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Old 08-11-2004, 07:29 AM
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Question How much can i lower my car?

I just installed some AFS 18x9.5 Z06 rims on my car last week, and it seems like my car sits higher. I always wanted to lower it, but i dont want any rubbing issues. the tires are 275/35/18. I was wondering if anybody could help me decide on what lowering kit to buy. and when i do lower it, what exactly do i have to do to keep from eating my brand new tires up any suggestions would help
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Old 08-11-2004, 08:39 AM
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Re: How much can i lower my car?

I think you are seeing an optical illusion.
245/50R16 is 25.645" tall by my calculations, and
275/35R18 is 25.578" tall which is virtually the same size.

Therefore an 1" drop should be do-able

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Old 08-11-2004, 06:12 PM
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Re: How much can i lower my car?

hey man i have the exact same rims the 18x9.5 afs zo6 wheels mine are polished, and i have 275/40/18 tires which are taller than yours. and i am installing the sportlines (1.8 drop) on my car nexk week. its going to be close but i will just have to be carefull! i thinks its going to look great. anyone else with simular setup?????????????????

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Re: How much can i lower my car?

Dont I have to change something with the chamber angle or something of that sort. like get chamber adjusters or something like that, or do i just need to go get it aligned.
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