20's are on!!! pics
whoaaaaaa it looks sweet!! i too am wondering how much they cost ya! that is if u dont mind spilling the beans 
ive been wondering this for a while now (well ever since i got my G, 2 weeks ago lol).. what is the biggest rim size you are able to put on a G?? without doing anything drastically like cutting, lifting the G and what not... what would be the tire sizes as far as the width can go on it? i'm wondering this because, i would like to go for 21's
but 20's are just right! so i wouldnt mind going that route either.
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WaLLy
ive been wondering this for a while now (well ever since i got my G, 2 weeks ago lol).. what is the biggest rim size you are able to put on a G?? without doing anything drastically like cutting, lifting the G and what not... what would be the tire sizes as far as the width can go on it? i'm wondering this because, i would like to go for 21's
but 20's are just right! so i wouldnt mind going that route either.thanks,
WaLLy
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Originally Posted by Memphis
Neff: Great information as usual!!! I did notice that you used the 19" size in your analysis above. Does the same effect on the speedo reading occur with the 20" size....also, are those the best the width and aspect ratio for the 20" size change as well? What size did you go with for the 19"s? ...
he's running...245/35/20 F, 275/30/20 R
Front: When his speedo is at 60 mph he's actually traveling 61.8 mph (off by 3.0% too slow)
I would go with a 255/35/20 (if you could find one) then when his speedo is at 60 mph he's actually traveling 60.1 mph.
Rear: When his speedo is at 60 mph he's actually traveling 59.6 mph (off by 0.7% too fast)This is the tire size I would have chosen too.
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Originally Posted by Finiti35
That's what I was thinking, going from 19lb to 30lb wheels. That's like adding almost 180lbs to your car's curb weight, not to mention going up an inch, you must be able to feel it while accelerating. I saw the same wheels on black G yesterday, at least they look gorgeous.
I really haven't noticed the loss of acceleration, which I know there undoubtedly is some loss. I have a 99 six speed vette for snapping my neck. I bought the G because it's the sweetest looking ride for the money and they aren't as common, at least in Charlotte NC. It's my daily driver and I love how the car feels and drives. A hotrod not. I do agree with you though, she is gorgeous. Thankyou for the compliment.
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Originally Posted by waterp7
Question:
Other than more tire contact and drag on the road, why would wider tires lower your speedometer's reading? I can understand a shorter sidewall % would affect the overall diameter of the tire, which would affect the length of the rotations, but not the width. Am I wrong?
Other than more tire contact and drag on the road, why would wider tires lower your speedometer's reading? I can understand a shorter sidewall % would affect the overall diameter of the tire, which would affect the length of the rotations, but not the width. Am I wrong?
I think that answers your question, no?
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Originally Posted by inTgr8r
Love the look of the PIAAs
Only question is...
Why 245 & 275 Toyos?
Wouldn't 255 & 285 be better for 9 & 10" rims??
Only question is...
Why 245 & 275 Toyos?
Wouldn't 255 & 285 be better for 9 & 10" rims??
I thought so to but, PIAA recommends that size for no rubbing and it won't be an issue if I drop her.
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Originally Posted by neffster
You're a brave man. 20" wheels and cast at that. 
Yeah I know. But you only live once and I really wanted 20's. 19's are sweet but they just don't look like 19" on the G. Hell I don't think the 20's look like 20's on the G if you know what I mean. The fenders and lines of the car mask the actual size of the rims in my opinion. I almost went with the new MoMo FXL forged but they were 1300.00 each, and only 3 inch lips on the rear. The fat lips on the rear of a G just makes the car imo. I've got my fingers crossed and I am trying to watch where I am driving, maybe I'll get lucky.
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Originally Posted by Jetleaf
I really haven't noticed the loss of acceleration, which I know there undoubtedly is some loss. I have a 99 six speed vette for snapping my neck. I bought the G because it's the sweetest looking ride for the money and they aren't as common, at least in Charlotte NC. It's my daily driver and I love how the car feels and drives. A hotrod not. I do agree with you though, she is gorgeous. Thankyou for the compliment.
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Originally Posted by JReedG35C
Love those wheels...nice choice. You know what kills me. I ordered a M35Sport that will be here soon. These wheels remind me of the factory but with a bigger lip and one inch bigger. I'd rather have these....Looking good.
Thanx. That was the look I wanted. I loved the factory rims, but on a DG car and no polished lip it was just to much gray. Also I wasn't feeling the way the factory rims sat under the car. It kind of reminded me of an old volkswagen beetle in a way. I didn't want all chrome either, just to much bling for me. You wouldn't believe how people do a double take on the car, as if they aren't quite sure what is actually different. So I guess they are subtle in a 20 inch kind of way. Thanks again.
