Lowering springs aftermarket risand tires

[zm911]

I want to install lowering springs and i was wondering if i install them will my tires grind against the car? I have aftermarket 16" rims on my Versa

[vkheifets]

It depends how much you are lowering

[biggie]

Definately shouldn't. Unless you have way too tall/wide of tires. And aftermarket lowering spring should not drop more than 2".

[zm911]

Thanx Im going to order the springs soonso we will see how it will turn out

[rafa2210]

my rims are 17" and i have no problem at all, except bumps,... i have to pass them extremly slow for the exhaust pipe not to hit the street ...

and a piece of advice! once u put them on, dont forget the new height when you go parking at a store!! lmao.... remember u'll be lower that the sidewalk and of those cement things they put in the parking spaces...

[manvan]

also start planning your routes around speed bumps, train tracks, and potholes, you want to avoid them at all cost, ill drive 30 min out of the way to avoid them

[marleyfan]

ill drive 30 min out of the way to avoid them

You'll put the extra mileage on your car, burn the extra gas, and put the extra pollution into the air all so your car can be 1 1/2" lower? I can understand lowering a car, cuz it does look better. But when you are changing your driving habits resulting in more wear and tear, more gas and more pollution, all for an inch and a half....that just doesnt make sense to me.

[#1Tango]

i have the springs. i just drive normally.. sure you got to watch out of speed bumbs and pot holes along with steep driveways but other than that, its gives you better handling and looks better.

[manvan]

i got an exhaust to and it sits lower then yours so i have to be aware of that to at all times

[Gr8dave37]

You'll put the extra mileage on your car, burn the extra gas, and put the extra pollution into the air all so your car can be 1 1/2" lower? I can understand lowering a car, cuz it does look better. But when you are changing your driving habits resulting in more wear and tear, more gas and more pollution, all for an inch and a half....that just doesnt make sense to me.

Lowering spring lower the vehicle reducing the center of gravity (yes I realize how tall the car is, which is even more reason to do it) which in turn lowers teh center of gravity allowing the car to handle better.

[marleyfan]

Lowering spring lower the vehicle reducing the center of gravity (yes I realize how tall the car is, which is even more reason to do it) which in turn lowers teh center of gravity allowing the car to handle better.

Let's be honest here. 90% of the reason for lowering, for most people, is for looks. I don't know about you, but I use my car to go to work, get groceries, basically to get from one place to another. The car handles pretty well already. Why do I need to make it handle like a sports car to go to work? But the point of my post is that the person I quoted will go out of his way and put on extra miles just for the pleasure of being one and a half inches lower. If you can drive normally, but just watch for potholes, that's one thing. But to go 30 min out of your way just cuz it's lowered....well I still don't get it. But to each their own I guess. I would love to lower mine (don't have the money) but if it meant I would have to change my routes and cost me more in gas and time it wouldn't be worth it.

[TiidaPTY507]

Definately shouldn't. Unless you have way too tall/wide of tires. And aftermarket lowering spring should not drop more than 2".

Known of anyone who's installed Tanabe springs with tires 225/45-17? Will they rub? I'm planning on buying this springs but not so sure if I'll have to change the tires I have right now. Any info will be appreciated.

Thanks!