Cheap...but doing it "right"
Cheap...but doing it "right"
The roads in this part of Ohio are pretty rough(potholes everywhere), and I seriously need to get rid of some of this wheel gap.
What would you guys recommend? I'll be getting new 17's in a month or so, and I'm currently running a 215/40/17 series tire.
Also, where would you guys order from?
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What would you guys recommend? I'll be getting new 17's in a month or so, and I'm currently running a 215/40/17 series tire.
Also, where would you guys order from?
'Appreciate it.
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Re: Cheap...but doing it "right"
well the meatier the tire size the less likely ur'll bend a rim. u can get away with 215 45 17 tires if u plan to lower like an inch or an inch and a half. if u go anylower than that u might need a rear camber kit or rolled fenders or both- especially if ur gonna go with 45 tires. I recommend an entry coilover like tein basics so u can adjust as u go- if its too low raise it up...too much gap lower it down
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go eibach lower springs its more of a subtle drop about 1-1.5in and go 205/45/17. 215's might rub depending on what brand of tire you buy.
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i'm dropped about 2" front and back with 215/45-17s. dropped on tein SS-P coilovers and a rear camber kit.. no rubbing issues..
just spend the extra 100-something bucks for a camber kit
just spend the extra 100-something bucks for a camber kit
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I agree. the eibach pro kit doesn't drop alot, but handles great. You can even order it at advance auto parts with free shipping. (plus you can always talk up a discount)
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i live in ohio too, i have 18s and am just getting tein springs for a 1.4 drop. Anything more and i would have trouble pulling in and out of places and i think it would also create problems when trying to drive it in the snow. anything more than 1" will do a lot for the wheel gap
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If you guys get springs you'll come back in a few weeks and post about how the car is sagging in the rear, or its leaning to the left. You can adjust all that with coilovers.
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get coilovers. I got skunk2 pro series and they havent failed me yet. there awesome and fully adjustable height.
im runnin 17" voxx racing rims with 205/45s yokohama parada spec 2s and they work well for me but the roads in south Ontario are pretty awesome for the most part. I also have a EJ8 though.
im runnin 17" voxx racing rims with 205/45s yokohama parada spec 2s and they work well for me but the roads in south Ontario are pretty awesome for the most part. I also have a EJ8 though.
