Wheel Fitment Thread

[RedRyder]

How low are you?

If anything I'd go with either the first ones up front with small spacer, or the second ones with no spacer. The rear would take a little work but you could fit the 18x8.75 +20, or the 18x8.75 +35 if you go more conservative. Again, alot depends on your drop.

XXR's widths always weird me out.

 

[Varnell]

I'm currently dropped 2" front and back on Eibach Sport Plus suspension. I'm not opposed to getting some coilovers down the road, though.

 

[RedRyder]

That setup includes both springs and shocks? Are the shocks height adjustable?

 

[Varnell]

Nope, just lowering springs and anti-roll bars. I'm still sitting on stock struts.

 

[RedRyder]

In that case I wouldn't buy wheels right now, and either buy some aftermarket shocks for your Sportlines, or sell the springs and get coilovers. You should have your suspension buttoned up before you buy wheels, because wheel specs really depend on your suspension setup. Different suspension setups allow you to run different wheel setups.

 

[Varnell]

Alright, thanks. I've always wondered if I needed aftermarket shocks for my springs, but could never get a clear answer. Would shorter shocks make the car sit even lower? I think another half inch would be perfect.

 

[Shadow1]

Alright, thanks. I've always wondered if I needed aftermarket shocks for my springs, but could never get a clear answer. Would shorter shocks make the car sit even lower? I think another half inch would be perfect.

aftermarket struts are always needed after you drop the car. the OEM struts were not designed to sit any lower than stock height.

if you want to sit lower, your best bet would be to spend the cash and get some Koni Yellows(they have adjustable perches) or a full coilover set up. either that or get some springs that are rated for a lower drop. but with springs, you cant adjust the drop unless you cut them. and that's one thing you NEVER should do.

coilovers, you can adjust the drop to where you want it to be at any time.

 

[Varnell]

Thanks for the info. I wish I would have joined this site a year ago when I first got the car. lol

Alright, so I know even less about coilovers. Do they replace the shocks and springs, or would I need to get struts for them, too. I only ask because the Koni Yellows cost more than Form and Function Type Ones.

 

[Shadow1]

Thanks for the info. I wish I would have joined this site a year ago when I first got the car. lol

Alright, so I know even less about coilovers. Do they replace the shocks and springs, or would I need to get struts for them, too. I only ask because the Koni Yellows cost more than Form and Function Type Ones.

If you have the cash to spare get the Konis. But if not you can find Function Form Type Ones on eBay for between $560-650. With the Konis you'll still have to buy the sleeves(ground control is the best bet) which is another $250-350. So it would be a better bet to buy the FFs.

 

[Varnell]

Yea, it sounds like I'll be going the FF route. I'd like to get other parts of my car taken care of, too. lol

And, just to clarify, coilovers replace the shocks?