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Old 12-19-2004, 12:53 PM
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Default Anybody with 20" rims on their Z?

I was just wondering how many Z owners out there have 20" rims on their ride. And how is the ride?
Old 12-19-2004, 05:16 PM
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I have 20" rims with Hotchkis lowering springs, ride is pretty bad. However, the Z doesn't ride nice stock anyway. It's a sports car, if I cared too terribly much about ride I would buy a luxury car.
Old 12-20-2004, 08:26 AM
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How is the ride with stock height is it still the same, or is it just the rims
Old 12-20-2004, 11:46 AM
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Not sure how much it helps, but I could not really tell the difference between 18" and 19" wheels at stock ride height.
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It should feel a little bit different but it will depend some on the sizes of the wheels/tires and also the weights. I have noticed from recently switching to 19's from 17's that i feel little cracks and bumps in the road much much more cause of the shorter sidewall i assume. I definately like the overall results better though. Like said above, if you are looking for that kinda luxury ride quality they probably aren't what you are looking for.
Old 12-21-2004, 05:58 AM
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Pimpin aint easy.. Bling to the 20's your gunna get rougher ride.

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Old 12-21-2004, 06:24 AM
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How do you mean rougher? As in "bumpy" or as in "Bad Handling and Slippin' & Slidin' "?
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bumpy and you will feel the road more. Handling and traction should be improved though with wider tires.
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I switched back from my 19's to my 17's yesterday for the winter....Man what a difference, wit the 19's i think if there was a gumwrapper in the road i coulda felt it...i didnt realize it mad that big of a difference. Hey i guess lookin good's godda come fist!
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widers tires give WORSE traction in winter...
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Default winter, HA

after driving the Z here in Massachusetts last winter, the car is basically useless in the snow no matter the size. that's what my 95 maxima is for. as far as 20", hopefully this spring ill be upgrading the the Zenetti Five 20 inchers. I can't wait.
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