Any downsides with 20" wheels?
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Any downsides with 20" wheels?
So I've gotta 2009 G37x coupe and thinking of selling my wheels & rims and replacing it with Vossen's, but do you guys think I should get:
1) 19" Vossen's or
2) 20" Vossen's
What are the pros vs cons with getting 20" vs 19" (in terms of appearance, driving comfort, etc)? Thanks!
1) 19" Vossen's or
2) 20" Vossen's
What are the pros vs cons with getting 20" vs 19" (in terms of appearance, driving comfort, etc)? Thanks!
Last edited by machinist; Jan 11, 2009 at 10:29 PM. Reason: forgot to add something
20's!!!! thats not even a question!!! lol
the only down side is thinner side wall tires, be more careful...thats all...nuttin serious...also the looks yo will get will bost ur ego more, so be careful !!! haha
the only down side is thinner side wall tires, be more careful...thats all...nuttin serious...also the looks yo will get will bost ur ego more, so be careful !!! haha
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Thanks for the feedback!
you don't want to hit a pothole or go over speed humps too fast, if you have thinner sidewalls, your rim is closer to the contact with the tire and ground, therefore going over something unexpectedly can damage your rim
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I wouldn't be so worried by going up to 20" about the shorter sidewall too much, if you drive carefully it's not much of an issue, at least not to me.
Other issues are: Wheels are more expensive (but tires are cheaper than 19's). Wheels are heavier and your rotational mass is further out from the hub which will hurt acceleration and mileage but not by a huge amount unless you get some really heavy wheels. With 20's you'll always have to be alert to being approached by hot women who only want to use your body for mindless sex only to get closer to your wheels. Be wary of them and you'll be OK.
Other issues are: Wheels are more expensive (but tires are cheaper than 19's). Wheels are heavier and your rotational mass is further out from the hub which will hurt acceleration and mileage but not by a huge amount unless you get some really heavy wheels. With 20's you'll always have to be alert to being approached by hot women who only want to use your body for mindless sex only to get closer to your wheels. Be wary of them and you'll be OK.
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I wouldn't be so worried by going up to 20" about the shorter sidewall too much, if you drive carefully it's not much of an issue, at least not to me.
Other issues are: Wheels are more expensive (but tires are cheaper than 19's). Wheels are heavier and your rotational mass is further out from the hub which will hurt acceleration and mileage but not by a huge amount unless you get some really heavy wheels. With 20's you'll always have to be alert to being approached by hot women who only want to use your body for mindless sex only to get closer to your wheels. Be wary of them and you'll be OK.
Other issues are: Wheels are more expensive (but tires are cheaper than 19's). Wheels are heavier and your rotational mass is further out from the hub which will hurt acceleration and mileage but not by a huge amount unless you get some really heavy wheels. With 20's you'll always have to be alert to being approached by hot women who only want to use your body for mindless sex only to get closer to your wheels. Be wary of them and you'll be OK.
ROFL...you're hilarious! 20"s it is then! hah...good point. So all in all, considering I won't be dropping the car at all (for fear of bottoming out, etc), you're saying 20"s will def look hotter. I was told by the dealership that since I drive the '09 G37x (AWD), I may have to be particular about what wheels I order. So for anyone that can answer this question, when I call Vossen, what should I ask them for? Just to make sure I order the right specs of course. Thanks!
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Just my luck...haha Thanks for the suggestions either way Black Betty! Guess I'll have to delve a bit deeper and find out by calling the dealership & Vossen tomorrow
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I wouldn't be so worried by going up to 20" about the shorter sidewall too much, if you drive carefully it's not much of an issue, at least not to me.
Other issues are: Wheels are more expensive (but tires are cheaper than 19's). Wheels are heavier and your rotational mass is further out from the hub which will hurt acceleration and mileage but not by a huge amount unless you get some really heavy wheels. With 20's you'll always have to be alert to being approached by hot women who only want to use your body for mindless sex only to get closer to your wheels. Be wary of them and you'll be OK.
Other issues are: Wheels are more expensive (but tires are cheaper than 19's). Wheels are heavier and your rotational mass is further out from the hub which will hurt acceleration and mileage but not by a huge amount unless you get some really heavy wheels. With 20's you'll always have to be alert to being approached by hot women who only want to use your body for mindless sex only to get closer to your wheels. Be wary of them and you'll be OK.
