19's or 20's

dainedazz · 09-25-2009, 12:13 PM

Hey guys, I'm currently saving up to get new kicks for my Z. Hopefully by late December - January i'd have them

okay so check this, i'm gonna be running the Fast Intentions TDX CBE and i know that the mufflers sit a little close to the ground. I'm also gonna have the BOMEX front lip which ofcourse would make the car lower atleast for the front. I've been looking at sideview pics of my car (stock height) and the GAPS from the fenders (both rear & front) to the wheels are really a turn off. i WOULD lower the car but i dont wanna risk damaging my cbe which i dearly love lol. ofcourse i dont wanna mess up the BOMEX front lip as well!

I originally was gonna go with 19's but would u guys consider 20's for me?
Like I said i wanna close the gaps on the fenders but i dont want the car sitting too low that i'll damage my front lip & cbe cuz of speedbumps or potholes (i live in NJ/NY area & lotsa pot holes & f*cked up road)

I too will be running my car @ the 1/4 mile and i know that wheel size make a difference. Will choosing 20's hurt my time vs. going with 19's?
i really wanna hit atleast mid-high 12's when i have my bolt on set up complete. so yeah, will choosing 20's hurt my time vs. going with 19's?

will be waiting for responses..

CrownR426 · 09-25-2009, 01:34 PM

You already know bro, 19's!

nogoodname · 09-25-2009, 01:35 PM

twandy's man... go big or go home

LOU@AMPLIFIED · 09-25-2009, 01:55 PM

With the VS XX design, 20's will look better, the 19's will look too small. You can use 20's and still get really close or the same over all diameter as the sport wheels so it won't affect perfomance. Just my 2 cents PARE

JoeD · 09-25-2009, 02:04 PM

I would say it depends a lot on the wheel and the look you're going for. Lou hit it on the head...with those beautiful VS XXs, go 20".

sideburnZ · 09-25-2009, 03:39 PM

it doesnt matter 19 or 20's with the work vsxx, those rims are heavy, but looks wise, its very nice and "pogi" hehe. if you're really looking more on performance i suggest you get the lighter VR G2's in 20's or any 1pc forged rims. VSXX was also my first choice, but i opted for the VR G2's instead for the weight savings. or when you track or drag your car, just put on your stock rims if you really want the VSXX...anyway goodluck on your purchase and project pare

cincySE_Ryan · 09-25-2009, 04:08 PM

get a set of ET streets for the track, because havings 20's wont help you get your goal.

the wheels are gorgeous tho

dainedazz · 09-26-2009, 02:48 AM

thanks for all the feedback fellahs. once the day gets closer to getting my rims, im gonna make my final decision! for now though, im thinking about eibach springs n slightly drop it with 19s. but i wanna see the rims in person and see if i'll be satisfied with 19s or 20s! if i go with 20s i'll see if i can come close or
match the diameter to the stock wheels. no other rims is a choice for me. these are my dream rims and im surely getting them for
my
dream car

i guess i can always switch back to stock rims whenever i hit the 1/4 mile. thanks again everyone!

btw, shout out to all my filipino broskis!

JoeD · 09-26-2009, 04:36 AM

Always glad to give feedback.

Shout out to all my white brothas and sistas. Represent!

dainedazz · 09-26-2009, 07:40 AM

I love these rims i remember seeing them in person for the first time @ HIN E-TOWN, NJ last May! i was like wow, i NEED these!

this is the pic i took:

and this is me with my wife:

best believe i was

after that pic LOL!

