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17 inch Python rims and high performance tires. They stick out about an inch from the wheel well.

I have to track down the invoice to give the exact specs for the tires and rims and will edit the post to include that info.


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"the City Slicker"
...wider tires, 17's and a thumpin' system

Its not even lowered...now I have even less respect for you, as if that was possible.

Why hide your Xterra picture in here? Why not post it in the PICTURES forum for all to see? No wait, Ill do it for you.

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All your trail are belong to us

It's only 1 1/2 inches lower to be exact. I kept telling everyone it wasn't a "rice boy" mobile, but they didn't believe me.

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"the City Slicker"
...wider tires, 17's and a thumpin' system

I wouldn't worry, you're on the way...

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01 SE 6cyl 5spd Solar Yellow

It takes time to fully develop your ride into the rice bowl of your dreams. I am totally f---ing with you Sham, btw, your X doesnt look as ugly as I'd imagined. At least "you aint sittin on D's"


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All your trail are belong to us

It doesn't look bad. I still wouldn't do it but to each his own.

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My wife calls it the "Intrepid Bee", I call it "Tonka".
craigs-tonka@home.com
www.azxterraclub.com

What kind of tires do you have and what's the profile (i.e. 275/55/17R)?

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Paul Crescini
http://www.lil-pino.com/xterra.html

Nitto's Extreme Performance 450's
275/50R/17
V-rating (up to 149mph)
they run around $155/tire

Anything any bigger without a lift would have rubbed the inner wheel well.


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"the City Slicker"
...wider tires, 17's and a thumpin' system

Wow, that's about as useful on an X as parachutes aboard a submarine!

And since you're so into spreading misinformation, I feel the need to correct you on your assertion that those are "racing" tires (though I see you've changed your signature. Wonder why?). First off, there are tires rated at W, Y, and Z--all higher rated than Vs, but that not the sad part. See, if you knew anything about racing, you'd know that real racing tires are not street legal. Therefore, they don't fall under the DOT's rating system at all. V rated "racing" tires is an oxymoron--racing tires are not rated.

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Eric Konarske & Lara, my X
'01 Solar Yellow XE 3 Pk. 4x4

[This message has been edited by ILUVMYX (edited 05-16-2001).]

Good Job ILUVMYX

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"I can make it over any obstacle, I just might not be able to make it to the next one."
www.azxterraclub.com

I just finished answering my ump-teenth e-mail asking questions about my wheels, so I though tI would just copy and paste my most recent reply below.

1) wheel size? 17", American Racing, Painted, Pythons http://www.americanracing.com/ar2000/wheels/details.asp?wheelid=25

2) tire size? Nitto's Extreme Performance 450's 275/50R/17 http://www.nittotire.com/

3) are they wider than the stock rims? yes, almost 2 inches

4) did you have to do anything with your suspension? no

5) does it ride the same? it sits about 1 inch lower (estimate) and is of course a little stiffer.

6) are the wheels still flush with the body or do they stick out too far? the wheels stick out about 1 inch from the already portruding wheel well. You can add spacers if you want it to stick out further.

7) any problems with handling? no problems thus far.

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"the Bump Mobile"
Note: The above post is not intended to offend any men, women, dogs, cats or salamanders. If anyone is offended, you have my sincere apologies and I will gladly delete, amend or restructure the post if asked to do so.

[This message has been edited by Sham365 (edited 06-12-2001).]

i.e. "Are clueless".

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Regards,
Ian

One question, why is everyone at this board so against larger wheels????

Not everyone uses their X to go to the boondocks and climb mountains, i think those rims look really hot and would like to see some more pics!!

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OYE....KIIDDDDAAAHHH!!
2000 Black Beauty XE V6

One question, why is everyone at this board so against larger wheels????

Not everyone uses their X to go to the boondocks and climb mountains, i think those rims look really hot and would like to see some more pics!!

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OYE....KIIDDDDAAAHHH!!
2000 Black Beauty XE V6

well said. what is their business and why should anyone care what other people do to their truck?



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2001 silver 4x4 SE
steinism's x
other vehicles

Becuase as people put larger, wider rims on their SUV (yes, it's an SUV, not a sports car), the manufacturers will offer such useless rims.

Nissan is now putting 17" wheels on ther 2002 Xterra, strictly because the American buying public wants it. Sadly, those of us who do use an SUV as originally intended get a less capable all around vehicle.

If you want sticky-outy wheels and a low rider stance, buy a PT Cruiser, as that is what it was designed for.


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Regards,
Ian

I agree with you somewhat, but remember...This is a public message forum with different types of people from all walks of life. If you post a picture, be ready for negative comments from someone, since not everyone has the same likes and dislikes...



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"I'm known to show emotions easliy. I wear my heart on my sleeve, and my liver on my pants!"