I have been looking for some 18" rims as well, and noticed the oem Maxima SE 2004-2008 with 18 rims.
Any comments on how this would fit/look on an x-trail?
(go ahead... you can be brutally honest )
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I think they will look very nice. Just make sure the offset is the same 40 and the rim width is 7.5 (the factory one is 6.5 width), otherwise they may stick out a bit.
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I like my Murano alloys but I've been disappointed with the ride quality from the tyres that were fitted. I decided I'd like to try a bigger radius as the speedo reading has always been on the side of 'optimism', so I thought it would work out, and also there seemed to be room in there!
I found a set of 4 brand new tyres on ebay, freshly removed from a Cheverolet Captiva that had upgraded to 20" alloys from new. The owner had been given back the originals and was selling them cheaply - I was the only bidder and got 4 brand new Dunlop SP Sport 270's (summer tyres) for less than the retail price for one tyre. I love ebay sometimes!
The size is 235/55R18 and they fill the wheelarches very well, a bit like the pictures of the original X-Trail concept:
Compared with the smaller wheels that ended up on the production model:
I'm pleased with the result. and the ride quality is very nice now. But also worth mentioning is the fact that you probably couldn't go any bigger on the radius. There is still room for the front wheels to steer, but only about half an inch!
I had to upsize the spare wheel, too. I had a 16" steel wheel so I fitted a 215/70R16 tyre to keep the rolling radius the same, and because it's 215 section it goes under the boot floor no problem.
I'll post some better pictures soon. Going on holiday to Germany in a week, so plenty of chances to take some pictures of the beast!
Oh, and I sold the other tyres on (which were slightly past their best, although not worn that much), - so all in all it's been a result. Nice fresh rubber on the car for very little money!
Well I'll find out next week - I'll be packing it to the gills, roofbox on top, trailer and bikes on the rear and the whole family inside! Not too worried tbh.
I finally got my hands on the Maxima SE wheels I was looking for:
Now I'll be looking for rubber...
225/50/18 or
235/50/18
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Nissan "boys" meet at the Julep every first Monday of the month. Next meet is September 1, 2008. I intend to be there and as usual feel a little old . (you can track the montreal meetings at NPClub here: Meetings - Nissan Performance Club)
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Does anyone know the spec's of the 350Z OEM rims? What size tire would I need?
I'm thinking of picking up a set from craigslist here in Vancouver.
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Burnaby, BC
_______________________________________ 2006 XTrail XE AWD 2.5L 5-spd, bone stock,
with aftermarket chips and scrapes from
road trips and my beagles
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I'm looking at getting these 350z rims. What issues would I face with 235/50/18's?
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DC
Burnaby, BC
_______________________________________ 2006 XTrail XE AWD 2.5L 5-spd, bone stock,
with aftermarket chips and scrapes from
road trips and my beagles
more MODs to follow
I'm looking at getting these 350z rims. What issues would I face with 235/50/18's?
Hi,
I do not think you would have any problem with 235/50/18 since this is what I ended up getting. (I love the handling)
I am not sure about the exact specifications for the 350Z 18" wheels but if you look at the design they are very similar to the Maxima SE ones I posted above.
In fact I was discussing a purchase with a vendor for his 350z wheels but it seems they wanted a lot of $ just because of the car they were on... Anyway I got much better luck with the Maxima SE wheels and about half the price
I still did not get pics yet (dirty car) but as soon as I do I'll post.
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. (you can track the montreal meetings at NPClub here: 
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