Zerafian · 09-27-2009, 02:57 PM

For the VsXX's go with 19x 10 up front and 20x 11 in the back

edit: just read you want to track and drag it...go with a light weight set of 18's

dainedazz · 09-27-2009, 08:04 PM

i always wondered how the car would look with bigger rims in the back.
like Zerafian said, any thoughts on the 19's front & 20's on the back?

and as far as dragging, i'll just switch back to stock rims whenever i run it.
so basically now i just want a sexy set up for looks

Minicobra1 · 09-28-2009, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dainedazz

i'll damage my front lip & cbe cuz of speedbumps or potholes (i live in NJ/NY area & lotsa pot holes & f*cked up road)

I'd be more worried about damaging your rims with the 20 or 25 profile tires that you will have to run on the back. If the roads are f'd up, for sure go with the 19's and ad a little side wall to the tire. Also, if you plan on dragging the car. A 305/30/19 is slightly smaller in overall diameter then the stock 275/35/19, This will effectively give you a slightly lower gear ratio giving you better acceleration and a wider footprint. And they are lighter, reducing rotational mass, again increasing performance. So there you have it, 3 reasons to go with the 19's if your looking for performance advantage. I think the only advantage the 20's will have would be for looks.

1slow370 · 09-28-2009, 03:47 AM

If your tracking it get 20's plain and simple.

Because youre going to want to buy a set of 17" steelie rears with some M/T ET street DRAGS for 300 bux anyway.

Trips · 09-28-2009, 04:40 AM

20's are nice but risky, when you run into the pothole from hell that flats your tire and bends your rim.

View Poll Results: after reading my 1st post, let me know if you'd go with 19's or 20 inch rims
19's	41	53.95%
20's	35	46.05%
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09-25-2009, 12:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
dainedazz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY, NJ, Philippines Posts: 1,325 Drives: 09' SR 6MT Z34 Rep Power: 293	19's or 20's Hey guys, I'm currently saving up to get new kicks for my Z. Hopefully by late December - January i'd have them okay so check this, i'm gonna be running the Fast Intentions TDX CBE and i know that the mufflers sit a little close to the ground. I'm also gonna have the BOMEX front lip which ofcourse would make the car lower atleast for the front. I've been looking at sideview pics of my car (stock height) and the GAPS from the fenders (both rear & front) to the wheels are really a turn off. i WOULD lower the car but i dont wanna risk damaging my cbe which i dearly love lol. ofcourse i dont wanna mess up the BOMEX front lip as well! I originally was gonna go with 19's but would u guys consider 20's for me? Like I said i wanna close the gaps on the fenders but i dont want the car sitting too low that i'll damage my front lip & cbe cuz of speedbumps or potholes (i live in NJ/NY area & lotsa pot holes & fcked up road) I too will be running my car @ the 1/4 mile and i know that wheel size make a difference. Will choosing 20's hurt my time vs. going with 19's? i really wanna hit atleast mid-high 12's when i have my bolt on set up complete. so yeah, will choosing 20's hurt my time vs. going with 19's? will be waiting for responses.. __________________ DaineZ'* Rosalena \| Kenwood \| Pioneer \| 3M \| 180 Custom \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Setrab \| Eibach \| Varis \| UpRev \| TEIN \| UAM \| Amuse \| Bride \| Southbend \| WORK \| TWM \| BFGoodrich \| Robispec \| TAKATA \| GTSPEC \| *Instagram* @johndainez Last edited by dainedazz; 09-25-2009 at 12:19 PM.

09-25-2009, 01:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	You already know bro, 19's! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

09-25-2009, 03:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
sideburnZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: philippines Posts: 25 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PG AT Rep Power: 16	it doesnt matter 19 or 20's with the work vsxx, those rims are heavy, but looks wise, its very nice and "pogi" hehe. if you're really looking more on performance i suggest you get the lighter VR G2's in 20's or any 1pc forged rims. VSXX was also my first choice, but i opted for the VR G2's instead for the weight savings. or when you track or drag your car, just put on your stock rims if you really want the VSXX...anyway goodluck on your purchase and project pare __________________ mine's carbon chin // varis carbon wing // seibon carbon hood// VR G2 hyper silver 20x9 front / 20x11 rear// HKS Legamax // HKS super suction // HKS engine oil cooler // HKS tranny oil cooler // RSR springs // rear foglight // carbon fiber pillars //

