Lowering on 16" 195/40 tyres

1. MarkyG Established Member Joined: Jan 2005 Maldon, Essex Posts: 2470 '03 Posi Blue VTS (R.I.P) 11 Plate Peugeot 'thing'

   #1 21st March 2007, 19:55

   Getting my car lowered on a set of 195/40/16 rims with tyres, got the 40 instead of 45 after reading a few posts saying the 40 is easier on the turning and wont rub.
   
   How low could i get the car without having to remove the plastic guards from inside the arch itself? both front and back?? im looking at 45mm all round, but on the back do i want just springs or the tosrion bar lowering?
   
   not looking to replace the shocks/dampers as they are no where near going or wrecked!
   
   cheers guys for any help!
2. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #2 21st March 2007, 19:56

   DSH85 is down 60 with no rubbing
3. CAL99vts Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Thurso/Edinburgh Posts: 566 99' VTS,2004 seat leon CUPRA

   #3 21st March 2007, 20:15

   ma sax is down 40mm on 195/40/16s,i ve no probs with clearance on the front but any more than a few bags in the boot and it tends til rub a little when i hit dips in the road
4. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #4 21st March 2007, 20:20

   im down 35mm never had a single prob
5. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #5 21st March 2007, 23:34

   No problems atall so far with the 40 profiles No rubbing on full lock down 40mm and i think my rears a little lower and its still fine