[Z06] Wheels: 19" Front/20" Rear - Thoughts?

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Mar 13, 2008 | 07:27 AM

mew

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Wheels: 19" Front/20" Rear - Thoughts?

Looking to get new wheels and tires for my '03 Z06. Thinking of 19/20 combination. Thoughts/suggestions on wheels and tires. Also, pictures please. Thanks.

Mar 13, 2008 | 08:53 AM

bmg

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Looking to get new wheels and tires for my '03 Z06. Thinking of 19/20 combination. Thoughts/suggestions on wheels and tires. Also, pictures please. Thanks.

Do it!

JETZ Z06 on 19/20 HRE'S

Mar 13, 2008 | 10:19 AM

cdn ws6

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and JETZ car is awesome!

I don't have mine on the car yet but I went with a 19"/20" I-Forged combo. Go for it!

Mar 13, 2008 | 11:41 AM

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I have a 19/20 combo with iForged Evolutions. I really like the stance and get compliments on the look. It also has been lowered on stock bolts..

Mar 13, 2008 | 04:22 PM

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wow done deal go 19/20's!!!

Mar 13, 2008 | 04:26 PM

Hitman1

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I have been wondering about wheel size too... however I'm wondering whether to go for an 18/19 combo or a 19/19. Main reason for hesitation against the 19/19 is the possible ride quality degradation. Now with a 19/20 combo, this might be pushing it. certainly looks better, but what about the ride?

Mar 13, 2008 | 05:18 PM

REDLYNER

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I went with 19/20 iForged Classics.

275/30r19 Falken 452 fronts, 305/25r20 Falken 452 rears.

Like what is said above, they are attention grabbers. I'm really pleased with how it came out.

Mar 13, 2008 | 06:58 PM

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Did you notice the car being slower because of the heavier wheels and tires?

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Mar 13, 2008 | 08:25 PM

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Z28STYLE23

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love mine

Mar 13, 2008 | 09:03 PM

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AZZ-KIKR

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Did you notice the car being slower because of the heavier wheels and tires?

Not at all, although it might be because of this..

Mar 14, 2008 | 10:35 AM

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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10

It's the perfect setup!!!!

Mar 14, 2008 | 12:23 PM

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teddyca

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See sig. I went with the Ruff Racing 281's and love them.

Mar 14, 2008 | 05:45 PM

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whomas

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Not at all, although it might be because of this..

Nice! I guess that would more then make up the extra weight!

Mar 15, 2008 | 08:27 AM

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snitz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mew

Looking to get new wheels and tires for my '03 Z06. Thinking of 19/20 combination. Thoughts/suggestions on wheels and tires. Also, pictures please. Thanks.

The cars featured in this thread look tremendous! The additional rim height really works for bling appeal.

If your intended use is mostly street, aside from a stiffier ride, since you have less side wall, you will be a happy camper.

If you intend to do HPDE's or road race, you may want to go with a different combination (19/18, 18s all around).

That said, most of us who road race with frequency have an entirely different set of racing rims/R compound tires however (most go with 18's all around: lighter better side wall height for shock absorption).

Good luck.

Mar 15, 2008 | 02:43 PM

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Mr. Lucky

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19/20s look great but decrease off-the-line traction and increase unsprung weight. The best of both worlds would be to have a 19/20" setup for dd duty, and 4x 18" for performance driving.

Mar 16, 2008 | 08:38 AM

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snitz

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19/20s look great but decrease off-the-line traction and increase unsprung weight. The best of both worlds would be to have a 19/20" setup for dd duty, and 4x 18" for performance driving.

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