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Old 03-20-2010, 01:11 AM
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Lowering with 17" alloy?

My Jazz has not been lowered but im thinking of getting new alloy which is 17" with lower suspension system. Is there any problem if i lower the car 2" with 17" alloy?
 
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Old 03-20-2010, 05:11 AM
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i think most definetly
 
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Old 03-20-2010, 06:23 AM
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what year? it depends on tire size aswell
 
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Old 03-20-2010, 06:31 AM
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I've been running 205 40 17's, and now 215 40 17's (for autocross). I had the Skunk2 1.5" drop springs, and the car would rub some when turning and hitting a bump at the same time. I now use Swift 1.25" drop springs, and have no rub, unless it's a big bump and turn combo situation. I don't have any pictures with the 215's yet, but here are some pictures from last year's autocrosses:
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I guess that you could drop it 2", but you would need to alter the fender's, and you would loose ride quality and real world handling.(IMO)
 

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Old 03-20-2010, 10:38 AM
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my current alloy is 16" tire size is 245 40 something im not sure, i dont know what tire size could fit that 17" alloy
thanks 01screw, ur infos are very helpful
 
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Old 03-20-2010, 11:01 AM
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215/40/17....with H&R sport drop......

the rear used to rub a little until i did the poor man's fender rolled.....
 
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Old 03-20-2010, 11:08 AM
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Check your wheel offset as well...you want +45 or higher for best fitment and no rubbing.
 
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