New wheels or suspension first? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Cliu91 · 07-02-2014, 11:34 AM

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

Cliu91 · 07-02-2014, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

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

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdemo

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

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Originally Posted by husker741

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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