Thunderball

I actually went ahead with the 18x9.5's all around and did 255's up front and 285's for the rear. I suppose it looks good, I just need to drop her a little now to really get the look I want since I despise the 4x4 looks I still have with this new setup. I have also been thinking about mild spacers for the rear to kick those out just a tad.


How low did your's go after the sportlines zachary1988? Happen to have a pic of yours lowered?

cominus

Where did you get 18x9.5 from?

Thunderball

First saw them on a Cobra around my year - Asked where they were from - The guy said from Discount Tire which happen to be the only ones who actually carry this particular wheel. So, ordered and bought them from them.

zachary1988

The Eibach Sportlines are advertised for coupes but it was recommended to use on this forum. Eibach claims 1.7" in front and 2.3 in rear.

Thunderball

Ya that looks way better than stock height. I was thinking it may not be enough with those and may needed more of a drop but this looks about right. Just silly how they make these cars look all off-roady and still even with these you can sense that. Looks a lot better though, clean look.

zachary1988

Sorry. I read and quoted wrong. 2" front and 1.8" rear. Check out H&R springs. I was told if I wanted lower, it would take coilovers.

Thunderball

2" and 1.8" from the Sportlines?


I don't really want that low from coil-overs. I have thought about it but I'm hoping some springs will do the trick. I like how yours looks.


Just in general though, these cars still look.... Slightly high even with springs. But I do like how yours came out so maybe I'll lean that way

cominus

If you do decide to slam your car look into caster camber plates, steeda X2 ball joints, and off set rack and pinion bushings.

Thunderball

So its been a hot minute with all this.. But still wondering some things.

For starters, I added SR Performance springs, added the right amount of drop with my wheel setup that I bought.

Yet, I ended up going with/getting the offset I did not want. Got the 23 offset and not the 15.

Anyways, I want to step up the tire game and go with 275 up front and either 295 rear or push the 300 mark.

Would y'all know the correct sizing to make this happen (i.e 275-35/40/45? and 295-35/40/45??)...? I have been looking and still not semi sure on which ones. Given the wheels being 18X9.5 and then I read somewhere that I would need "quad shock removal" for the rear if going with a larger tire size in the rear...? And even tire brand if anyone may have an experience with that as well...?

Thanks guys as usual!!

school boy

Go with 275/35 and 295/35. If you go with 305 wide, use a 30 series.