Wheel size decisions?

NIZZING · 03-29-2011, 02:12 PM

I have a nismo and am thinking about the ssr sp3s, the only problem is i can not decied if i want to go with 19, or 20 inch wheels. I have coils and am very into the slammed look as well , but also want no issues with driving at high speeds. Opinons and comments please.

Ps. the car will soon be boosted.

SalA · 04-02-2011, 07:53 AM

I am going through the same decision point and would also like some opinions from the group. I am looking at the AM Forged Prime wheels with Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 tires.

The vendor is recommending a 9” wheel with 245/35/20 for the front and 10.5” with 285/30/20 in the rear. I am starting to think that 19” wheels may be a safer choice..but the bottom-line is

In relative terms….How much better would the ride be with 19” wheels be over the 20” .

kenchan · 04-02-2011, 08:10 AM

You're slammed you have drivability issues already on street so keep 19's for some forgiveness from the tires. Basically if you're dodging manhole lids youre setup wrong.

SalA · 04-02-2011, 08:15 AM

The roads in NY / NJ are really bad..This is just a weekend ride for me. The vendor mentioned that I would have about a 3.25" sidewall depth. This is about the size on the OEM 18".

Red__Zed · 04-02-2011, 08:45 AM

It really depends on what you are wanting from the car. If the goal is the slammed look, I'd honestly recommend going with 20's. While a lot of owners will stick with 18's and 19's for various reasons (performance, weight, cost, tire size), the size of the wheel well requires at least a 20" to look properly filled, especially if you're slammed.

03-29-2011, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
NIZZING Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new york Posts: 88 Drives: 09 Red 370 nismo Rep Power: 15	Wheel size decisions? I have a nismo and am thinking about the ssr sp3s, the only problem is i can not decied if i want to go with 19, or 20 inch wheels. I have coils and am very into the slammed look as well , but also want no issues with driving at high speeds. Opinons and comments please. Ps. the car will soon be boosted.

04-02-2011, 07:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
SalA Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milton, GA Posts: 247 Drives: 17 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 15	I am going through the same decision point and would also like some opinions from the group. I am looking at the AM Forged Prime wheels with Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 tires. The vendor is recommending a 9” wheel with 245/35/20 for the front and 10.5” with 285/30/20 in the rear. I am starting to think that 19” wheels may be a safer choice..but the bottom-line is In relative terms….How much better would the ride be with 19” wheels be over the 20” . __________________ 2017 Pearl White GT-R Premium \|Full Bolt-On E85 From Speed by Design\|

04-02-2011, 08:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
SalA Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milton, GA Posts: 247 Drives: 17 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 15	The roads in NY / NJ are really bad..This is just a weekend ride for me. The vendor mentioned that I would have about a 3.25" sidewall depth. This is about the size on the OEM 18". __________________ 2017 Pearl White GT-R Premium \|Full Bolt-On E85 From Speed by Design\|

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04-02-2011, 08:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	You're slammed you have drivability issues already on street so keep 19's for some forgiveness from the tires. Basically if you're dodging manhole lids youre setup wrong.

04-02-2011, 08:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	It really depends on what you are wanting from the car. If the goal is the slammed look, I'd honestly recommend going with 20's. While a lot of owners will stick with 18's and 19's for various reasons (performance, weight, cost, tire size), the size of the wheel well requires at least a 20" to look properly filled, especially if you're slammed.