DejectedNuts

Thanks for the info. Believe it or not, both my 97 maxima and my pathfinder have had corroding aluminum rims. Likely it's not something you have to deal with because you have a warmer climate.

I read somewhere that you can use Xterra wheels. Is that true? Is so, what dimensions are they? I am having trouble with bead leaks and I'm wanting to change my wheels and go bigger as well. Also I'm having trouble sourcing steel wheels with a 3.75" backspace. So I'm thinking of trying a wrecker and maybe I'll find some good used wheels.

I hope for your sake you soldered it and used heat shrink tubing instead of wire nuts! I had a 1997 Maxima with that knock sensor trouble code. My fix was to let the CEL burn out lol. I sold it to my parents at 330,000kms and they gave it away but last I checked it had exceeded 400,000kms (250,000 miles). As I understand it, the knock sensor is only necessary if you get bad fuel. However, it does suck not to have a working CEL so I understand why you would change it.

THanks for the response. I located a dealer 2.5hrs away and called them. They figure the 51 Series would be the least expensive however the backspace on those is 4.25". See link below. http://www.procompusa.com/wheels-product-details.aspx?pt=101508&lc=PCW&pqq=2336-1558-1551&pqa=13689-8275-8057 Can you find a 16x8 that would fit with a 3.75" backspace? Why is this so hard? I can't be the first guy in my area that wants steel wheels for my rig...

Hello everyone, This is my first post. Sorry if it's been covered already but searching the Forum has been tedious. My stock aluminum wheels (16x7 I believe) have had bead seal leaks 5 or 6 times over the last 3 years and I'm over it. Aluminum just doesn't seem to like the salt we put on our roads in the winter. So I would like to go with some quatlity powder coated steel wheels. I really like the look of the Daytona wheels and a.) I'm looking for a good deal (on a budget in Canada). b.) Need to make sure the backspace & offset will work. The following link has the wheel specs although this isn't the same "brand" as where I would be sourcing the wheels from. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0149/1845/files/84_black_daytona.pdf?897523922596176642 16x8 6x5.5 with a 5" backspace and a +13mm offset (model # 84-­‐7860PL) $130/ea. The other option is to go with the 16x7 6x5.5 with a 4" backspace and a 0mm offset (model # 84-­‐7760L) $125/ea. The suppliers spec says they should be between 15-24mm offset but I believe that is only to remain inside the wheel wells. So a 0mm offset would have my tires stick out 15mm which isn't a bad thing if it doesn't affect the wheel bearings. I have read a few post that say the stock backspace is 4"(?) and most people tend to go with a 16x8 with 3.75" backspace so that they can fit taller tires...(where are they getting these?). If I'm correct, a 5" backspace will dramatically reduce the size of tire I can fit as it will bring the inside of the tire in towards my strut. Also, I'd rather not go with wheel spacers. So at the end of the day should I just stick with the 7" wide wheel? It limits me to arould 265 and under which isn't such a bad thing as I'd rather go taller than wider anyway. Currently I run 245 70R16 (29.5") Cooper Discoverer AT3 which have lasted me 3 years , I would like to go with 245 75R16 (30.5") as they are more common and therefore less expensive. Down the road I have dreams of getting Old Man Emu coils to get some lift. Thanks in advance for any good advice. Please keep in mind I'm a poor Western Canadian boy and can't get stuff shipped for $.99 like you lucky Americans.