More Tire Questions

the1lyden · 01-14-2013, 09:32 AM

Hey guys, i have read through several threads and haven't really found what i am looking for. I want to close the gap between the tire and the body, but i don't want to lower.

I want 18 inch rims
I want a little wider tire than the stock 225's
i do not want to lower at all
i don't want rubbing if i can avoid it
I am not too concerned if my Speedo is off a bit

I was wondering which might best provide what i want:
235/40/18
235/45/18
245/40/18
245/45/18

I currently have:
225/50/16

Thoughts?

01-14-2013, 10:58 AM

Probably a 235/40R18.

tw0123 · 01-14-2013, 10:21 PM

not to be rude, but if you don't lower the car with bigger wheels you will be entering super 4x4 mode... not quite donk mode... I have mine lowered with 20's and it sits pretty much stock height if not a bit higher... I hate it to the point I am trying different spring combos to see which will give me a better drop, otherwise I am searching for new wheels...

03glgold · 01-15-2013, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tw0123

not to be rude, but if you don't lower the car with bigger wheels you will be entering super 4x4 mode... not quite donk mode... I have mine lowered with 20's and it sits pretty much stock height if not a bit higher... I hate it to the point I am trying different spring combos to see which will give me a better drop, otherwise I am searching for new wheels...

this...remember that with 18's yes add 1 inch towards the fender however it also lifts the car an inch so you could put certain drops on it and go back around factory ride height...this is if you put close to the same thickness of rubber

the1lyden · 01-15-2013, 09:10 AM

Hmmm, well the car is 10 years old, maybe those parts could use replacing anyways....

Where would you recommend getting some lowering springs? about how much would it run me??? it is something i could do myself or would i need a shop to take care of it? i am only slightly mechanically inclined.

sleepyalero · 01-15-2013, 10:12 AM

i installed my suspension myself.

gr2 struts, 52-54$ a piece. (need 4)

canuck springs, 189$ + 30$ shipping. (theres also other options, i think these are the cheapest)

kyb boot kits, 10$ each. (need 4)

front stut mounts i have MOOG. it was 67.xx with free shipping (set of 2)

rear strut mounts. also MOOG 38-40$ free ship. (set of 2)

you can rent a spring compressor from an auto store, or you can just take it to a shop and have them put the sprigs/struts together. i went to a GM dealer they charged me 169$ to get the job done.

then from there you can just install em, you will need an alignment after install.

the1lyden · 01-15-2013, 10:52 AM

Thanks for typing all that out Sleepy.... Hmmm that is another $700 or so... i just don't know if it is worth doing for me...

i am already planning on:
new stereo and speakers: $750
New Header and exhaust: $600
new intake (not sure about shipping): $100
AAS Body Kit: $400 + shipping???
New rims and tires: $950
Tint windows: $150
New/Bigger Calipers and Rotors: $200

I don't know if the car will last long enough for me to save the money to pay to get it lowered....

03glgold · 01-15-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by the1lyden

Thanks for typing all that out Sleepy.... Hmmm that is another $700 or so... i just don't know if it is worth doing for me...

i am already planning on:
new stereo and speakers: $750
New Header and exhaust: $600
new intake (not sure about shipping): $100
AAS Body Kit: $400 + shipping???
New rims and tires: $950
Tint windows: $150
New/Bigger Calipers and Rotors: $200

I don't know if the car will last long enough for me to save the money to pay to get it lowered....

don't forget the paint for that AAS kit...I just got a quote for painting the razzi kit and it was $4-600...it also matters if the fitment is correct for the AAS as to if it costs extra to make it right

tw0123 · 01-15-2013, 11:20 AM

Honestly if i were you i would do the suspension before the appearance (body kit) it will help the car perform much better and help keep the car where you want it especially with the small performance mods you have planned as well. Don't want to lose control due to a suspension component not handling the power you have...

jawa · 01-15-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tw0123

. Don't want to lose control due to a suspension component not handling the power you have...

haha all 150 of it

sleepyalero · 01-15-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by the1lyden

Thanks for typing all that out Sleepy.... Hmmm that is another $700 or so... i just don't know if it is worth doing for me...

i am already planning on:
new stereo and speakers: $750
New Header and exhaust: $600
new intake (not sure about shipping): $100
AAS Body Kit: $400 + shipping???
New rims and tires: $950
Tint windows: $150
New/Bigger Calipers and Rotors: $200

I don't know if the car will last long enough for me to save the money to pay to get it lowered....

No problem man. Although I would do rims then lower, then other mods. Intake you can find dirt cheap on eBay, with free shipping I'm sure.

I waited 5 years to lower my car, and man I wish I did it way sooner...