# Wheel size 18 or 20 inch option **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** nissan, murano\ **Created:** [July 10, 2009, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-size-18-or-20-inch-option/33197 "2009-07-10T19:03:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![pscarponi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a183cd/32.png) [@pscarponi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pscarponi)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2009, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-size-18-or-20-inch-option/33197/1 "2009-07-10T19:03:04Z")
Should I buy the 18 inch or 20 inch wheels that come the different model Nissan Murano. Is the difference in price of more expensive model and replacement tires worth it? ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2009, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-size-18-or-20-inch-option/33197/2 "2009-07-10T19:12:49Z")
Go for the 18s for the Murano, 20s are for looks only. They will ride harder, wear out quicker, and are more easily damaged. And they’re more $$ to replace. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2009, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-size-18-or-20-inch-option/33197/3 "2009-07-10T19:14:39Z")
It depends on if you prefer smoothness or firmness in your car’s handling…as well as what type of driving you do and the aspect ratio of the respective tires offered I prefer a firmer ride. My car came with 215x45s. Even with all the potholes in NH I’ve been fine, but I’d be really hesitant to go to a larger rim with a 40 aspect ratio because of the potholes. Bottom line: the 20 will come with a smaller sidewall (aspect ratio) and have a firmer ride and better handling, but be more prone to pothole damage. It’s your choice. ---
**Author:** ![pscarponi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a183cd/32.png) [@pscarponi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pscarponi)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2009, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-size-18-or-20-inch-option/33197/4 "2009-07-10T19:30:30Z")
Thanks for the response. I’ll probably go with the 18 inch wheels since that’s what I have on my current 02 Maxima and I’m satisfied with them. ---
**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2009, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-size-18-or-20-inch-option/33197/5 "2009-07-10T19:32:37Z")
I don’t know about the Murano specifically, but the oversized wheels on some cars give a ride that many people consider to be unacceptably harsh. It would be a good idea to test-drive one with the 20-inch wheels if you can. ---
**Author:** ![bscar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar/32/34_2.png) [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2009, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-size-18-or-20-inch-option/33197/6 "2009-07-11T00:55:25Z")
[www.tirerack.com](http://www.tirerack.com) compare replacement tires for the 18 and for the 20 inch rims ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2009, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-size-18-or-20-inch-option/33197/7 "2009-07-11T01:23:01Z")
Also, you can get good handling with 18s, don’t have to go with 20s. The first new set of tires you get can be a big upgrade. I noticed the 18" Yokohama Avid H4s is one option - I have those, good tires. ---
**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2009, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-size-18-or-20-inch-option/33197/8 "2009-07-11T02:29:51Z")
There is NOTHING about 18 or 20" wheels that is “worth it”…These oversize wheels and the very low aspect ratio tires mounted on them are strictly a styling gimmick…They are easily damaged and VERY expensive to replace.