19" vs. 20" wheels

Driftomodachi · 07-17-2013, 12:57 PM

I didn't see a thread like this when I searched so I thought I would inquire.

From what I have read, most people go with 19's because 20 adds unnecessary unsprung mass but 20's fill out the wheel wells nicely so I am debating. Has anyone done a 19/20" stagger? I think Advan Racing GT's would look absolutely sick with that setup.

1st · 07-17-2013, 02:13 PM

Your poll doesn’t have 18’s. 19’s for oem, 20’s look sick but no way due to expensive tires and bigger possibility of denting your rim. 19’s with a drop looks perfect. I’m down for 18’s with a drop and cheaper tires if not riding oem 19’s. I voted 19's

BrandonSS · 07-17-2013, 02:25 PM

Actually... 20" tires are cheaper than 19"s. Compare 275/35/19 to 275/30/20 for example.

red2010z · 07-17-2013, 02:54 PM

All the cool kids have 20's

Waiz · 07-17-2013, 03:03 PM

19's are fine, 20's work depending on the wheel

G37sHKS · 07-17-2013, 03:16 PM

There is a reason why Nissan chose 19" for 370z and 20" for GTR.

SS_Firehawk · 07-17-2013, 03:36 PM

20's don't fill the wheel well any different than 19's unless your running a larger diameter tire.

Wonka2581 · 07-17-2013, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

20's don't fill the wheel well any different than 19's unless your running a larger diameter tire.

^^ yes!

cooltoy · 07-17-2013, 04:13 PM

If the wheel is available in 19 then I'd stay 19, but if it's only available in 20 and you like the wheel, then go 20.

Driftomodachi · 07-17-2013, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

20's don't fill the wheel well any different than 19's unless your running a larger diameter tire.

The diameter doesn't fill the wheel well any more but the face of the wheel does because of the larger diameter. And since 20" tires are cheaper it would both aesthetic and economical. 19" in front will put less stress on the steering system because of the lighter unsprung weight.

SS_Firehawk · 07-17-2013, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driftomodachi

The diameter doesn't fill the wheel well any more but the face of the wheel does because of the larger diameter. And since 20" tires are cheaper it would both aesthetic and economical. 19" in front will put less stress on the steering system because of the lighter unsprung weight.

My personal opinion, 19's are plenty big. 20's will only reduce the performance of a performance car. The ONLY reason to go 20's is for aesthetics if you are into having the thin sidewalls and oversized rims. Having said that, the best performing tire for the Z are 18's, and the 19's are a great compromise between the two. The ONLY 20" rims I thought fit the Z well were the F14's.

kenchan · 07-17-2013, 04:50 PM

i dont like the gaping hole between the rotor and barrel of the 20" wheels.

so if 20's i'd get mesh type (many spokes)... or get even bigger bbk.

Driftomodachi · 07-17-2013, 04:53 PM

Thanks everyone your input helps!

jcosta79 · 07-17-2013, 04:55 PM

I'd rather have a good looking and light 18" wheel.

My 19" Nismo wheels are ridiculously heavy compared to my '03 350Z Track model's 18" wheels.

Driftomodachi · 07-17-2013, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

My personal opinion, 19's are plenty big. 20's will only reduce the performance of a performance car. The ONLY reason to go 20's is for aesthetics if you are into having the thin sidewalls and oversized rims. Having said that, the best performing tire for the Z are 18's, and the 19's are a great compromise between the two. The ONLY 20" rims I thought fit the Z well were the F14's.

Just wondering why 18" tires are better than 19" performance wise?

View Poll Results: 19", 20", or 19/20 stagger
19"	39	68.42%
20"	14	24.56%
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07-17-2013, 12:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Driftomodachi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cerritos, CA Posts: 482 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 13	19" vs. 20" wheels I didn't see a thread like this when I searched so I thought I would inquire. From what I have read, most people go with 19's because 20 adds unnecessary unsprung mass but 20's fill out the wheel wells nicely so I am debating. Has anyone done a 19/20" stagger? I think Advan Racing GT's would look absolutely sick with that setup.

07-17-2013, 02:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
BrandonSS Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Age: 42 Posts: 644 Drives: 2009 370z T/S/techM6 Rep Power: 13	Actually... 20" tires are cheaper than 19"s. Compare 275/35/19 to 275/30/20 for example. DEpointfive0 likes this.

07-17-2013, 02:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
red2010z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Texas/North Carolina Age: 39 Posts: 587 Drives: '10 Red B/S/M Rep Power: 13	All the cool kids have 20's __________________ AGENCY K&N SWIFT CSF EVO-R VOSSEN MICHELIN Z1 JVC ZENCLOSURE JLW3 JVC

07-17-2013, 03:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
G37sHKS A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,183 Drives: 09 G37S Coupe 7AT Rep Power: 20	There is a reason why Nissan chose 19" for 370z and 20" for GTR. __________________ G37 BUILD UNDER CONSTRUCTION

07-17-2013, 02:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Your poll doesn’t have 18’s. 19’s for oem, 20’s look sick but no way due to expensive tires and bigger possibility of denting your rim. 19’s with a drop looks perfect. I’m down for 18’s with a drop and cheaper tires if not riding oem 19’s. I voted 19's

07-17-2013, 03:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	19's are fine, 20's work depending on the wheel

07-17-2013, 03:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	20's don't fill the wheel well any different than 19's unless your running a larger diameter tire. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

07-17-2013, 04:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	If the wheel is available in 19 then I'd stay 19, but if it's only available in 20 and you like the wheel, then go 20.

07-17-2013, 04:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i dont like the gaping hole between the rotor and barrel of the 20" wheels. so if 20's i'd get mesh type (many spokes)... or get even bigger bbk.

07-17-2013, 04:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
Driftomodachi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cerritos, CA Posts: 482 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 13	Thanks everyone your input helps!

07-17-2013, 04:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	I'd rather have a good looking and light 18" wheel. My 19" Nismo wheels are ridiculously heavy compared to my '03 350Z Track model's 18" wheels. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

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