wheels question

scope22 · 02-26-2015, 01:32 PM

how come i never see anyone do larger wheels on back and smaller on front, ie 20s on back and 19s on front or something like that...i think on a Z that would look great.

kenchan · 02-26-2015, 01:33 PM

i never see your post cause you on iggylist.

DjSquall · 02-27-2015, 07:52 AM

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edub370 · 02-27-2015, 08:38 AM

most people want a meatier tire on the rear. having less rubber on the back can look odd

VanCity370Z · 02-27-2015, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by scope22

how come i never see anyone do larger wheels on back and smaller on front, ie 20s on back and 19s on front or something like that...i think on a Z that would look great.

Yes! It did look great on the 350z 06+ with the optional Rays Track V2 rims and on the 2007+ Nismo's (18" front, 19" rear):

Track 18/19" v.2
18/19-inch Track and GT wheels V2

2006+ & 2007 Nismo
Super-light Forged Aluminum Alloy
Front
Size: 18x9.0
Offset: +30mm
Weight: 21 lbs 4 oz
Tire: Bridgestone RE050A 245/40/18

Rear
Size: 19x10.0
Offset: +30mm
Weight: 29 lbs 8 oz
Tire: Bridgestone RE050A 265/35/19
__________________________________________________ ___________

Shotta · 02-27-2015, 01:04 PM

Damn that was a heavy rear wheel on the 350. With the 370z you would still have to keep the overall diameter the same for the electronics to play nice. I don't understand the point of going smaller only in the front other then to reduce unsprung weight such as for drag cars.

brancky3 · 02-27-2015, 03:14 PM

Almost 30 lbs!?!? You'd be crazy to want that setup

scope22 · 02-27-2015, 03:20 PM

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Damn that was a heavy rear wheel on the 350. With the 370z you would still have to keep the overall diameter the same for the electronics to play nice. I don't understand the point of going smaller only in the front other then to reduce unsprung weight such as for drag cars.

just for the looks, i think 19s are perfect for front but too small for back. What electronics issue could you have?

kenchan · 02-27-2015, 04:10 PM

VDC maybe?

oh wait..

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Shotta · 02-27-2015, 05:07 PM

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just for the looks, i think 19s are perfect for front but too small for back. What electronics issue could you have?

Yes VDC as was mentioned. 18" look great all round on the 370z to me and this coming from a guy that had 22's on a car at one point (wtf, was I thinking).

Drakonis GTR · 03-01-2015, 10:08 AM

Sometimes it messes with the speedometer and fuel economy gauges as well, but that may not be much of a concern.

And for Shotta, were they spinners?

EndyKwon · 03-01-2015, 01:12 PM

I feel you man, I've been in a personal crisis with wheel sizes on my Z. Running on 20s are brutal, yet at the same time, they fill up the wheel well almost too perfectly. Running on 18s on the other hand.. It just seems 'off'

Read T · 03-01-2015, 01:31 PM

I know some cars electronic control will freak out if the front and rear wheels are spinning at different speeds such as on a dyno. Might be an issue with different sized wheels. But if you think it looks good do it and post some pictures!

Shotta · 03-01-2015, 05:07 PM

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And for Shotta, were they spinners?

No but they were chrome! I put them on my 300c srt8 but took them off after 3 months because they were killing the performance big time. I don't know how heavy they were but mounting them was a back breaking experience.

When I went back to the factory srt8 wheels it felt like I added a supercharger due to the weight loss.

02-26-2015, 01:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
scope22 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 1,179 Drives: wife crazy Rep Power: 55	wheels question how come i never see anyone do larger wheels on back and smaller on front, ie 20s on back and 19s on front or something like that...i think on a Z that would look great.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i never see your post cause you on iggylist. kidkotic2001, ZMan8 and scope22 like this.

02-27-2015, 08:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 19	most people want a meatier tire on the rear. having less rubber on the back can look odd __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

02-27-2015, 01:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shotta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Niagara Posts: 316 Drives: 2010 370z black M6 Rep Power: 13	Damn that was a heavy rear wheel on the 350. With the 370z you would still have to keep the overall diameter the same for the electronics to play nice. I don't understand the point of going smaller only in the front other then to reduce unsprung weight such as for drag cars. __________________ 6MT - designed for perfectionists 7AT - designed for enthusiasts

02-27-2015, 03:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
brancky3 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Greer, SC Age: 36 Posts: 754 Drives: 14 370Z Gun Metallic Rep Power: 15	Almost 30 lbs!?!? You'd be crazy to want that setup __________________ 2014 Nissan 370z Gun Metallic 6-spd Test Pipes \| Nismo CBE \| Stillen Gen3 \| Swift springs \| Advanation Sway Bars \| RJM Clutch \| GTR DBA Premium Wheels

02-27-2015, 04:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	VDC maybe? oh wait.. This post is hidden because the kenchan is on your Ignore List DjSquall likes this.

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Drakonis GTR Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 154 Drives: 09' 370Z B/S Rd M6 Rep Power: 12	Sometimes it messes with the speedometer and fuel economy gauges as well, but that may not be much of a concern. And for Shotta, were they spinners? __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Base w/ Sport Package F.I . LTHs with Non-Resonated Cat-back exhaust (C.F.) / Stillen Gen3 CAI / Up-Rev Tune

03-01-2015, 01:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
EndyKwon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 422 Drives: '11 BSilver Base 7AT Rep Power: 13	I feel you man, I've been in a personal crisis with wheel sizes on my Z. Running on 20s are brutal, yet at the same time, they fill up the wheel well almost too perfectly. Running on 18s on the other hand.. It just seems 'off'

03-01-2015, 01:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 17	I know some cars electronic control will freak out if the front and rear wheels are spinning at different speeds such as on a dyno. Might be an issue with different sized wheels. But if you think it looks good do it and post some pictures! __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

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