suspension and wheel size question

Nqwjx30 · 06-07-2011, 02:23 AM

Hey guys

I just got some stupid question regarding the suspension, as now i have 17" wheels with stock suspension, and im going to upgrade to 19" wheels, so if i do not change the suspension, then the car will sit higher than with 17" wheels correct? because the wheel size increased? or they stay the same, wheel size doesn't matter, only suspension matters?

and how bad can get when driving with cars lowered with H&R coilover in NY roads? I mean will i have to be very very careful or just normal driving? Thanks guys

HighlandPete · 06-08-2011, 11:02 AM

Rim size does not change ride height, when matched with the correct tire size. The suspension sets the static ride height.

As to your local driving, expect things to be worse on poor surfaces with lowered and stiffened suspension.

HighlandPete

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Nqwjx30 Captain 72 Rep 781 Posts Drives: 15' F10 M5 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island iTrader: (2)	suspension and wheel size question Hey guys I just got some stupid question regarding the suspension, as now i have 17" wheels with stock suspension, and im going to upgrade to 19" wheels, so if i do not change the suspension, then the car will sit higher than with 17" wheels correct? because the wheel size increased? or they stay the same, wheel size doesn't matter, only suspension matters? and how bad can get when driving with cars lowered with H&R coilover in NY roads? I mean will i have to be very very careful or just normal driving? Thanks guys
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HighlandPete Lieutenant General 6560 Rep 15,856 Posts Drives: BMW F11 535i Touring Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland, Highland Region iTrader: (0)	Rim size does not change ride height, when matched with the correct tire size. The suspension sets the static ride height. As to your local driving, expect things to be worse on poor surfaces with lowered and stiffened suspension. HighlandPete
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