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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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what lowering springs w/ 315 rear tires?

whats a good lowering spring for 17x11" rear wheels with 315/35/17 tires? im figuring sportlines would be too much. A prokit? something with less drop?

i was reading that some people only put lowering springs in the front and left the back spring stock? what would be a decent spring if i only got them for the front? shocks will also be changed...

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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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Re: what lowering springs w/ 315 rear tires?

I'm running sportlines on mine. I get a lil rubbing on the passenger side on some bumps, but I need to adjust my PHR a lil more.
Old Feb 13, 2006 | 12:25 AM
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Re: what lowering springs w/ 315 rear tires?

Originally Posted by TruDualed95Z
whats a good lowering spring for 17x11" rear wheels with 315/35/17 tires?


Where did you get your rims??????
Old Feb 13, 2006 | 07:49 AM
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Re: what lowering springs w/ 315 rear tires?

BMR makes a 1" drop spring...the prokit is 1.3" or so.
Old Feb 13, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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Re: what lowering springs w/ 315 rear tires?

What's the offset on the 17x11's? If it isn't the right one (50mm) it can create rubbing problems on drastically lowered cars.
Old Feb 13, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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Re: what lowering springs w/ 315 rear tires?

im well aware of the rubbing problems on lowered cars but have researched how to roll the fender/hammer in the wheel well/etc.

i have TT2's 380ss
Old Feb 13, 2006 | 09:14 AM
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Re: what lowering springs w/ 315 rear tires?

Originally Posted by Sanger
I'm running sportlines on mine. I get a lil rubbing on the passenger side on some bumps, but I need to adjust my PHR a lil more.
any pictures of your car lowered with the 315's?
Old Feb 13, 2006 | 12:30 PM
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Re: what lowering springs w/ 315 rear tires?

Here's a picture.......

Old Feb 13, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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I'm running DMS spring with my 315's. No rubbing at all.
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