New Wheels: Spacers/Springs Question

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Old 07-24-2013, 01:20 PM
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New Wheels: Spacers/Springs Question

So I finally got my new wheels but now it appears to be sitting way too high and then theirs the issue i have with the wheels being sunk in and not flush with the sides.

Can someone recommend what springs and spacer sizes I should be leaning towards (I currently have the Eibach Pro Kit) ?

I wish coils were in my budget however they are way too pricey for me for awhile after I told myself i'd be done after these wheels.

Setup is 20x9 Front W/ 245/35/20 Hankook K110 V12 with 20x10.5 Rear with 285/30/20 Hankook k110 v12
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Old 07-24-2013, 01:29 PM
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From the pictures you wouldn't need much more than 5-10mm spacers. What are your offsets so I can give you a more exact number. If you want lower I know H&R sport springs are lower than the Eibachs.
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Originally Posted by BluestickG
From the pictures you wouldn't need much more than 5-10mm spacers. What are your offsets so I can give you a more exact number. If you want lower I know H&R sport springs are lower than the Eibachs.
32 & 45 I believe... Thanks!
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Are the springs new as well, or were they on before the new wheels?
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On Before the wheels... The gap is pretty significant... They've been on for a couple months
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I have the eibach pro kit as well and I have a 1 finger gap all the way around. (stock 19" rims and tires) Looks plenty low. Wouldn't the gap be the same with new wheels and tires? Like wouldn't the overall diameter of the tire/wheel be the same give or take a mm or two?
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Originally Posted by tmmueller
I have the eibach pro kit as well and I have a 1 finger gap all the way around. (stock 19" rims and tires) Looks plenty low. Wouldn't the gap be the same with new wheels and tires? Like wouldn't the overall diameter of the tire/wheel be the same give or take a mm or two?

Gap got Huge! I had 20mm spacers all around with them and it looked perfect... Not sure if its because the wheels are larger and raised the car up higher? Lower profile tires?
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Do like a 5mm in front maybe a 10 in the rear. The lower profile tires is what does it. With a lower profile the tire becomes more square than oval. So going to 20's you will see more gap
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I was thinking 10mm all around ... Is that too much ? I want them to sit flush
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I've the same tire specs and offsets on my cv7s and next Thursday I'm going with a 5mm spacer in the front and 10mm in the back, should be close to perfect after that.
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Originally Posted by Ryno23
I've the same tire specs and offsets on my cv7s and next Thursday I'm going with a 5mm spacer in the front and 10mm in the back, should be close to perfect after that.
What springs do you think I should go with ?
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^^im actually running BC Coilovers. If they're in your budget, I would definitely recommend them, that way you can go with whatever ride height you like best on your car.
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Originally Posted by Ryno23
^^im actually running BC Coilovers. If they're in your budget, I would definitely recommend them, that way you can go with whatever ride height you like best on your car.
They aren't at the moment , have a couple vacations over the next few months ... I am leaning toward the Tein S Techs , 5mm front 10mm back, thoughts
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Understandable. Honestly im not sure about what springs are the right ones to go with because I knew I was going with coils right off the bat. As for the spacers, I am going to be having those put on next thursday along with taking my rears a little lower and some negative camber in the rear so I could definitely let you know how everything goes. Just shoot me a PM on thursday or friday of next week so I don't forget haha.
Old 07-25-2013, 04:37 PM
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After looking into it a little more i'm thinking H&R Springs may be the best bet to get the look I want... I'm afraid the wheels might tuck with the Tein S Techs and the H&R seem to be a little less aggressive then do 5mm front and 10mm back..


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