Tro209

It depends.

If I were sticking with the stock 18's I would lower first, then wheels.

If I were getting bigger wheels (19"+) I would do that first and then see how much of a gap there is between the wheels and fender.

Jaytea

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I went straight to 20 inch rims and then my ohlins coilovers. Definitely wish I went coils and then wheels. The coils made such a huge difference on stock and the rims, I still can't over it.

FSportIS

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BALLER!!!! Ohlins FTW Was it brand new and how much did you spend on that? The price will be shocking to some here lol

Jaytea

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Truthfully I got them new from an ohlins staff for around 2450 shipped NEW which was definitely a steal!

Nixcision

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If you're on a budget, which is why I assume you're picking between wheels and suspension, pick for what suits your needs.

*Sorry lots of info lol*

If its pure aesthetics, then lower first... megan ez coilovers (yes go the coilover route to save money in the future) are quite inexpensive and are very reputable.

Whatever you do, DO NOT cheap out on rims or tires! Its not a matter of "looks" but safety as well. You get what you pay for. Cheap rims can bend and crack easily upon minor impacts (potholes, curbs). Im not saying pricier rims are invincible, but they'll last. Tires are probably the most important as they are important for: A. Your life on the road (traction) , B. Your wallet (cheap tires can wear easily and before you know it, you'll be on your second set)

I don't mean to bombard you with information, but its important to check things like tire stats on sites like tirerack, and review sites, etc.
e.x. This isn't the best method, but when it comes to rims, if you find a pair you like, google image them and see what kinds of cars they appear on, and check their reviews!
(These methods are not fool proof but it helped me!)

Good luck!

knguyenk

Suspension is definitely the best way to start.