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#7539 of 8972 sgrd0q by habitat1 Nov 24, 2003 (2:43 am)
I can't comment on the 2001, but in my 1995, a full size spare would fit diameter wise, but it would protrude up above the wheel well by about 1-2". Makes for a bumpy trunk. I looked into it briefly, but got discouraged when I couldn't find a cheap steel wheel that fit (didn't try too hard). Fortunately, in 146k miles of driving, I've only had two flats, both close to home.   I recall seeing somewhere where Canadian laws prohibit mini-spares, so perhaps there is a Nissan full size spare wheel that fits flat in the wheel well. I doubt Nissan would design Canadian trunks differently than US ones.
#7540 of 8972 by sgrd0q Nov 24, 2003 (5:12 am)
habitat1 - yes, thanks for your comments.   I wonder if the Canadian wheel well is designed slightly differently. Has anyone else tried putting a full size spare in their (US) Max?
#7541 of 8972 Canadian spare by pathstar1 Nov 24, 2003 (7:24 am)
I don't know of any Canadian law that prohibits the small "fake" spare. I've had cars with them (Subaru and RX-7). They sell the RX-8 here without a spare.
#7542 of 8972 Canadian spare by gerapau Nov 24, 2003 (7:45 am)
There is no law in Canada against mini-spares but there are more manufacturers who put full size spares in their cars in Canada. I have no idea why. The 2000 Maximas did come with full size spares in Canada except for the SE with 17" wheels which did come with a mini-spare because the 17" wheel would not fit.
#7543 of 8972 sgrd0q by bowke28 Nov 24, 2003 (8:16 am)
the same issue is with the '04 max with the full-spare. it protrudes higher than the rest of the trunk. nissan made the cover for it to contour this, but its still bumpy. no way around it.
#7544 of 8972 snow... by lichtronimo Nov 24, 2003 (8:17 am)
Anyone know how the '04 Maxima SE does in the snow?   We've got 6 inches here in Minneapolis, so its a question on my mind today.   I may venture out over lunch for a test drive before the side roads get too clean.
#7545 of 8972 Assuming... by perna Nov 24, 2003 (9:34 am)
it has the same Potenzas the 03 had, my advice: HANG ON!!   I live in Grand Rapids (MI, not MN), and I actually took delivery of my 03 Max SE this past March in a blizzard. It's slow going to be sure, but I didn't get stuck.   This season I'm going to see how it goes, and maybe swap the Potenzas out next fall if they're too dangerous.
#7546 of 8972 '04 Maximas have.... by lichtronimo Nov 24, 2003 (10:10 am)
Goodyear RS-4s or something like this...
#7547 of 8972 any 03 max? by kyleknicks Dec 03, 2003 (8:30 am)
anyone know if there are any 03max's still in dealer lots?
#7548 of 8972 kyle by ramped1 Dec 03, 2003 (8:39 am)
There was an 03 with 784 miles listed on a website at the Deland, Fla., Nissan dealer recently. Don't know whether it is a demo or what. I think the dealer is asking somewhere around 22K for it. You'll have to check dealer by dealer in your area to find out, but it's pretty unlikely there are new ones remaining. The 04 has been out about eight months now.

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