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Old 10-01-2006, 06:01 PM
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How much a difference do you think I would have in performance, such as acceleration and handling when switching from 19" in the front and 20" in the back to some Axis Reverb 18"s. Also what sizes would you get and tire sizes, I was thinking 18x9.5 and 18x10.5.
Old 10-01-2006, 10:43 PM
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Going to smaller AND lighter wheels makes a noticeable difference always...
Old 10-02-2006, 05:29 AM
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If you are interested in performance, why buy 19 and 20-inch wheels in the first place?

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It should make a big difference if you race. Even in drag racing it may make up a couple cars worth of distance.
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for racing,good choice, smaller sometimes equals lighter... smaller also equals cheaoer tires which is good for race....

BUT 18's look tiny on a 350, 19s almost look too small
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buy 15 inch Panasports. They weigh 9 pounds each
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i doubt theyd clear even my 240sx brakes...lol
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Originally Posted by s15driftking

BUT 18's look tiny on a 350, 19s almost look too small
I always give people on the internet all the credit they're due.
Old 10-02-2006, 11:24 AM
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I don't really think 18's look too small, guess it just depends on the style of wheel. I'm currently rockin 18's.



Or ......do they look too small?
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Its all about perspective I guess. I like 18s on the Z but it has to be lowered to minimize fender gap. Otherwise they do look a bit small.
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eddieclayton- I think those wheels look geat on your Z!

And to answer your question davidv I didn't buy the 19's and 20's they were already on the car when I bought it and he didn'v have the stock wheels either.
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So what would you recommend for sizes of the wheel and tire when I purchase my 18's.
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My 18's are:

18x9.5F +27 (265/35/18)
18x10.5R +30 (295/35/18)
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Originally Posted by eddieclayton
My 18's are:

18x9.5F +27 (265/35/18)
18x10.5R +30 (295/35/18)

He got some meats out back.
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Originally Posted by Z1st-T
He got some meats out back.
That's the same thing my brother said when he saw them!

@Bday350z - Here's what she'll look like with 295's out back.



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^ Looks like you got room for fatter tires ;-)

I can only manage a 285/35 setup for my 19" Volks. Heck, this is already overkill since I'm still N/A!
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Looks great thanks!
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