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Cliu91 07-02-2014 11:34 AM
New wheels or suspension first?
 
For those who got their wheels, did you get suspension done before, with, or after new wheels?

ZionsWrath 07-02-2014 11:46 AM
Suspension, then wheels.

In close succession if you can afford it.

Don't forget a good alignment so you don't ruin your new tires.

Letty Ortiz 07-02-2014 11:50 AM
suspension before wheels always.

now if you're talking about getting cheap Taiwanese suspension then do wheels first because that will delay you ruining the ride and handling of the car :lol:

Cliu91 07-02-2014 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath (Post 1826591)
Suspension, then wheels.

In close succession if you can afford it.

Don't forget a good alignment so you don't ruin your new tires.
Why in close succession? Is there a specific reason?

I don't want to cheap out, so for both suspension and wheels I'm probably going to budget around 5.5k?

I don't have much knowledge on coils, but I'm told KW V3s are a good reliable choice. Got my eyes on a set of ADVAN TCIIIs as well.

What suspension setup are you running?

sdemo 07-02-2014 12:01 PM
Don't forget to factor tires, mounting/balancing, and alignment into that number. I had my TPMS transferred from my stock wheels over to my new wheels, so my numbers may be a bit high, but here's how it panned out for me...

Suspension: $1900 (RS*R Sports-i)
Wheels: $1400 (WedsSport SA-10r)
Tires: $1100 (Michelin PSS 255/35/18)
Alignment: $100

Total: $4500

$5,500 should be plenty, assuming you install the suspension yourself, and depending on the deals you get on tires/wheels and whatever suspension you choose.

Reaper 07-02-2014 12:04 PM
TIRES then everything else.

Reaper 07-02-2014 12:05 PM
factory suspension is good enough to drastically exceed the capabilities of the stock tires.

ZionsWrath 07-02-2014 12:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cliu91 (Post 1826603)
Why in close succession? Is there a specific reason?

I don't want to cheap out, so for both suspension and wheels I'm probably going to budget around 5.5k?

I don't have much knowledge on coils, but I'm told KW V3s are a good reliable choice. Got my eyes on a set of ADVAN TCIIIs as well.

What suspension setup are you running?
Well you are going to hate walking up to your car with a sick drop on stock sunken wheels that is the only reason lol

Me? I'm stock, I'm more into track right now. Don't want to go down the suspension rabbit hole for a while.

ericmpena 07-02-2014 12:22 PM
I did suspension first because I thought I wanted to keep the factory wheels. That didn't last long...

ModBargains.com 07-02-2014 12:33 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ZionsWrath (Post 1826591)
Suspension, then wheels.

In close succession if you can afford it.

Don't forget a good alignment so you don't ruin your new tires.
Exactly what I would have said. If you absolutely have to do it separately, do suspension first, then wheels second.

husker741 07-02-2014 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by sdemo (Post 1826610)
Don't forget to factor tires, mounting/balancing, and alignment into that number. I had my TPMS transferred from my stock wheels over to my new wheels, so my numbers may be a bit high, but here's how it panned out for me...

Suspension: $1900 (RS*R Sports-i)
Wheels: $1400 (WedsSport SA-10r)
Tires: $1100 (Bridgestone PSS 255/35/18)
Alignment: $100

Total: $4500

$5,500 should be plenty, assuming you install the suspension yourself, and depending on the deals you get on tires/wheels and whatever suspension you choose.
Since when did Bridgestone make Pilot Super Sports?

Trettiosjuan 07-02-2014 12:47 PM
Get some lighter wheels 17" and a good not to harsh tire (PSS), and realize the stock suspension is excellent when you actually drive the car. Too many people confuse good handling with a slammed feel... and looks...

sdemo 07-02-2014 01:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by husker741 (Post 1826675)
Since when did Bridgestone make Pilot Super Sports?
I had icea tea this morning instead of coffee; bite me.

Goya 07-02-2014 01:30 PM
suspension first since lowering the car will obviously change your clearance for wheels/tires. So once its lower, you can get a better idea of what size/offset wheels and tires would be good.


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