Ok, so when you add 22" wheels to a stock setup, I assume this raises the ground clearance of your car by 1 or 2 inches? So if you were to add the Eibach lowering (1.6" drop) springs to the car with 22's, would they bring it back to the stock ground clearance or would it be lower than stock?
Ground clearance question-stock vs 22's with Eibach springs
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ink - great question. I cant help yet but I will be watching this thread too for the answer.
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Wrong. You have to go to ultra low profiles in 22" You must clear the control arm bolt at the front above the wheels. Also, it is very wise to keep the overall diameter of the wheels the same as stock because of all of the computerised transmission, spedometer, and braking programs.ink said:
Your car will stay at factory height - which is under 5 and a half inches of ground clearance. Go to the tech section for 22" wheels. These subjects are vey well explained. If you lower further, remember , the wheelbase is 120" long.
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Yes I know this already. But even when using say a 35 profile tire with a 22" wheel, this still has a larger diameter then a stock setup, am I correct? The overall diameter of a 22" wheel with a 35 profile tire is 29.3" according to online rim shops (correct me if Im wrong). Does anyone know the overall diameter of the stock 17" wheel with tire?
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Hi ink. I assumed you had 18" OEM.ink said:
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When you say 17" wheels, are you talking about a base/touring model? The C's have 18's. Check out this thread for a visual comparison of the 18's vs 22's: http://www.300cforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3673
It's a bit deceiving to look at, but the ride height is nearly identical for both vehicles. Look at the clearance area under the vehicle and you'll see that it looks the same. The overall diameter of the 22's is very close to the original 18's (just slightly larger).
It's a bit deceiving to look at, but the ride height is nearly identical for both vehicles. Look at the clearance area under the vehicle and you'll see that it looks the same. The overall diameter of the 22's is very close to the original 18's (just slightly larger).
Yes I have the 300 Touring with the 17" wheels. How do these compare to 22's with 35 profile tires?
My main concern is how much ground clearance will I actually lose when going to a 22" wheel with a 35 profile tire and the Eiback lowering kit. I already notice my car hits some parking blocks and scrapes on steep driveways, so if the car will be much lower then I probably will not lower it. Thanks for the replys so far.
My main concern is how much ground clearance will I actually lose when going to a 22" wheel with a 35 profile tire and the Eiback lowering kit. I already notice my car hits some parking blocks and scrapes on steep driveways, so if the car will be much lower then I probably will not lower it. Thanks for the replys so far.
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