How Low

[chri51808]

Hey guyz,

Am certsin this has beeb asked b4, how low can ya go on ny standard 17inch rims before rubbing becomes and issue. Wanna go as low as possible without having to cut car up etc, abd wanna keep my oe rims has jus had em powercoated

Thanks for ya help guyz

[Mr.Rudus]

hi chris and welcome,

on standard 215 45 17 rims u can go 60mm low and it will almost in most cases rub a 'little' on full lock at the front wheels.

If I drop the tyre pressures a bit the rubbing on inner wheel arch goes away'

its a hair line difference to be honest and depends how strong your shocks are aswell to handle the drop.

I would recommend 40mm drop, choice is yours though bud -

[chri51808]

Thts awesome cheers matey, was wantin a 50/60ml drop, don't suppose ya kno who makez springs tht low, everywhere I look itz either 35/40ml¿¿

Cheers again for advice

[Mr.Rudus]

there not easy to find at all.

that's why I went on the expensive route with coilovers. drop where you like, when you like

I think you might get hold of a company called gmax springs. cheap and cheerful & for every day use there spot on.

research in to them, they might be the ones for you

happy lowering '

[Lance]

There can be tyre wear issues when you drop below 35/40 mm. This is because the lower you go the negative camber is increased and the adjusters cannot correct it to a degree where the inside of the tyres will not wear prematurely. Aftermarket adjustable arms might be needed.