Hi guys, Since I'm new to this car scene. i would like to apologize in Advanced if i sound Stupid anyways, So i wanted to lower my car because i don't like the Gap Between the Tires and the Body So i bought these to Lower it.

https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...oModClar=Sport

So my Question is since my car is sitting on 17" Inch. can i still put 19" rims? or I'm gonna have to stick with 17" after i lower it.

Because I'm thinking to put 19" Or 18" OEM RIMS Because i heard custom rims gives problems.

 

19 inch wheels will be fine as long as you pick the correct size. Just make sure you do your proper research, check various wheel threads to find something you like, and then check back here to validate what you are going to buy will work.

 

Lowering your sedan is a gateway drug into a whole host of related issues. The more you focus attention on stance and fitment, little considerations grow into larger priorities. Springs vs. coil-overs vs. bags, camber & toe kits, endless alignments, aftermarket end-links, wheels, tires, BBK, wheel-spacers, etc. You might think you only spent $250 on a set of lowering springs, but by this time next year, that could balloon into thousands of dollars. Not that there's anything wrong with that! It is a hobby after all. Just saying... keep your eyes open.

Since your point of entry is already set with H&R lowering springs, I'm assuming new wheels won't be an immediate next-step, because of the tremendous expense in rims & tires and all that entails. In other words, and at least for a while yet, you'll continue using your OEM 17" non-Sport rims... right?

That said, those wheels already tuck quite a bit, and even more so when you lower the car, thereby adding negative camber to the stance. So my advice at this point is to purchase a set of wheel-spacer adapters. In your case, 20mm. It's going to look real silly otherwise.

 

Not sure if you are aware, but the H&R springs drop much more than they advertise. They are the deepest dropping spring, they drop in the 2 to 2.25" range typically. This will require full Front & rear camber kits to keep your tire wear reasonable and you will have problems scraping on steep driveways, speed bumps, etc. You might consider returning them if you just wanted a mild drop and consider any of the following springs instead.
Tein H Tech (Not S Tech, they are another deep drop spring)
Eibach
Swift
Tanabe
Just wanted you to know, since they list them as a mild dropping spring.

 

You know what...? Never mind.

 

John I love that show ,LOL

And Brad great info as usual

I would listen to Brad on "Think about returning them" I had H&R's on my 2011 and after the springs settledthe car was so low I scraped everywhere. Wasn't fun .

I would really look into the Swifts I have them and there are lots of sedan guys here with them. The drop is modest at 1.5 but it will close up the gap, and 19's are fine, You can always run stock Sport 19's

 

Swifts sure are the go-to spring for the perfect drop on an AWD Sedan, at the minimum cost. Few people need camber & toe kits for that setup. Of course, the OP didn't say whether he was AWD or RWD, so it's anybody's guess for advice.

No wait, Sherlock the parts page on Tire Rack, and he bought RWD Springs. So... he drives a Journey Sedan.

OP, unless you want your car slammed and crippled and looking pretty ridiculous with OEM 17" wheels, send those springs back to Tire Rack. Otherwise you're in for a whole world of related expenses that you weren't planning on.

 

im so curious

where did you hear this?
who did you hear this from?
what are these "problems"?

 

Here's my G on Eibach Springs (rear). As a matter of fact, today was the first day I measured. It rode right, looked right, and if I begin to obsess about something then...well...it's not pretty.


Also being a noob, I didn't note a pre-Eibach baseline. Didn't occur to me then. It probably would now...though still a noob.


Oh and sorry, I didn't measure from the center of the center cap. Just from the floor. Heh, heh...





Sean

 

Fortune 500 Coilovers for the G37X platform. I'd go no other direction. Give you the flexibility you want.

The 19" coupe sport wheels are always a great option. There are a few tools on the site that will help you determine the correct wheels and tires to stay within the tolerances for the X-drive system.

 

To answer your question - Yes, you can put 19" wheels on the car. You have to pay attention to offset though. Incase you aren't aware, offset is the distance that the back of the wheel hub (the part of the wheel that actually bolts to the car) from the center of the wheel, either toward the face, or toward the back of the wheel.

Positive offset (which is what your stock wheels have, +43) means the wheels will sit further inside the wheel arch. A lower positive offset will bring them out further, I have +25 in the front and +30 in the rear, on 8.5in & 9.5in wide wheels respectively. Getting into the negative offsets usually requires a wide body, or ridiculous camber. So basically, don't do it. haha.

TL;DR - Find someone who has the same suspension, and has aftermarket wheels. Ask their specs. Buy something similar in a style you like. Done.

If you have more questions you think I can answer, feel free to PM me or hit me up on instagram, I'm easy to get a hold of on there. @Mstwntd_Nismo