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Old May 20, 2012 | 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?
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Old May 20, 2012 | 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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Old May 20, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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coils for sure, if the offset is high enough you can event run 19x11
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Old May 20, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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drop it for sure.
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Old May 20, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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drop first. Wheels typically end up lookin super goofy without a drop
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Old May 20, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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Stock wheels with drop>wheels without drop
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Old May 20, 2012 | 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.
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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
+1 get the coilovers first
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Old May 20, 2012 | 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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Old May 20, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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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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Old May 20, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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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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Old May 20, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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Coilovers first no brainer
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Old May 21, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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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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Old May 21, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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Coilovers. Thats an easy choice.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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SWAY BARS! then coilovers
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Old May 21, 2012 | 12:05 PM
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purchase the wheels, coils, then tires.
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