00 ES + SRT4 rims + 205/40/17's + 1.5 drop springs?problems?

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00 ES + SRT4 rims + 205/40/17's + 1.5 drop springs?problems?

Post by hodgesdodges » Thu May 31, 2012 10:50 am

Ok.. I have my SRT4 factory rims coming in for my 2000 ES..I was told to run a 205/40/17 tire with em..but I want to use some 1.5" lowering springs to..Can I do this or will there be trouble? thanks
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Post by Danteneon » Thu May 31, 2012 11:28 am

The springs have nothing to do with the tire size you have to run, the struts do.
If I could just figure out how to meld the Outback and the Neon into one car...

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Post by hodgesdodges » Thu May 31, 2012 12:13 pm

Ok..thanks..can i run my stock es struts?
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Post by Danteneon » Thu May 31, 2012 12:24 pm

With that sized tire, yes. Your struts won't last long if you are going to drop them 1/2" though. Just sayin.
If I could just figure out how to meld the Outback and the Neon into one car...

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