salogCL

Need some advice. i bought some used rims 18x7 42 mm offset. they have an old set of 215/35's and on stock ride height they fit great.

im looking to drop 1.75 / 1.5 and get some new rubber 225/40. my concern is rubbing the upper arms.

would spacers be a good idea? 3mm? 5 mm? dont want to go to big as i dont want to have to replace the studs

any help

thanks

Trykpingup

I would suggest you put the new tires on first, then decide how far you want to lower the car. I have 225/40/18's on my 98 CL, and I think it looks good at stock height. If I were to lower it, I would go 1" max with no spacers.

salogCL

do you have any pics?

97BlackAckCL

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THe other thing to keep in mind, is with coilovers you can adjust the height up and down, so if you're rubbing, you can adjust 1/4" or so if needed. If you're going to drop your car, do it right

salogCL

well i like the wide track look, im sure most have seen 3zero's CL , something similar, diff style rims, no WW lip but similar look

im just not sure about spacers, everyone has different opinions on how thick before you need new studs. some people say 5mm others 10 mm

i have the option of 215/35/18 or 225/40/18 i got a great deal for both sizes

i guess im going to have to wait until i get my parts.

salogCL

this is what it looks like now ... lol looks like i need like a 6 " drop

the previous owner really took it close on the treads

gmsron

Holy 4x4. I have less wheel gap with my car jacked up :P.

Get the 225/40 tires. Toronto roads suck. 1.7 inch drop shouldn't cause your control arms to rub.

salogCL

haha i know... i can fit my shoe in there

josearaygoza

i had 18X8 42 offset 2 inch+ drop no spacers no rubbing anywhere at all

josearaygoza

sorry 225/40 zr 18

dracura99

first of all i would never run spacers, if you want a wide look then purchase the right wheel. As far as your tire fitment goes
i would install the suspension and then go from there.