correct me if I'm wrong... (tire/suspension measurements vs stock)
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correct me if I'm wrong... (tire/suspension measurements vs stock)
I just compared my '96 lx with a coworkers bone-stock '00 lx
my car:
- has 205/40 r16 rubber on 16x7" rims
- measures 1'10" at the top of the fender arch
her car:
- has stock 185/65 r14 rubber on stock steelies
- measures 2'1" at the top of the fender arch
facts I know:
- for 16's on 96-00 civics, they should be on 205/45 r16, technically
- the springs I'm on (which shall remain nameless, but they're not cut OEM) arn't 3" drop springs
so my assumption is:
- I'm lowered 2", and the extra 1" is really a half inch of missing tire diameter
sound about right?
I'm pretty sure it works out, but I want to be positive so I get shocks that will work on a 2" drop.
thanks in advance
my car:
- has 205/40 r16 rubber on 16x7" rims
- measures 1'10" at the top of the fender arch
her car:
- has stock 185/65 r14 rubber on stock steelies
- measures 2'1" at the top of the fender arch
facts I know:
- for 16's on 96-00 civics, they should be on 205/45 r16, technically
- the springs I'm on (which shall remain nameless, but they're not cut OEM) arn't 3" drop springs
so my assumption is:
- I'm lowered 2", and the extra 1" is really a half inch of missing tire diameter
sound about right?
I'm pretty sure it works out, but I want to be positive so I get shocks that will work on a 2" drop.
thanks in advance
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Re: correct me if I'm wrong... (sirsmokesalot)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sirsmokesalot »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so my assumption is:
- I'm lowered 2", and the extra 1" is really a half inch of missing tire diameter </TD></TR></TABLE>
The difference in tire sizes should only account for 1/2" of height not 1".
- I'm lowered 2", and the extra 1" is really a half inch of missing tire diameter </TD></TR></TABLE>
The difference in tire sizes should only account for 1/2" of height not 1".
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From: Mustafar
Re: (sirsmokesalot)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sirsmokesalot »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so its 1/4" of missing tire diameter?</TD></TR></TABLE>
No, it's a 1" difference in diameter, but only 1/2" is actually affecting the ride height. The other half (above the axle) is merely filling up the wheel well. Does that make sense?
No, it's a 1" difference in diameter, but only 1/2" is actually affecting the ride height. The other half (above the axle) is merely filling up the wheel well. Does that make sense?
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Re: (Padawan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Padawan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well, judging solely from the measurements, the springs would be providing an approximate 2.5" drop.</TD></TR></TABLE>
that would make sense.
yeah, I know for sure the ride heights are accurate for each fender from the ground to the apex, all measured on a level surface. it was just a matter of where my springs ended the height difference, and my tire difference began.
that would make sense.
yeah, I know for sure the ride heights are accurate for each fender from the ground to the apex, all measured on a level surface. it was just a matter of where my springs ended the height difference, and my tire difference began.
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