Wheels for GT Spec

Zamir370z · 09-04-2011, 12:20 AM

Hi all, Is there any power lost if I upgrade my wheels from original size 19" to 20"?

Chan Chee Hoe · 09-04-2011, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Zamir370z

Hi all, Is there any power lost if I upgrade my wheels from original size 19" to 20"?

Yes,in a certain way.

christian370z · 09-04-2011, 01:03 AM

Larger wheels will be heavier and have more weight further from the hub, requiring more energy to stop and start due to increased rotational mass. If you aren't into spirited driving, you likely won't notice a difference. However, it is not ideal for performance driving.

In my opinion, 19 inch wheels are the perfect balance between performance and looks for this car.

Zamir370z · 09-04-2011, 01:21 AM

Thank you for your prompt reply and advice. If hapen upgrading to a 8psi boost supercharge would they be any different? Though of installing one in the future 

XwChriswX · 09-04-2011, 02:24 AM

Even if you're looking to add power with boost, again the negative effect might not be extremely noticeable... But then, why add power just to lose some of it again to more rotational mass. It's like trying to do a drag race with your chute already deployed...

If you want more 'go' then stick with 19's or even 18's.

If you want more 'show' then go with what makes you happy.

Zamir370z · 09-04-2011, 04:43 AM

Hey thanks for the advice. Appreciate it a lot! Current setup on may car: hks exhaust system. Hks intake, hks iridium spark plugs and blitz throttle control. Please advise me if possible for the next upgrade. Thanks again!

09-04-2011, 12:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zamir370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Brunei Posts: 24 Drives: Nissan 370Z 2009 (A) Rep Power: 13	Wheels for GT Spec Hi all, Is there any power lost if I upgrade my wheels from original size 19" to 20"?

09-04-2011, 01:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Larger wheels will be heavier and have more weight further from the hub, requiring more energy to stop and start due to increased rotational mass. If you aren't into spirited driving, you likely won't notice a difference. However, it is not ideal for performance driving. In my opinion, 19 inch wheels are the perfect balance between performance and looks for this car. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

09-04-2011, 02:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	Even if you're looking to add power with boost, again the negative effect might not be extremely noticeable... But then, why add power just to lose some of it again to more rotational mass. It's like trying to do a drag race with your chute already deployed... If you want more 'go' then stick with 19's or even 18's. If you want more 'show' then go with what makes you happy. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

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09-04-2011, 01:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zamir370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Brunei Posts: 24 Drives: Nissan 370Z 2009 (A) Rep Power: 13	Thank you for your prompt reply and advice. If hapen upgrading to a 8psi boost supercharge would they be any different? Though of installing one in the future 

09-04-2011, 04:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Zamir370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Brunei Posts: 24 Drives: Nissan 370Z 2009 (A) Rep Power: 13	Hey thanks for the advice. Appreciate it a lot! Current setup on may car: hks exhaust system. Hks intake, hks iridium spark plugs and blitz throttle control. Please advise me if possible for the next upgrade. Thanks again!