Can 215 45 17 be lowered
Oct 21, 2005 | 06:05 AM
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Can 215 45 17 be lowered
I just bought a set of 215 45 17 tires, wheels have a 40 off set. Have I taken away the option of lowering the car?
Oct 21, 2005 | 06:17 AM
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you *might* rub on the rear but even so, it will only be a small dremel work.
lower that car!
Oct 21, 2005 | 06:48 AM
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I have 215/45/17's on the stock S-lites, and I'm lowered with Tein H-tech (like .6" front, .5" in the rear)
Oct 21, 2005 | 06:51 AM
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They will rub with 8" wide wheels but I have heard that they are typically OK with 7" wide wheels.
Oct 21, 2005 | 06:59 AM
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yep, i have the same setup, no rubbing unless i got 4 people in the car and over rough bumps... and i got eibach springs 1.0 front 1.2 back
Oct 21, 2005 | 07:14 AM
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Tires and wheels
The tires are Toyo Proxes 4 and the width on the rims are 7". If I can lower which springs, would like to keep comfort, as roads aren't that great!!
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