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Jun 5, 2004

mkil5

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How low can I go?

I have a 01 Civic EX 2Dr. I currently have the stock 15" wheels

i plan on getting some 17"s later after i get some money. but i want to lower it first.
so what is the absolute lowest i can lower my car to make it not rub on 17"s? I believe I can get 2" but how low can i go?
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Jun 5, 2004

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It depends. I have 215/45/17 with 1 finger gap all around, and I'm not rubbing unless I get crazy and take speed bumps really fast.

Jun 5, 2004

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you can go as low as you can get it as long as you are willing to camber in the tires and expect to get new tires every year. I don't suggest lower than 2".

Jun 11, 2004

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alot depends on tire size... and yeah lower you go the more problems your going to have, especially with bumpsteer.
right now i'm dropped 2.5" on 215-40-18s. rub a little when i turn all the way hard. bumpsteer sucks though