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What would you do first?

Old 05-20-12, 07:15 PM
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If you were in my position with a bone stock 07 is350, would you either drop it on some coilovers or go for getting the wheels first?


Also, whats the widest wheel size i can go with if i was to go with 19'' wheels without having to roll or shave my fenders? Same with 20'' wheels how wide could i go without modding the fenders?
Old 05-20-12, 07:23 PM
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Go with the coilover first. Unless you find a hella deal on some set of wheels you really like. But the width all comes down to the offset and what work your will to put in.
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coils for sure, if the offset is high enough you can event run 19x11
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drop it for sure.
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drop first. Wheels typically end up lookin super goofy without a drop
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Stock wheels with drop>wheels without drop
Old 05-20-12, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by laobo979
Go with the coilover first. Unless you find a hella deal on some set of wheels you really like. But the width all comes down to the offset and what work your will to put in.
Originally Posted by MyIS350G
coils for sure, if the offset is high enough you can event run 19x11
Originally Posted by SnowPeas
drop it for sure.
Originally Posted by Dr3wSaL
drop first. Wheels typically end up lookin super goofy without a drop
Originally Posted by Phresh2010
Stock wheels with drop>wheels without drop
+1 get the coilovers first
Old 05-20-12, 08:24 PM
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another vote for coils first, plus it gives you time to hunt down the wheel you want
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Go with coilovers first

In that way you'll be able to visualize and gauge on how much clearance you have left between your tires and fenders.

If you want to go with 20's without doing any extensive fender modifications then your best bet is to get the most conservative offset and you'll be able to get away with slightly stretched tires.

This is an example of a conservative offset. Please note that you will experience rubbing if you decide to lower your car for more than an inch and a half. Most that you would do with this set up is heat gun your fender liners.

20 x 8.5 Front (anything with a 38+ offset) with 225/30 tires
20 x 10 Rear (anything with a 42+ offset) with 255/30 tires
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okay cool thanks for the help lol yeah i was debating about the wheels first just to get the higher priced **** out the way but yeah def going with the coils first
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Coilovers first no brainer
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Coilovers are a good choice, as then you'll be dropped and will have suitabilities for getting wheels later.

If you want some help finding a good kit for your needs and budget shoot us a PM
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Coilovers. Thats an easy choice.
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SWAY BARS! then coilovers
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purchase the wheels, coils, then tires.

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