Ride height/Tire grind?
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Ride height/Tire grind?
If i lower my car by 1.3 inch with Eibach pro kit springs, do I have to buy a camber kit or new shocks? I'm also going to buy new 17" rims but don't know if the tire will grind against any part of the wheel well during cornering.
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Depends on how wide of a tire you get, you might be able to get away without rubbing. 1.3" is quite a bit, but really not all that excessive - just limit your tire width that's all. If it rubs, it's usually the rear first as the front fenders are higher to allow steering.
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Originally posted by subaru_LOOKS
well, i have 17 215/45 with stock springs and shocks
and it grinds during fast cornering. I think I need some
spring or coilovers to prevent this.
well, i have 17 215/45 with stock springs and shocks
and it grinds during fast cornering. I think I need some
spring or coilovers to prevent this.
I have 215/45 17's on my car with Whiteline lowering springs (approx 1.3 inch drop) and haven't had any tire rubbing yet. I use them for autocrossing, track days and daily driving.I'm on 17 inch OZ S.L.'s, they're only 7 inches wide which might help?
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Well you have to remember something that is often over looked. Not ever 215/45R17 is the same in terms of their designs and appearances. If you compare various 215/45R17s, they will each be different in their own way. I know that most Bridgestone tires should be okay and Michelin tires. I know that some Pirellis will not rub either. I am sure that if you got S03PPs with that setup, you should not have any rubbing. Also are you driving a sedan or wagon?
So with that in mind, if you lower the car, then get a tire that has a very stiff sidewall and is not bulgey(sp).
So with that in mind, if you lower the car, then get a tire that has a very stiff sidewall and is not bulgey(sp).
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