How does your Z ride on 20's??

Stockgtr · 06-18-2009, 02:20 AM

Hey Guy's.
I'm thinking I might start looking at 20's instead of 19's. Here in Australia we only get the 18's.
Before I start looking for the 20's, I just wanted to hear some feedback as to how the 20's ride?
Real bumpy? Crashy ride? Smooth? No real differance to 19's?
Also how do they look if you don't lower ride height?

I look forward to your feedback.
Thanks

Z34Luv · 06-18-2009, 02:58 AM

Also curious for all those that are on 20's. How's the ride compared to the stock 19's? Notice any difference?

jmlenz · 06-23-2009, 12:31 AM

Its not so much the diameter of the wheel but more the profile/makeup of the tire that determines ride quality/harshness. You can 17" wheels that ride worse than 20" wheels if the profile is more agressive.

If you want a very similar ride to stock then get 20" wheels with tires in the same brand and profile as stock.

Caravanshaka · 06-23-2009, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmlenz

If you want a very similar ride to stock then get 20" wheels with tires in the same brand and profile as stock.

You can't get 20's with the same profile tires as stock and keep your tire diameter close to stock. If you run 275/35/20 in the back you are going to throw off your speedometer and your TCS/VDC which is only going to cause problems.

FuszNissan · 06-23-2009, 10:09 AM

Love em. No difference. I can't tell from the 19's. But I left my tires to match the stock set up. Rides smooth, no tires noise either.

Phimosis · 06-23-2009, 12:57 PM

One thing to consider is whether you want a pimped out ride, or a performance ride. 20" wheels willbe heavier and have a higher moment of inertia, decreasing your acceleration. It will also increase your overall unsprung weight and the extremely short sidewalls have so little compliance that on big bumps, the sidewall can't compress enough and when the tire comes off of the bump, you get a momentary reduction in traction. This causes you car to feel unsettled on midcorner bumps, causing you to run wide in corners and increase lap times.

bigaudiofanat · 06-23-2009, 02:14 PM

Some chip foose wheels would look sick on a 370Z.
Which makes me think what would he do if he was given a 370Z? Hmmmm

The_Zed_car · 06-24-2009, 01:07 PM

Any 20 inch works or ssrs would look good on the Z.

Dee@Amplified · 06-27-2009, 03:35 AM

Its comfortable if you want it to be, its all in tire size and tire choice, naturally the higher more sticky tires will have alot harder side walls, or if you end up stretching your tires.

black09Z · 06-27-2009, 08:10 PM

VERY NICELY. kinda noisy though

06-18-2009, 02:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Stockgtr Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 9 Drives: GTR R33 Landcruiser Rep Power: 15	How does your Z ride on 20's?? Hey Guy's. I'm thinking I might start looking at 20's instead of 19's. Here in Australia we only get the 18's. Before I start looking for the 20's, I just wanted to hear some feedback as to how the 20's ride? Real bumpy? Crashy ride? Smooth? No real differance to 19's? Also how do they look if you don't lower ride height? I look forward to your feedback. Thanks

06-23-2009, 10:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	Love em. No difference. I can't tell from the 19's. But I left my tires to match the stock set up. Rides smooth, no tires noise either. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012 Last edited by FuszNissan; 06-23-2009 at 02:16 PM.

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Z34Luv Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 3 Drives: 93 Honda Civic Rep Power: 16	Also curious for all those that are on 20's. How's the ride compared to the stock 19's? Notice any difference?

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jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 642	Its not so much the diameter of the wheel but more the profile/makeup of the tire that determines ride quality/harshness. You can 17" wheels that ride worse than 20" wheels if the profile is more agressive. If you want a very similar ride to stock then get 20" wheels with tires in the same brand and profile as stock.

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Phimosis Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oildale, CA Posts: 412 Drives: 2013 911 4S Rep Power: 415	One thing to consider is whether you want a pimped out ride, or a performance ride. 20" wheels willbe heavier and have a higher moment of inertia, decreasing your acceleration. It will also increase your overall unsprung weight and the extremely short sidewalls have so little compliance that on big bumps, the sidewall can't compress enough and when the tire comes off of the bump, you get a momentary reduction in traction. This causes you car to feel unsettled on midcorner bumps, causing you to run wide in corners and increase lap times.

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bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Some chip foose wheels would look sick on a 370Z. Which makes me think what would he do if he was given a 370Z? Hmmmm

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The_Zed_car Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California Posts: 80 Drives: None Rep Power: 291	Any 20 inch works or ssrs would look good on the Z.

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Dee@Amplified Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 118 Drives: MB Base 6MT w/Sport Rep Power: 0	Its comfortable if you want it to be, its all in tire size and tire choice, naturally the higher more sticky tires will have alot harder side walls, or if you end up stretching your tires.

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black09Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: killeen tx Posts: 202 Drives: black 09 370Z 6spd Rep Power: 16	VERY NICELY. kinda noisy though