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Yup, so now im worries free!
The G sedan rim fits!
The G sedan rim fits!
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Awesome, but I think I'm buying steelies. Not sure though. The tires literally took me about 2 weeks to figure out.