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Old 07-05-12, 08:28 PM
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Default Do I need to lower my car more with these wheels?



I just got these wheels 20x9 and 20x10.5

Currently, I have H&R springs on my car .... If I put 235/30 and 255/30 will there be any gap?

I'm looking for a nice stance with these wheels on or do I need to go coil-over?
Old 07-05-12, 08:29 PM
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That's a loaded question on these forums

All you will hear for the next 20 posts is "MOAR LOW"
Old 07-05-12, 08:31 PM
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lol yeah I know ..... I'm also wondering if I should just leave the H&R springs on and go with Vortex front and GFX rear leaving stock sides?


dayam ... getting ahead of myself.
Old 07-05-12, 08:33 PM
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fwiw - I have BC Coils and love them. Plus no more Lexus Lean lol

Also, nice wheels.... love Vossens.

Let me be the first then.... MOAR LOW
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I'm running Vossens with H&R springs. To answer your question simply. No. IMO it looks fine. It really looks great, depending on what size tires you run. I get compliments all the time, no matter where I go. One time I was at a turning lane and there was a green to go straight, someone in an Accord dead stopped to stare at my rims and then went ahead. I laugh so hard. Anyways, if you want to go lower for yourself then yes, go lower. I'm planning on it. GL
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Originally Posted by 509IS350
I'm running Vossens with H&R springs. To answer your question simply. No. IMO it looks fine. It really looks great, depending on what size tires you run. I get compliments all the time, no matter where I go. One time I was at a turning lane and there was a green to go straight, someone in an Accord dead stopped to stare at my rims and then went ahead. I laugh so hard. Anyways, if you want to go lower for yourself then yes, go lower. I'm planning on it. GL


^ Is that your car ..... I found a link from your previous post.

Any rubbing?

Is that the Vertex front and GFX rear & sides? That's the same setup I was thinking.

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Old 07-05-12, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ChanIS250
What size tires are you running?

20x9 and 20x10.5 too?


Any rubbing?
Yes I'll pm u
Old 07-05-12, 08:57 PM
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dude~ do you have rim sitting on concrete? not even cardboard box under it?
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you should be fine....you won't be able to adjust it like if you had coils.
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you're going about it backwards.

get tires on the wheels, and mount them on the car. go for a quick spin around the block to make sure you don't have clearance issues.

THEN ask if you should go lower.
Old 07-05-12, 10:16 PM
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Ouch. Set the wheel on a piece of cardboard or rug or something!
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Ahhh the rim is on the concrete!
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Moar low.....
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if that is your current height i'd say lower it more!
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