Here’s my 22 Sport Touring! *Need help figuring out lowering*

[Hiimzomby]

Hey everyone! So I just got my wheels installed yesterday. Aodhan DS06 19x9.5 with Lexani 265/30/19 tires.

What I failed to realize was the amount of poke this size would get me. It’s about .75-1 in. I planned on lowering it with some Eibach Pros but noticed my rear wheels barely have 1.5 in of clearance. My front tires have more. About 2.75 in.

The rear I feel is that low because I have a 12” woofer in the back and a car seat plus the spare tire. Now Since my wheels will no longer tuck can I just install the eibachs on the front of the car? I actually like the poke but am worried about rubbing since the tire is out about an inch like I mentioned.

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[Savannah@TSP]

So, I too ran into that issue after lowering my Si (18x9.5 with 255/35).

You do have some options.

1. Install adjustable rear camber and rear toe arms. This will allow you to bring the top of the tire inward (negative camber) so that you can clear that rear quarter panel. If you choose this route, there is very little camber adjustment on the front to clear the front fender, so you may want to buy some coilovers with camber plates installed (like Silver's NeoMax). The handling will improve if the negative camber isn't done excessively, and the toe is as close to 0 as possible. The downside to this option is that your tires will not last very long. Toe will eat your tires faster than camber, but nonetheless, this method will eat your tires. I opted for this on my Si and expect those tires to last 3 months, tops.

2. Sell your wheels and get new ones. I know you probably don't want to hear this - I don't think anyone does - but it's the option that likely makes the most financial sense unless you can get tires for cheap. If you go this route and plan to lower your car, I'd stick with 18s. 18x8.5 is a popular option; offset and tire size is up to you and how you want the car stanced.

 

[Hiimzomby]

So, I too ran into that issue after lowering my Si (18x9.5 with 255/35).

You do have some options.

1. Install adjustable rear camber and rear toe arms. This will allow you to bring the top of the tire inward (negative camber) so that you can clear that rear quarter panel. If you choose this route, there is very little camber adjustment on the front to clear the front fender, so you may want to buy some coilovers with camber plates installed (like Silver's NeoMax). The handling will improve if the negative camber isn't done excessively, and the toe is as close to 0 as possible. The downside to this option is that your tires will not last very long. Toe will eat your tires faster than camber, but nonetheless, this method will eat your tires. I opted for this on my Si and expect those tires to last 3 months, tops.

2. Sell your wheels and get new ones. I know you probably don't want to hear this - I don't think anyone does - but it's the option that likely makes the most financial sense unless you can get tires for cheap. If you go this route and plan to lower your car, I'd stick with 18s. 18x8.5 is a popular option; offset and tire size is up to you and how you want the car stanced.

Thanks for the info! I’m going to install the eibachs in the front and see how it does. The rear is how I like it. Just need the front to match. Coil overs are also something ID rather not get into since my ocd will have me changing the settings constantly lol. I’m trying to stay away from negative camber because of the tire degradation as well. This is also my daily so I’m ok with not lowering it too. Again thank you for the input!

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