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NC Wheel/Tire/Lowering Springs?
Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 9:01 pm
by Charlie HA! HA!
I have been looking at a couple of rims one that is 17"x7.5" with a 47mm offset in combination with a 225/45-17 and the other is 18"x8" with a 47mm offset on that one I was thinking of using a 225/40-18. I would like to hear some feedback on which one would have the best fitment if I lower the car. I was considering using either the Eibach Sportline (low) or the Eibach Pro Kit (really low) Lowering springs. I am looking the best looking combination without rubbing or having to roll fenders. I see alot of different combination of rims , tires, and lowering spring / coil overs on this site but most don't describe what spring kit was used and how low it has lowered the vehicle. I will greatly appreciate any feedback that can be given. Thanx.
Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 6:31 am
by rpmchris
You shouldn't have any problems with the 17" combo you describe. You "may" have rubbing issues with the 18" combo. Both tires you listed are slightly taller than stock (205/45-17 and 235/40-17 have the same OD, and a 225/35-18 - while rare - is closer to stock OD than a 225/40-series tire).
You have the springs backwards - the Pro Kit lowers about 1.4-1.5" while the Sportline lowers around 2.0" - more if you use Koni Sport shocks.
My NC has Mazdaspeed (Eibach Pro Kit) springs w/Konis, and 17x7.5" Enkei RPF1 wheels (+48mm offset), and 235/40ZR17 Goodyear F1 GS-D3 tires. Everything fits and works, plus it looks great. It's approx. 1.75-2.0" lower than stock (measured wheel center-to-fender edge at 13.25" front, & 13.00" rear).
Springs and bumpers
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:26 pm
by hhowey
In the other forum I have asked about using the model from Racing Beat in re-forming the bumpers when installing lowering springs.
Did you do this with the Eibachs?
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:45 am
by rpmchris
If, when you say "re-forming" you mean "fender rolling" then, no, I didn't have to. I WILL have to roll them slightly to fit my race rubber (still undecided, but leaning toward 245/40-17 or 245/35-18 Hoosiers, depending on which wheel I go with).
Those that do roll their fender lips either have/use a specialy tool, or a baseball bat.
If by "re-forming the bumpers" you mean cutting down the "bumpstops" then, no, I didn't do that either.