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01-20-2022, 12:02 PM | #1 |
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wheels/tires and coilovers
Hey guys, Im new to the car world. I recently got a 2014 FRS and I want to change the wheels from the stock ones (215/45R17, 17x7+48) to some aftermarket ones (245/35R18, 18x8+38). the thing is, i dont want the wheels to rub because my suspension is still stock, so im thinking about going on coilovers. the thing with that is that i read somewhere online that the cv joints on this car are weak, so i would need a diff/subframe riser if im going on coils. is that true? I want to keep the stock height, maybe lower it by .25-.5 of an inch. would i need a diff riser so that the cv joint doesnt break?
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Why 18's? They are more expensive, heavier, and tires are more expensive.
There is an entire section of the forum with tire/wheel setups with pictures. I recommend looking there. People are getting away with 245's on stock struts. The stock CV's are not an issue unless you are running stupid low, and even then it is not the issue people make it.
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If that is your reasoning that is fine, a lot of people don't understand the negatives which is why it gets asked.
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if i were to go on lowering springs, will i be able to use the stock struts or would i have to buy new ones?
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Lowering only 0.5", you don't have to worry about stock suspension or drive/halfshafts. Or going to coilovers or struts/shocks. RS-R Down springs will lower you ~0.5". If you go lower than RCE Yellows (0.8"), IMO you'd wanna get Bilstein B6, or go coilovers due to stock struts having limited bump travel. |
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