17" rim lowering - need help
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:06 amHow much lowering to 30-40mm gap? anyone have lowered your ride with 17" rim. i dun prefer coilover. plan to buy koni sport with lower spring. pls advise. thanks
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17" rim lowering - need help
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:06 amPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:09 amOur chassis wheel base really isn't large enough to accommodate a 17" rim as it should be. It'll look odd and too big.
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:15 ami realize that but its doesnt matter as i m goin to use body kit. for now i need settle my front wheel gap problem. any one have any idea how much to lower with 17"
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:17 am1.5" or 37.5mm is usually a decent drop on 15-16" rims. It depends on your arches and if they're rolled or not also, and what width tire you're using.
If you can find springs with a 30-40mm drop that'd probably be a safe bet, as far as lowering springs go...
If you can find springs with a 30-40mm drop that'd probably be a safe bet, as far as lowering springs go...
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:26 am1.5" drop with 15 or 16" rim will left how much gap in between tyre and fender?
i m using 205/40/17 tyre. is that mean i need more than 1.5" drop, something about 1.75-2"?
i m using 205/40/17 tyre. is that mean i need more than 1.5" drop, something about 1.75-2"?
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:29 amHere's my drop on a 15" rim. The springs were on when I purchased but I believe it's about 1.5".
They're either 195s or 205s, so the only difference with yours is it'll be perched a little higher, but not a whole lot. There is no gap, there's a slight overlap between arch and tire.
They're either 195s or 205s, so the only difference with yours is it'll be perched a little higher, but not a whole lot. There is no gap, there's a slight overlap between arch and tire.
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:38 amfrom the pic i think its wheel is not much smaller than 205/40/17. can i know what lower spring r u using?
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:40 amThey seriously look like some cheap, painted ebay springs.
It's not a huge drop though, my best guess is that it's 1.5", and that's pretty much the standard for lowering springs.
If you drop 30-40mm you shouldn't have any clearance issues, although maybe someone else with authority on the subject can chime in?
It's not a huge drop though, my best guess is that it's 1.5", and that's pretty much the standard for lowering springs.
If you drop 30-40mm you shouldn't have any clearance issues, although maybe someone else with authority on the subject can chime in?
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:45 ambut its nicely lowered. bro, thanks for the info
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:55 amBaxter, you did get rid of that wing right? lol. Can't help but to mess with ya.
So those were some cheapo ebay coilovers? that drop looked nice!
So those were some cheapo ebay coilovers? that drop looked nice!
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:04 amlol the wing is beside my house, on my old rusted, rotted trunk lid 
The drop might be nice, but I don't suppose they'll last very long, especially on stock struts I believe.
As soon as I get the money I'll be upgrading to coilovers, but they'll do the trick for now.
The drop might be nice, but I don't suppose they'll last very long, especially on stock struts I believe.
As soon as I get the money I'll be upgrading to coilovers, but they'll do the trick for now.