I have a 99 3.8L Camaro. I just got 18" wheels and 245/40/18 tires put on. I want to lower my car 1.5 to 2 inches in the back and 1 to 1.5 inches in the front. Will there be any problems if i do this?(rubbing, etc.)? What all will i need to do this? Which springs and other parts are the best value?

 

We need to know the width and offset of your wheels to give you a better idea.

You must have 18x8 wheels? (Just guessing from the tire size...)

What offset (or backspacing) are they?

-Shawn

 

yea they are 18 x 8...but i have no idea on the backspacing

 

anyone?

 

If you can give me the backspacing or offset on the wheels, I can give you some good info...

-Shawn

 

yes!
offset/backspacing is key !

hmmm, are the wheels by chance "eagle" five spoke design ?

 

the offspacing shouldnt matter too much...i dont think you will have a problem. the stock 16x8's dont even come close to rubbing when lowered, and 245-40-18 is the same diameter as 245-50-16. unless you have a reverse offset of like 50mm, then you might have a problem.

 

The wheels are 18 x 8.5 Arelli Jovan's...i think the offset is +38 mm

 

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Your offset would have to be WAY off for 245's to rub. An 8.5" 38mm won't rub. I have 275's with Eibach Sportlines (they're for sale, I just added coilovers) on 17 x 9.5 46mm offset and I have no problems.

PS, nice wheels Chucky!!!

Side note: I just ordered a set of 17 x 9.5 38mm offset ZR-1's for the front for autocross, it should take those out about .5" more than my existing Borbet 46mm wheels which is exactly what it needed anyway. I always wondered why people didn't just make 17 x 10's with the proper offset instead of the 9.5's??

 

If i get the Eibach Sportlines is there anything else i need to lower my car? or are the springs the only thing?

 

Shocks are your Friend! I'd recommend getting some performace shocks when you lower your car.

 

I second that. Get the very best you can afford. I use Koni Sport SA's in the front anf Bilstein HD's in the rear.

 

What will happen if I just put on the Eibach sportline springs?
If i get shocks where is a good place to buy them?
where's a good place to buy the springs?
Are springs and shocks all i neeD?