Show your wheels

TjC · Apr 7th, 2008, 08:55 PM

summer is just around the corner and its that time of season to put those summer rims on. im currently on the market for sum after market wheels

and i wanted to get an idea of what the XT would look like with some wheels

so if u could post what u got

im lookin for 18s or 20s what do u guys think?
but im not quit sure what color wheel
what style?
and size

so yeah a little help

Rockford · Apr 8th, 2008, 04:43 AM

I think 18s might be too big in terms of "look" for an X-Trail and I know 20s would be...for my tastes at least. You'd have to go with a pretty low profile tire with 18's and an extremely low profile tire with 20's to get near the same overall diameter as stock and you do want to do that... +/- 5% at most.
Just Google "tire calculator" to find a tool that will do the math for you.
I think 17's look best but I have 16's (OEM in '05). Wheel colour depends largly on the colour of your vehicle. Ultimately the decision is yours and what you like is what matters most.

aussietrail · Apr 8th, 2008, 06:36 AM

Well my exy originally came with 15" alloys, from there I upgraded to the factory 16" (as it was easier to find tyres in 16" compared to 15") and from there I decided to go with the Murano 18" alloys and then 19"

Through all these changes the best upgrade to larger rims was indeed the Murano 18" alloys and I decided to go back to driving around with them (tyre size 245/45R18) and kept the 16" (tyre size 235/60R16) for off-roading.

The largest I would go with the exy is 18", as the 19" have less rubber and while the driving comfort was still OK, the alloys were pretty sensitive to road bumps and got damaged after I hit a brick on the highway. The 18" have more rubber on them, so they're better in this regard and I think they suit the shape of the exy perfectly (not too large and not too skinny)

I wouldn't go to 20" at all, as there is almost no rubber there at all.

You have to be very careful choosing aftermarket alloys for your exy, as most of the larger rims are NOT 4WD rated, meaning they're not designed to take the weight of a 4WD vehicle.

Rockford · Apr 8th, 2008, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by aussietrail

You have to be very careful choosing aftermarket alloys for your exy, as most of the larger rims are NOT 4WD rated, meaning they're not designed to take the weight of a 4WD vehicle.

On the other hand as far as 4WD vehicles go the X-Trail is probably on the lighter end of the spectrum. 18" wheels were never intended for something like an X-Trail. If there's an 18" wheel out there that can't take the weight of an X-Trail I'd be surprised. Generally speaking they should be able to take the weight since again, generally speaking they would be found on larger vehicles.

One thing not mentioned yet is offset. Again, you want to stay as close to stock as you can.

aussietrail · Apr 8th, 2008, 07:20 PM

That is why I chose the Nissan Murano 18" alloys

1. Exactly the same offset as the xtrail.
2. 4WD rated having come from a 4WD vehicle.
3. Fit the xtrail perfectly in terms of stud and bolt pattern.
4. Plenty of rubber ensuring the rolling diameter is exactly the same when compared to the factory 16" alloys and tyres.
5. Rim width increase of 1 inch (7.5") compared to (6.5") for the factory alloys, which is within the legal limitation of only being able to go one inch wider in terms of rim width (this is a legal requirement/limitation set by the Australian road traffic authority and you will need to check your country's regulations in this regard)

ERBell · Apr 8th, 2008, 09:48 PM

Did you use the stock Murano tires on the wheels or is the aspect ratio too tall?

Manuelgamex · Apr 8th, 2008, 11:45 PM

Which brand/model tires on your murano 18's, Jalal?

Regards down there.

aussietrail · Apr 9th, 2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ERBell

Did you use the stock Murano tires on the wheels or is the aspect ratio too tall?

Nope, the stock Murano tyres are too large for the exy and will throw the speedo out. I am using Yokohama AVS550 Performance tyres 245/45R18 with a load and speed rating of 100W.

These tyres are excllent in the wet and super quiet on the road.

ERBell · Apr 10th, 2008, 02:26 AM

Thanks, the reason I'm asking is my cousin bought a Murano and is putting different wheels on it. I am going to try convince him he does not need them, and he should sell them to me cheap.

aussietrail · Apr 10th, 2008, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ERBell

Thanks, the reason I'm asking is my cousin bought a Murano and is putting different wheels on it. I am going to try convince him he does not need them, and he should sell them to me cheap.

Good strategy and you won't be disappointed with them at all. They're tough as a rock these Genuine Nissan alloys.

ERBell · Apr 15th, 2008, 06:38 PM

How do you like the 235 60R 16 on the xtrail? I am looking for something that looks a little more beefy. I need to replace my tires soon and I have held off for too long. I plan to use tire rack for my purchase.

aussietrail · Apr 15th, 2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ERBell

How do you like the 235 60R 16 on the xtrail? I am looking for something that looks a little more beefy. I need to replace my tires soon and I have held off for too long. I plan to use tire rack for my purchase.

They're excellent in this size and will improve you handling and at the same time will not impact on your speedo as the rolling diameter will remain the same.