09-26-2009, 02:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
dainedazz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY, NJ, Philippines Posts: 1,325 Drives: 09' SR 6MT Z34 Rep Power: 293	thanks for all the feedback fellahs. once the day gets closer to getting my rims, im gonna make my final decision! for now though, im thinking about eibach springs n slightly drop it with 19s. but i wanna see the rims in person and see if i'll be satisfied with 19s or 20s! if i go with 20s i'll see if i can come close or match the diameter to the stock wheels. no other rims is a choice for me. these are my dream rims and im surely getting them for my dream car i guess i can always switch back to stock rims whenever i hit the 1/4 mile. thanks again everyone! btw, shout out to all my filipino broskis! __________________ DaineZ' Rosalena \| Kenwood \| Pioneer \| 3M \| 180 Custom \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Setrab \| Eibach \| Varis \| UpRev \| TEIN \| UAM \| Amuse \| Bride \| Southbend \| WORK \| TWM \| BFGoodrich \| Robispec \| TAKATA \| GTSPEC \| *Instagram* @johndainez Last edited by dainedazz; 09-26-2009 at 02:52 AM.

09-25-2009, 01:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	twandy's man... go big or go home

09-25-2009, 01:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
LOU@AMPLIFIED Vendorship temporary revoked due to payment issue Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 982 Drives: 08 g37/09 370z Rep Power: 0	With the VS XX design, 20's will look better, the 19's will look too small. You can use 20's and still get really close or the same over all diameter as the sport wheels so it won't affect perfomance. Just my 2 cents PARE

09-25-2009, 02:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
JoeD Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 495 Drives: Z Rep Power: 0	I would say it depends a lot on the wheel and the look you're going for. Lou hit it on the head...with those beautiful VS XXs, go 20".

09-25-2009, 04:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
cincySE_Ryan Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: cincinnati Posts: 32 Drives: Pearl 370z Rep Power: 15	get a set of ET streets for the track, because havings 20's wont help you get your goal. the wheels are gorgeous tho

09-26-2009, 04:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
JoeD Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 495 Drives: Z Rep Power: 0	Always glad to give feedback. Shout out to all my white brothas and sistas. Represent!

09-26-2009, 07:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
dainedazz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY, NJ, Philippines Posts: 1,325 Drives: 09' SR 6MT Z34 Rep Power: 293	I love these rims i remember seeing them in person for the first time @ HIN E-TOWN, NJ last May! i was like wow, i NEED these! this is the pic i took: and this is me with my wife: best believe i was after that pic LOL! __________________ DaineZ' Rosalena \| Kenwood \| Pioneer \| 3M \| 180 Custom \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Setrab \| Eibach \| Varis \| UpRev \| TEIN \| UAM \| Amuse \| Bride \| Southbend \| WORK \| TWM \| BFGoodrich \| Robispec \| TAKATA \| GTSPEC \| *Instagram* @johndainez

09-27-2009, 02:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zerafian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,334 Drives: 13' MB 370z Rep Power: 24238	For the VsXX's go with 19x 10 up front and 20x 11 in the back edit: just read you want to track and drag it...go with a light weight set of 18's __________________ LC500 exhaust set uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7DiA43ZYw&t

09-27-2009, 08:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
dainedazz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY, NJ, Philippines Posts: 1,325 Drives: 09' SR 6MT Z34 Rep Power: 293	i always wondered how the car would look with bigger rims in the back. like Zerafian said, any thoughts on the 19's front & 20's on the back? and as far as dragging, i'll just switch back to stock rims whenever i run it. so basically now i just want a sexy set up for looks __________________ DaineZ' Rosalena \| Kenwood \| Pioneer \| 3M \| 180 Custom \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Setrab \| Eibach \| Varis \| UpRev \| TEIN \| UAM \| Amuse \| Bride \| Southbend \| WORK \| TWM \| BFGoodrich \| Robispec \| TAKATA \| GTSPEC \| *Instagram* @johndainez

09-28-2009, 03:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	If your tracking it get 20's plain and simple. Because youre going to want to buy a set of 17" steelie rears with some M/T ET street DRAGS for 300 bux anyway.

09-28-2009, 04:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	20's are nice but risky, when you run into the pothole from hell that flats your tire and bends your rim. __________________