19" Wheels

P4VVS · August 19, 2003

Hey guys just got a set of 19 inch (8J) antera type 309's, my car is a older sport (no 15mm drop) and really wanted to lower it, as you can see by the piccy the back end looks like its on stilts! the front of the car seems okay and i just wondered it i could just lower it by springs. I have read previous threads on lowering and have come to the conclusion that i can only lower back by 25mm, and the back on the same. I wanted more of a drop but dont want to chnage whole suspension yet (no money). What can i do!

Sorted your picture out mate - Zee

Edited August 19, 2003 by Zee007

Zee007 · August 19, 2003

I'd opt for Eibach Springs - 30mm drop, but should be ok with your rims. Alternatively, Spax do a 25mm drop - Mat Wilderness and Chris Shipley have these.......

Monster-Mat · August 19, 2003

...............or speak to Duncan, he has 19" rims and a drop

Zee007 · August 19, 2003

...............or speak to Duncan, he has 19" rims and a drop

indeed - Duncan has TTE Coilovers and has slammed his to the floor........on 19's.......

P4VVS · August 19, 2003

would 30mm drop just on springs catch (i assume not) just asking cos the standard shocks on our cars seem soft. Also could i drop more than 30mm without catching or rubbing?

p.s I have added more pics of car to the is200/300 gallery for better views...

yemgi · August 19, 2003

I run 19x8 rims with 235/35 tyres (I don't know the offset), with the eibach springs and Bilstein coilovers, there is no prob for the rear but the front rubs on fenders (wings) on hard cornering or bumps when someone is in the front passenger seat.

TonyGoose · August 19, 2003

Ooh - thems the wheels i been lookin at too

P4VVS · August 20, 2003

I am really happy with the wheels, the quality is really good. The only problem is the steering, it feels pretty heavy around town, you guys get the same problem?

yemgi · August 20, 2003

it's a bit heavier at slow speed but it doesn't bother me much, I had 18" wheels with no steering assistance on my previous car . So 19 on the IS is not so heavy for me