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Snagma
25-04-2004, 06:37 PM
I got a TS wagon and im going to lower it. i got one question for ya all

I have 17" wheels, i would like to know if i put on king lows will it scrub or touch the inside of the wheel arch when going around corners. if so what can i do about it.

cheers

TheSecret
26-04-2004, 09:01 AM
nope...but i recommendu go lower!

i had 17x7 on my TS wagon...with king lows they r ok...so super lows would b nice as!

no scrapage problems at alL!

teK--
26-04-2004, 10:34 AM
Depends on your wheel width, offset, and the tyre width/profile. There's no given answer as even the same type spring from any manufacturer has allowable tolerances in kerb height, so it may just be that the 5mm or so it is too low may cause you scraping issues. The only way to tell is to go ahead with it... If it scrapes there is no cheaper way than to put the old springs back in.

MagnaBishi
26-04-2004, 01:45 PM
if you get the right offset, it shouldn't scrub at all, if it does rolling you guard is another option

Snagma
26-04-2004, 03:58 PM
If i was to drop it to super lows would i need to get new shocks or struts?

teK--
26-04-2004, 04:45 PM
If i was to drop it to super lows would i need to get new shocks or struts?

Yes... on a TS you would be up for new dampers anyway. Otherwise when lowering by such a substantial amount you should always change over to shortened/higher rate dampers.