lowering the car and tire clearances

[blitzbuggy]

just wondering if my 13 inch 155/80/13 winter tires will fit if i lower the car? i dont think it should affect it, but i could be wrong

any help is appreciated.

thanks


chris

[Safety Guy]

Need more info:

-wheel width and offset?
-lowering with coil overs or ??
-Festiva or Aspire rear struts?

This info may help answer the question more accurately.

Karl

[FestYboy]

the only place i rum when loaded down is the rear bumper support bracket (thin little rod that holds the outer lower corners in place).

[Pu241]

the only place i rum when loaded down is the rear bumper support bracket (thin little rod that holds the outer lower corners in place).

And your suspension configuration and tire/wheel combo is?

[gauge_half_inch]

i would imagine you will not have a single issue with the 155s. i managed to stuff 205/50/15 bfg g-force sports on Toyota Yaris wheels in the rear with minor-moderate clearance issues. The entire tread on the tire is tucked inside the fender, so its about as low as anyone would want to run and intend to drive anywhere that isnt perfect roads. I had 195/50/15 kumhos on the same wheels and not a single clearance issue, even loaded down after a jy run hauling a trans, and full aspire swap in the back.

[ejp2fast]

also depends how much you lower it.
see this thread for how much i lowered mine:

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19901

that was when i had 165/70/13's with +45 offset (13x5.5 wheels)
because of the offset, no issues

[FestYboy]

And your suspension configuration and tire/wheel combo is?

sorry John, i'm running 155/80/13 on my stock 90 ATX, same as what his question is directed at.

[Pu241]

I wasn't certain which car you spoke of, because I know Scrappy's suspension is somewhat modified as well as larger than 13" wheels, me thinks.

[FestYboy]

you would be correct about Scrappy, Pepe on the other hand is untouched (for the moment).

[FestYboy]

this just LOWERED...

ok, so Steelstiva (Derek) just got some new shoes and was in desperate need of lowering, so that's what we did today. here's the before and after picks (side by side and cropped for easy viewing).





here's the details: 14x6 +35 offset, 165/60/14 federals, stock suspention cut 1.5 coils in the rear and 1.25 coils in the front.

[FestYboy]

ok, Update: just aligned the car, was toed out a bit and the camber is now on the limits of factory specs (-0.3*) both sides, which is just fine. As Derek left for the night, i noticed that the car had settled even more than the pix show (a few more miles were put on the car to and from the shop). I gotta say, I do good work :p

[JPT]

^ I gotta say you do good work too! The car is sweet!

[blitzbuggy]

nice i am just asking, because i am interestend in the fms springs, my rims are off a Hyundai accent early 90's

[FestYboy]

if you're gonna do the FMS spring thing, get 165/70/13s