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Lowering question

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Virus
  • Window Washer
 Wusup...Maybe some one can help me with this. Im about to drop my TC 1.2" with Eibach ProKit Springs. I have 18 x 7.5 Konig wheels with 225/40-18 tires. If I put the springs on, will I have a clearance or rubbing problem? Help appreciated. Thanks

[#] May 09, 2006 05:47pm
b_WET
  • Master Mechanic
 nope. i have hotchkis on 18's and no rub at all, not even close.

[#] May 09, 2006 06:54pm
SCIONide
  • Window Washer
 My buddy has a tC cut down about a few fingers from the ground real low and he has sum big ass 19" rims and thick tires...doesnt affect the ride at all

[#] May 17, 2006 09:21pm
guitarguru44
South River
New Jersey, US
  • Godlike Advisor
 I can't imagine. Im dropped on stechs with no problem.. and the extra inch im dropped is worse the the bigger rim...

[#] May 18, 2006 10:29am
stCman
  • Window Washer
 if i drop with 19 inch rims will i have any probs at all?

[#] Jul 09, 2006 10:19pm
GReddyTC
Carlsbad
New Mexico, US
  • Master Mechanic
 no not if you make sure to get the proper width and offset

[#] Jul 11, 2006 05:18am
TCFuzion
  • Master Mechanic
 when will people learn that their first criteria in buying a wheel should NOT be diameter. "I want my tc to roll on 19's YO."

[#] Jul 11, 2006 08:43am
Game
  • Window Washer
 A tC should never roll on 19s.

[#] Jul 12, 2006 04:31pm
customtuners
Cumberland
Maryland, US
  • Window Washer
 yeah roll on 20's

[#] Aug 09, 2006 07:12pm
Oje
  • Tech Advisor
SCIONide wrote:
My buddy has a tC cut down about a few fingers from the ground real low and he has sum big ass 19" rims and thick tires...doesnt affect the ride at all


By cut down do you mean he cut the stock springs? If so thats so ghetto.

Game wrote:
A tC should never roll on 19s.


I agree. Personally id never go bigger than 17.
[#] Aug 09, 2006 09:03pm
sciontc1982
Louisville
Kentucky, US
  • Chief Mechanic
 I have some 19's right now and I think the tc looks good with them. The only bad thing is there chrome and there heavy.

[#] Aug 14, 2006 12:16am
guitarguru44
South River
New Jersey, US
  • Godlike Advisor
 i think 19s are really the perfect size for this car. of course they will be heavier, but you can just get 15s and slicks for the track...

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[#] Aug 14, 2006 07:32pm
TCFuzion
  • Master Mechanic
 Oversized rims look cheesy like the bling bling rims all the rappers have on MTV. Totally impractical, besides increase weight, larger wheels negatively affects acceleration, cornering, steering, ride quality and handling.

Plus 1 (18s on the tc) are usually the most any performance tuner would recommend for a street car. If you're all about show, then fine, but 19s are still too big. Wheels are practically the single most important part of any vehicle. People who don't know anything and act like their cars are HOT WHEELS will put mismatched wheels like 19s on a tc...and will suffer the consequences.

Its like the guys that drive the escalades with the 24's.. If you need to have the biggest rims on your ride...you're probably unconsciously compensating for OTHER things in your personal life that aren't as big as they should be.

And as far as chrome wheels on the tc...the car has a sleek, subtle style that doesn't scream out for attention, but rather sits there and catches the corner of your eye and says,"Hey, I don't NEED your attention, but since you're already looking..i'm hot ain't I?" This type of car requires a more laid back, sleek, stealthy, JDM racing style wheel. No frills, just funcionality and good form. Chrome rims belong on escalades, pimp mobiles and complete show cars...not typical otherwise-stock street driven tc's.

[#] Aug 14, 2006 08:05pm
customtuners
Cumberland
Maryland, US
  • Window Washer
 yeah, chrome rims dont belong on anything. Black is beautiul! With a polished lip ofcourse.

[#] Aug 15, 2006 02:36pm
TCFuzion
  • Master Mechanic
 i really like black rims about a little more than a year ago..but they got so friggin popular. Its like they're the new chrome...STill way better than chrome though.

I prefer a gunmetal or dark silver tone at this point in time.

And yes, polished lip is always good.

[#] Aug 15, 2006 03:20pm
07tOoCoOls
Vallejo
California, US
  • Window Washer
 I am looking to lower my tc as well since Im gettin my wheels put on next week. Which springs do you guys recommend for a 1.5 inch drop? Do you guys recommend trd springs? I was thinking of those so I dont void my extended warranty....

[#] Aug 16, 2006 08:14pm
flyingcesar
Seattle
Washington, US
  • Scion Guru
 I have the TRD spring and shocks with 18X8 wheel with 225/40/ZR18 works great has no rubbing the car dose .93G

I think the springs alone will not be enough you should also change shocks and struts to maximize stiffness (for no rubbing).

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2007 335I 4DR...
[#] Aug 16, 2006 11:48pm
TCFuzion
  • Master Mechanic
 you wheels were RAPED?? Did you call the cops?

[#] Aug 18, 2006 02:51pm

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