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Swifty Jun 27, 2008 01:35 PM

is 20's to much?
 
I'm thinking of throwing some 20's on my roadster but i can't decide. The only thing i'm worried about is scrapping cause i sit pretty low as it is. I know alot of people on the forum hate 20's on a Z but i don't race or take it to the strip. My Z is simply cosmetic. What do you guys think?

z2g Jun 27, 2008 03:06 PM

Do it, it will look seksey

sleeper400 Jun 27, 2008 03:06 PM

20s are b e a UUUU TIFULLLL

Clipdin Jun 27, 2008 03:08 PM

20s on a Z? 19s, yeah, but 20s?? I'd have to see it.

Phantom Menace Jun 27, 2008 03:19 PM

I don't think so. Personally, I really like the look of some 20's on the Z. 20" TE37's, for example, look really, really good on a Z. Big chrome 20's...ehh....depends on the wheel. I like the chrome TSW 20" Vortex. Some don't...

I don't think you'll scrape any more with 20's so long as the overall diameter of the wheel (with tire) remains close to what you have now. Here's a tire calculator: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

It'll help you pick the right radius and sidewall size. You'll probably have to run a skinny, rubberband looking tire so beware of potyholes.

I'd like to get 20's but, if I even get aftermarket rims, I may go with the "compromise" and get 19's.

blasian Jun 27, 2008 03:23 PM

20s is baller looking sometimes. Not my thing though.

Swifty Jun 27, 2008 03:43 PM

i didn't think of tire size with the potholes. That might cause some trouble. Has anyone expierenced this on the highway? i'll check out sizes and see what i can pull off. My main concern is what i mentioned above about rubbing. my fenders are rolled but i sit kinda low. if i go with a super skinny tire i should be good though. if i get a good deal on prices i'm going to go for it.

nareg Jun 27, 2008 03:43 PM

no... never really liked 20s on a z, doesnt match the car in my opinion...

Phreakdout Jun 27, 2008 10:28 PM

I think it look hawt on a show car, but for everyday use ... no thank you.

Up here near Detroit, the expansion joints in the road can be brutal, the pot holes look like the receiving end of an artillary range and the only way to prevent wheel theft downtown is to never stop the car.

I may pick up a set of 19"ers for fun but use the stock 18"ers for everyday use.

mrg1981 Jun 28, 2008 12:45 AM


Originally Posted by Clipdin
20s on a Z? 19s, yeah, but 20s?? I'd have to see it.

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/6...z0312x9ze4.jpg

jorge12887 Jun 28, 2008 06:58 AM

I had 20's & switched to 19s (wisest decision EVER). The car just doesn't feels right. You'll feel EVERYTHING in the road with 20s. Anyway, if you put 20s please don't let them be chrome.

Here are my 19's (car is lowered just 1/2").

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/d...intablilla.jpg

Swifty Jun 28, 2008 07:03 AM

they won't be chrome. i'm thinking all black w/some red (I have a red roadster). i think it'll look good but i'm worried after i buy them mount them and cruise on them for a while i'll wish i would have went with 19's.

Jorge, the only reason you went with 19's was because you felt everything on the road? or was there other reasons?

singh Jun 28, 2008 07:12 AM

Forget 20s. Definitely not for the Z. It looks too ghetto.

19s are perfect.

JasonZ-YA Jun 28, 2008 07:26 AM

for looks are concerned 19's are the way to go.

keyto123 Jun 28, 2008 09:52 AM

i have 20"black rims on my z and everyone thati know says it looks way better than they expected and i agree i was a little sketckey at first weather or not to do it but deffently do it they look good as hell

TX-350Z-TX Jun 28, 2008 10:00 AM

20 inch tires are less expensive than 19's.

Swifty Jun 28, 2008 11:09 AM

Keyto, thanks for the responce. Do you mind posting a pic of your Z w/the 20s? Are you lowered on anything with the 20s?

A3VT 74 Jul 5, 2008 02:22 PM

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20 look good... mine are 10 rear 9 front...

one1pitchblackz Jul 5, 2008 06:58 PM


Originally Posted by gsingh350Z
Forget 20s. Definitely not for the Z. It looks too ghetto.

19s are perfect.

I would not go as far as ghetto. But i agree, i bought a Z for the sports car aspect so 20s just dont match what i bought it for. Hell if i wanted 20s i would buy a cts or 300c and sspring for 22s.

kham25 Jul 5, 2008 07:16 PM


Originally Posted by A3VT 74
20 look good... mine are 10 rear 9 front...


Wow thats a sweet looking Roadster rite there....


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