how much should i lower?

20th October 2009, 15:36

i have 16" alloys on and i want my car lowering. my bf has recommened the springs too get but if ya look at my car what do you think?

20th October 2009, 15:41

it's down to what you want tbh

have a flick through this - http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=141903

will give you some ideas of different heights on a range of wheel sizes

i prefer a 40mm drop personally, looks best and is still practical, others have different views

20th October 2009, 15:42

yeahhh but because ive been advised to go smaller on my tyres as there massive at the minute that will make a difference wont it? x

20th October 2009, 15:43

basically ive been told i cannot lower my car with the size tyres i have on as the wheel will touch the arch?

20th October 2009, 15:45

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Originally Posted by Sal

basically ive been told i cannot lower my car with the size tyres i have on as the wheel will touch the arch?

they look like a 45 profile to me

it's been done regularly on 16's, and i dont think any work is involed, so long as you dont go too low

20th October 2009, 15:46

35-40mm is plenty with 16's and looks quite good on the link ashey has posted

20th October 2009, 15:46

you could get 40mm out of that! your tyres don't look that thick. Depends if you want to spend the money on lower profile tyres. What condition the tyres in?

20th October 2009, 15:59

the tyres are in very good condition as far as i no.
only got them a couple of months ago
them pictures really really helped actually

sooo if i got low 40mm - the wheel wont touch the arch?
as you can see by my picture i have a big gap

x

20th October 2009, 16:05

40mm

20th October 2009, 16:07

what 100& definite?? X

20th October 2009, 16:10

Sal you will get away with 40mm no problem, you may possibly get a bit of rubbing but only on full lock and/or if you have passengers in the back seats too

Did you double check to see if your tyres were 195/40/16 or 195/45/16's?

If theyre the 40's then you can even get away with 60mm without any modifications to the car.

Similarly people always get concerned about speedbumps. As long as you go easy over them you'll have no problem going as low as 60mm if you wished

Of course its personal preference, 40mm is adequate

20th October 2009, 16:13

right...
my tyres are..
195/45/16

are they ok still?
X

20th October 2009, 16:14

40mm will be a safe bet

Any more and you may have some slight adjustments to make to the car, but honestly theyre nothing major

20th October 2009, 16:18

well i think aron said i will need smaller tyres?
i think it was him or one of ya did lol
i keep getin told different things

20th October 2009, 16:21

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Originally Posted by Sal

well i think aron said i will need smaller tyres?
i think it was him or one of ya did lol
i keep getin told different things

The lower profile tyres would be beneficial and are less likely to cause any minor rubbing issues, but if you're only looking at 40mm you'll be absolutely fine

Its only if you go any lower than that that you'd be best getting the lower profile ones.

Lowered so many cars now and seen just about every combination possible with regards to lowered heights and wheel/tyre sizes and its only very rare that theres any problems with rubbing

20th October 2009, 16:34

ooooooooo =) =)
wicked!!
that sounds more convincing again
if i came 2 u to lwer my car would you get the stuff or do i need 2 order springs and stuff?
X
and u do with with aron and them dont ya? im getin bit mixed up with evry1

20th October 2009, 16:37

Are you just going to change the springs aswel btw or get the dampers/shocks changed too?

Springs are a minimum and will be absolutely fine, but for not much extra cash the full kit would make a great deal of difference

Link to just 40mm springs (Spax)

http://www.kamracing.co.uk/manufactu...40mm-2148.html

Link to the full Spax 40mm kit which includes springs and the shocks

http://www.kamracing.co.uk/manufactu...40mm-1979.html

20th October 2009, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sal

ooooooooo =) =)
wicked!!
that sounds more convincing again
if i came 2 u to lwer my car would you get the stuff or do i need 2 order springs and stuff?
X
and u do with with aron and them dont ya? im getin bit mixed up with evry1

Yeah its usually me and Lee who do the lowering together, us 2 and Aron all run the garage unit together, he's always dotting about aswel.

Its easier if you can order the stuff and then just bring it over to us to fit for you

20th October 2009, 16:44

omg what the hell are shockers, please help me im complete blank

x

20th October 2009, 17:01

Shock Absorbers.

20th October 2009, 17:04

what do they do

20th October 2009, 17:38

If you are only lowering 40mm then you should be fine just buying new springs. Dont worry about the shock absorbers atm.

20th October 2009, 18:56

120mm FTW