Ground clearance and sidewall size
#1
1999 CL3.0
Thread Starter
Ground clearance and sidewall size
Greetings old friends ![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Quick question. I'm feeling a bit reluctant about purchasing a pro-kit for my 2017 Audi a3 Etron (hatchback hybrid).
I am worried that it might be too low (I have not received the springs in the mail yet).
My 2 options are
1) Don't install the lowering springs
2) Install the lowering springs but changing the tires from 225/40/18 to 225/45/18
What do you guys think is the intelligent move?
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Quick question. I'm feeling a bit reluctant about purchasing a pro-kit for my 2017 Audi a3 Etron (hatchback hybrid).
I am worried that it might be too low (I have not received the springs in the mail yet).
My 2 options are
1) Don't install the lowering springs
2) Install the lowering springs but changing the tires from 225/40/18 to 225/45/18
What do you guys think is the intelligent move?
#2
Safety Car
Changing the overall tire diameter will affect the speedometer. In this case, your speedometer will be about slightly slower than your actual speed.
If I were you, I'd try the lowering springs first to see how it is, before considering changing tires to get back some clearance.
If I were you, I'd try the lowering springs first to see how it is, before considering changing tires to get back some clearance.
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#3
1999 CL3.0
Thread Starter
this was my inspiration
Audi A3 E-tron Forum ? View topic - Lowered (eibach) with S3 wheels
I'm really hoping I'm not going to end up slammed!
Audi A3 E-tron Forum ? View topic - Lowered (eibach) with S3 wheels
I'm really hoping I'm not going to end up slammed!
#4
Drifting
It will also affect your odometer. I have to calculate my MPG by first adding 7.8 percent to the miles traveled. Also heavier tires tend to have an effect on handling and gas mileage.
But I did that with my frontier too, and my 2.2cl. I just like large sidewalls I guess.
But I did that with my frontier too, and my 2.2cl. I just like large sidewalls I guess.