Will 20's turn my car into a pig?

LunaZ

I know that by going up to a larger diameter, wider wheel, I will be increasing rotational mass and unsprung weight, all around... that's the obvious answer.

The question is, will it turn my car into a poor handling, slow accelerating pig that I won't enjoy driving on my favorite mountain roads?
To be specific, I don't need to worry about how slow my lap times would be at the track with a 20" wheel setup. My 370Z is strictly a road car.
I'm thinking that the 370Z has adequate enough power that I won't feel the weight during acceleration, but I'm wondering how the suspension will do with the extra weight.

I'm considering a set of Venaci Spirits like kevr6 has on his car as well as some of the the other wheels forum members are trying to unload.

Serious input that doesn't debate the merits of Miata doors appreciated.

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FuszNissan

They will certainly add weight

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Chan Chee Hoe

Agreed,that is why 370z with 18 inches rims[Based model] is faster[in 0-60 mph] test than those with 19 inches rims[Sport model].

m4a1mustang

And most people tracking their cars look to find a good set of 18" wheels.

I think 20" are huge on this car... why not just get the 19" Spirits?

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your wheel bearings might die earlier

LunaZ

I'm considering 20" wheels because those are what are being offered for sale by members on the forum looking to unload their stuff. If I can get a deal and help out someone here...

Despite my post being pretty specific about my car being a street driven car, I knew I'd get answers about track performance.
Thanks?

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m4a1mustang

I was just bringing up the 18"ers in relation to ultimate performance.

You will likely be fine with 20" wheels and you'll be able to have just as much as fun as you do now, but keep in mind that your ride will be harder and you will lose a bit of performance, but it won't kill you.

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