View Full Version : what springs to make my tires tuck
Rease3
12-25-2006, 01:02 PM
i kinda want to make my tires tuck or mayb be able to fit 1 finger between the wheel gap like in my signature does any one know what springs will do that that will work with stock struts?
vtecduck
12-25-2006, 02:15 PM
sportlines will be really close to that drop, I ran mine with stock struts for a while before I got my illuminas
groundcontrol sleeves on eibachs :TU: adjustable
if u just want springs go with H&R Race they will work with stock shocks but not for long
Rease3
12-26-2006, 09:13 AM
thanks for the input..look at my thread and give me more input there
necro
12-26-2006, 10:32 AM
Why would you wanna be on stock struts? You should have aftermarket struts especially w/ a drop like that.
If its the $$$ thats holding you back then. Save the $$ until you can get the aftermarket struts. You'll blow out those stock struts in no time.
jimmyb34
12-26-2006, 10:34 AM
Why would you wanna be on stock struts? You should have aftermarket struts especially w/ a drop like that.
If its the $$$ thats holding you back then. Save the $$ until you can get the aftermarket struts. You'll blow out those stock struts in no time.
ive been lowered for at least 6 months if not more.. a substantial drop on stock struts... they finally just blew yesterday lol
get somethign adjustable... i like being able to raise my car if needed. but be able to do it with the turn of a wrench... not swapping out springs
necro
12-26-2006, 10:46 AM
ive been lowered for at least 6 months if not more.. a substantial drop on stock struts... they finally just blew yesterday lol
Haha u must have some special struts lol. But u right it does depend on the drop. But it looks like he wants to be slammed. There's no way those stock struts will last over a month. Plus the ride quality is another thing he needs to consider w/ the size of the tires & rims combo he has.
Rease3- You need to also take into account that you'll need a camber kit and alignment. Not every1 does that, but i doubt you'll want to buy tires every 2 months b/c of immature tire wear.
Rease3
12-27-2006, 04:18 PM
ive been lowered for at least 6 months if not more.. a substantial drop on stock struts... they finally just blew yesterday lol
get somethign adjustable... i like being able to raise my car if needed. but be able to do it with the turn of a wrench... not swapping out springs
what are some good package thats adjustable...what you have on yours? give me options i think ima make mah dad buy them since he aint really get me nothing for xmas
Haha u must have some special struts lol. But u right it does depend on the drop. But it looks like he wants to be slammed. There's no way those stock struts will last over a month. Plus the ride quality is another thing he needs to consider w/ the size of the tires & rims combo he has.
Rease3- You need to also take into account that you'll need a camber kit and alignment. Not every1 does that, but i doubt you'll want to buy tires every 2 months b/c of immature tire wear.
i know i need a camber kit and an alignment my rear tires are bald in the inside from idn what but i wanted to get suspension work done b4 i replaced them all and hopefully get new 17"s i dont want it slammed but i want to b able to put like a finger or 2 in between the wheel gap...but i also want something adjustable 2 since is my dd for now till my accord gets fixed
Steve-O
12-27-2006, 04:28 PM
i kinda want to make my tires tuck or mayb be able to fit 1 finger between the wheel gap like in my signature does any one know what springs will do that that will work with stock struts?if it's looks your after, quick and easy setup would be H&R race springs with tokico illumina shocks :TU:
i put that combo in my friend's 96 integra. with 15x6.5" nippon pro spec-3s (buddy club replicas, same style as the rims on the civic in your sig) and 195/50/15 yoko avs tires, it looked killer :TU:
jimmyb34
12-27-2006, 07:48 PM
im using omnipower sleeves.. plan to pick up some koni yellows here sometime soon
8urvet
12-27-2006, 07:58 PM
im runnin neuspeed springs and cant fit a finger under and looks really good running a 205/40/16
jspdguy21
12-27-2006, 08:00 PM
if it's looks your after, quick and easy setup would be H&R race springs with tokico illumina shocks :TU:
i put that combo in my friend's 96 integra. with 15x6.5" nippon pro spec-3s (buddy club replicas, same style as the rims on the civic in your sig) and 195/50/15 yoko avs tires, it looked killer :TU:
agree
Rease3
12-27-2006, 08:34 PM
well i hav 17's give me a good package...that will sit a lil higher that the 1 in my sig
Steve-O
12-27-2006, 09:22 PM
well i hav 17's give me a good package...that will sit a lil higher that the 1 in my sigthe springs and shocks are what give you the tuck at the fenderwell. the lowest and safest tire you can get for a 17" wheel for a honda is 205/40/17. i'd still go with H&R Race on illuminas with said tires and it should be low enough for what you want :TU:
if you want to get your overall ride height lower, you need to make the wheel smaller and keep the smallest possible tire size on it. the lowest i know of would be 15x6.5 wheel with a 195/50/15 tire
Rease3
12-27-2006, 09:43 PM
the springs and shocks are what give you the tuck at the fenderwell. the lowest and safest tire you can get for a 17" wheel for a honda is 205/40/17. i'd still go with H&R Race on illuminas with said tires and it should be low enough for what you want :TU:
if you want to get your overall ride height lower, you need to make the wheel smaller and keep the smallest possible tire size on it. the lowest i know of would be 15x6.5 wheel with a 195/50/15 tire
that is the tire i have on my 17's so u say go with h&r with illuminas. who else thinks this is a good package?
leftbraned
12-27-2006, 09:48 PM
PHew... springs? you just take out the springs...its worth like 89 hp at the wheels! All the tuck you want and none of the cost!
Steve-O
12-27-2006, 09:49 PM
that is the tire i have on my 17's so u say go with h&r with illuminas. who else thinks this is a good package?i think the only lower springs are neuspeed race or intrax super sports both of which are 2.5" at all corners (intrax super sports aren't normally stocked by retailers and they're hit and miss on ebay). the neuspeed race are 2.5" F and 2.3" R if i'm not mistaken.
if you're going to go 2.0" or lower, id strongly recommend aftermarket shocks because oem units won't be able to handle so low of a drop without compromising ride quality. i have the illuminas myself and i love the adjustments on them and the ride quality you get with the various settings :TU:.
my friend that i installed the set on his integra really liked them as well
Rease3
12-27-2006, 10:28 PM
where can i find these at for a good price?
Rease3
12-27-2006, 11:09 PM
or what you think about these? omnipower sleevs with koni yellows
1990reds13
12-28-2006, 12:29 AM
i'm running skunk2 springs on stock struts for now and i can fit about a finger in the wheel gap..my only question is will aftermarket shocks/struts lower it a little bit more?
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