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Just a note: Lowering the car won't affect what diameter wheels you can put on because in the end you should have the same rolling diameter to keep your speedo accurate.

Iif you lowered the car and it's fine with the stock wheels, then you should be able to fit any other diameter wheel as long as the rolling diameter (wheel + tyre) is the same.

Lowering does affect how wide your wheels can be though.

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my whale with 20 x 8.5" wheels and 225/30 tyres.

doesnt rub at all.

lowered with Kei Office coilovers.

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as you can see, i would presume fitting 17s and slamming on its guts wouldnt be of any issue as long as the rim offset is ok.

Edited by _8OO5TED_

only time it has rubbed is when the car is on an angle and im turning sharply....

otherwise, its perfect :P

also, removed guard lining to make some extra room too.

was hoping to go lower, but my front tyres were running on the wiring loom that ran through the front guard lining so i cant.

Edited by _8OO5TED_

Did you guys need to get your gaurds rolled or anything like that when you lowered? if my 33s been lowered by previous owner its still pretty close to stock height and with my momo 17s on it the tyres rub sometimes when turning sharp, anyone know where to get gaurds rolled in vic?Id like to go lower.

Also Ive come across a few low king springs for 33s for sale, what kind of ride could I expect if I had these fitted?

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