Hey all,

I have a chance to purchase chrome 20s for my otherwise stock Z. After searching and reading numerous threads, I cannot find reasons not to replace with 20s other than a loss of hp and personal aesthetics. If there are other reasons why anyone should not purchase 20s, (i.e. mechanical issues) then please offer your comments. I am 38 yrs old and a college professor so I am not interested in tracking, speeding, or any other performance issues besides the occasional sprints around Canadians or little blue hairs in Florida. I just like to look good on the weekends and watch my slamming Pioneer D-3; it looks too natural in the Z. Thanks in advance for serious responses.

 

20s aren't bad if you select the right wheels. Local guy here has some Volks GTCs in 20s and they look damn good,

 

hmmm. i was thinking about getting 20s (not chrome tho), but i decided on 19s. ull just have to worry about potholes and rough ride. if yer not lowering the car than 20s would be ok.

tires will become expensive.

 

Please no chrome. Everyone will be laughing in the background. Chrome and Z's don't go hand in hand, IMHO. 20's look good, if you choose the right wheel.

 

if you dont care about performance.. then i guess 20's could work, im sure if you pick the right set they'd more then look the part.. but NO chrome...

 

My only constructive advice would be to watch the width and offset of the wheels.
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Then go with 20 inch wheels.

 

Choose good offsets, and tire sizes! Braking might be a little worse, but for you it sounds like it wont matter much if any at all.

 

20s look fine with a body kit

 

From my personal experience, I urge you not to do it. Because of the added rotational mass your suspension components will wear out faster, your stopping distance will be a lot longer, your ride quality will be very bumpy and the car will feel significantly slower.

And for looks.... just look at some photos here, you'll see what looks good on a z.

Also, with a large purchase, like a set of wheels, don’t look at the price - get what you want the first time.

 

Thanks all, I appreciate your civil responses. BTW, the deal is too good to pass up; $3500 rims and tires for $800 ain't bad. Besides I think that chrome against red looks pretty darn good. Thanks again!

 

20s will decrease your performace, the extra weight will affect many things. For example, tires will cost a lot more, your braking and accelerating with suffer. They are easier to damage, gas mileage will decrease slightly (probably nothing noticable), They are harder on your brakes and will require replacing the pads more often. Im sure there are other negatives as well. None of them are too too serious, if you are willing to give all that up for some aesthetics then go for it! Good luck on your decision and post pics after so we can see if you made a good choice.

 

Ive had 20"s since I bought my car 7 months ago, and just as of yesterday went down to 19" volks, and the performance difference is crazy. I never really noticed how sluggish my Z was in all aspects of the word, until I took the 20"s off. BUT. the 20"s look great as long as they arent chrome

 

I love mine. Yes they are chrome. The car is beautiful to me especially with the custom pearled paint and molded kit..

Just be ready to burn up some brakes every 2 months... The rides not as bad as they make it sound. Good luck on your decision..

 

You need some wheel spacers and probably a larger diameter rear tire...

 

20 inch Chrome isnt bad. Do what makes you happy. Heres my car with 20's lowered. The ride is actually better then stock imho. It's a lot softer, mostly due to the eibach springs.

 

Yea my buddy told me I need spacers. What size/brand though? Larger diameter or aspect ratio?

 

WHat model springs are those. Looks clean btw.

 

Where's Bubble's car? He has chrome 20's on the DT blue. It looks nice..

 

Eibach Pro-Kit 1 inch all around. Here's a couple more