Question for those who went from 18" to 19"...

blueranger · 11-05-2012, 09:57 PM

I wanted to know from those of you that made the switch from stock 18" wheels to 19" if you noticed a performance drop?

I know the 19" wheel fits and looks better but personal experience in my previous sports car (02 996TT) which came with stock 18" wheels was not great. After one year of ownership (996tt) I decided to upgrade my wheels to 19" and immediately noticed a drop in performance at all speeds and gears. It got so annoying I sold them 6 months later and purchased some nice 18" aftermarket wheels.

Keep in mind my car was pushing 500hp with my small upgrades (chip & exhaust) and I still was not happy with the performance drop when I switched the wheels.

Let me know your thoughts.

Shotta · 11-06-2012, 06:59 PM

Im curious as well but I think we all know the answer will be yes in every case. The stock 18's are very light wheels.

blueranger · 11-06-2012, 10:05 PM

Come on guys... Let's here some feedback

How about just reply:

Agree = Yes.. When I made the change I felt the performance drop.

Nah = Not really... When I made the change did not feel a big difference.

So how about that... just say "Agree" or "Nah".

Your feedback counts

Z370Z011 · 11-06-2012, 10:32 PM

Id like to know as well.
I bought my car with 14k on it and it already had 19"s so i wouldn't really know..

vwguy · 11-07-2012, 08:02 AM

I am more interested in what "small mods" made 500 hp.

enkei2k · 11-07-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by vwguy

I am more interested in what "small mods" made 500 hp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueranger

I know the 19" wheel fits and looks better but personal experience in my previous sports car (02 996TT) which came with stock 18" wheels was not great. After one year of ownership (996tt) I decided to upgrade my wheels to 19" and immediately noticed a drop in performance at all speeds and gears. It got so annoying I sold them 6 months later and purchased some nice 18" aftermarket wheels.

Keep in mind my car was pushing 500hp with my small upgrades (chip & exhaust)

Bolded for you. He was referring to his previous car that the mods gave him 500 hp.

VDC_OFF · 11-07-2012, 10:09 AM

both of the rims weigh about the same at 23lbs. Difference is you are getting a 275 with the 19's vs a 245 with the 18's so you should have more traction on turns and on go. I think overall weight might be a little heavier with tires but i dont think it will be much. I went from 20" advans that weighed 23 lbs with 285's down to stock 18's and notice its easier to spin the tires of course which is fun for me. But turns and traction have gone down significantly. Acceleration feel the same, maybe a tad bit quicker hard to tell.

blueranger · 11-08-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

both of the rims weigh about the same at 23lbs. Difference is you are getting a 275 with the 19's vs a 245 with the 18's so you should have more traction on turns and on go. I think overall weight might be a little heavier with tires but i dont think it will be much. I went from 20" advans that weighed 23 lbs with 285's down to stock 18's and notice its easier to spin the tires of course which is fun for me. But turns and traction have gone down significantly. Acceleration feel the same, maybe a tad bit quicker hard to tell.

Thank you... That is the type of feedback I was looking for....

Come on gents how about some more

babbagandu · 11-09-2012, 07:02 AM

You wont notice a performance drop as long as you buy quality wheels that don't weigh a ton. No offense but 18's look like **** on the 370, especially the stock ones. Get it done already u won't regret it....

rebe945 · 11-09-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by babbagandu

You wont notice a performance drop as long as you buy quality wheels that don't weigh a ton. No offense but 18's look like **** on the 370, especially the stock ones. Get it done already u won't regret it....

Primary for me was looks. Just shop for lighter ones such as Forgestar or Enkie

VDC_OFF · 11-09-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by babbagandu

You wont notice a performance drop as long as you buy quality wheels that don't weigh a ton. No offense but 18's look like **** on the 370, especially the stock ones. Get it done already u won't regret it....

I actually like them especially if the car is dropped, they dont look so small then. Only thing is I hate how sunk in they are so I want to buy more and run rears up front with spacers in the back. 20's were too big for my taste. I think 19's are a perfect size but tires are way cheaper in 18's.

11-05-2012, 09:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
blueranger Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 577 Drives: 2010 Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 306	Question for those who went from 18" to 19"... I wanted to know from those of you that made the switch from stock 18" wheels to 19" if you noticed a performance drop? I know the 19" wheel fits and looks better but personal experience in my previous sports car (02 996TT) which came with stock 18" wheels was not great. After one year of ownership (996tt) I decided to upgrade my wheels to 19" and immediately noticed a drop in performance at all speeds and gears. It got so annoying I sold them 6 months later and purchased some nice 18" aftermarket wheels. Keep in mind my car was pushing 500hp with my small upgrades (chip & exhaust) and I still was not happy with the performance drop when I switched the wheels. Let me know your thoughts.

11-06-2012, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Shotta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Niagara Posts: 316 Drives: 2010 370z black M6 Rep Power: 13	Im curious as well but I think we all know the answer will be yes in every case. The stock 18's are very light wheels. __________________ 6MT - designed for perfectionists 7AT - designed for enthusiasts

11-07-2012, 10:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 44 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	both of the rims weigh about the same at 23lbs. Difference is you are getting a 275 with the 19's vs a 245 with the 18's so you should have more traction on turns and on go. I think overall weight might be a little heavier with tires but i dont think it will be much. I went from 20" advans that weighed 23 lbs with 285's down to stock 18's and notice its easier to spin the tires of course which is fun for me. But turns and traction have gone down significantly. Acceleration feel the same, maybe a tad bit quicker hard to tell. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

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11-06-2012, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
blueranger Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 577 Drives: 2010 Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 306	Come on guys... Let's here some feedback How about just reply: Agree = Yes.. When I made the change I felt the performance drop. Nah = Not really... When I made the change did not feel a big difference. So how about that... just say "Agree" or "Nah". Your feedback counts

11-06-2012, 10:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 14	Id like to know as well. I bought my car with 14k on it and it already had 19"s so i wouldn't really know..

11-07-2012, 08:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
vwguy Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: springfield Mo Posts: 2 Drives: 2011 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 12	I am more interested in what "small mods" made 500 hp.

11-09-2012, 07:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
babbagandu Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 349 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 14	You wont notice a performance drop as long as you buy quality wheels that don't weigh a ton. No offense but 18's look like **** on the 370, especially the stock ones. Get it done already u won't regret it....