'02 SS lowered 2"
#22
RE: '02 SS lowered 2"
ORIGINAL: rchurch
In November I posted that I had lowered my 02 SS and that I would get some pics of it. I have the pics, but they are too large to post here. I don't know how to make them a smaller file. If anyone would like to see them, e-mail me at rchurch@randallchurchllc.com and I will send them to you. Just a recap:
lowered 2" ront and rear
Eibach high performance springs
KYB gas struts
8.5" x 17" rims
255 - 45 Z rated Dunlop tires
In November I posted that I had lowered my 02 SS and that I would get some pics of it. I have the pics, but they are too large to post here. I don't know how to make them a smaller file. If anyone would like to see them, e-mail me at rchurch@randallchurchllc.com and I will send them to you. Just a recap:
lowered 2" ront and rear
Eibach high performance springs
KYB gas struts
8.5" x 17" rims
255 - 45 Z rated Dunlop tires
#23
RE: '02 SS lowered 2"
They are the GR2's, because they are silver. What is the difference? I didn't even know they had different ones. I guess I should research better before spending the money.
The 17's do look small, but I wanted to put a tire on it that still had a good size sidewall because I didn't want to lose the ride quality. I felt if I put 20's on it the tires wouldn't have any sidewall and the ride would really suffer.
The 17's do look small, but I wanted to put a tire on it that still had a good size sidewall because I didn't want to lose the ride quality. I felt if I put 20's on it the tires wouldn't have any sidewall and the ride would really suffer.
#24
RE: '02 SS lowered 2"
ORIGINAL: rchurch
They are the GR2's, because they are silver. What is the difference? I didn't even know they had different ones. I guess I should research better before spending the money.
The 17's do look small, but I wanted to put a tire on it that still had a good size sidewall because I didn't want to lose the ride quality. I felt if I put 20's on it the tires wouldn't have any sidewall and the ride would really suffer.
They are the GR2's, because they are silver. What is the difference? I didn't even know they had different ones. I guess I should research better before spending the money.
The 17's do look small, but I wanted to put a tire on it that still had a good size sidewall because I didn't want to lose the ride quality. I felt if I put 20's on it the tires wouldn't have any sidewall and the ride would really suffer.
The AGX are a little pricey, I believe I paid $340 for mine, shipped, but they are well worth the money! That being said, I wonder if they have an application for the Monte?
I totally understand your reasoning, makes alot of sense. It's that reason that I went with 17's on my Civic instead of 18's. I am only getting 18's for the Monte cause I would be able to get a 45 series tire, which is about the lowest I wanna go on any car, and because it fills out the wheel well a little more. I may drop it a little bit, but if I do, it's gonna be a modest drop and most likely using Eibach springs.
#26
RE: '02 SS lowered 2"
ORIGINAL: Smilinmike2001
Help!!
I lowered my 2005 Monte SS 1.8" using Intrax springs. Now I ahve a bad vibration under acceleration around 45-60mph.
I had this same problem with my 2001 SS.
Any solutions??
THANKS
Help!!
I lowered my 2005 Monte SS 1.8" using Intrax springs. Now I ahve a bad vibration under acceleration around 45-60mph.
I had this same problem with my 2001 SS.
Any solutions??
THANKS
#29
RE: '02 SS lowered 2"
The ride with the Eibach's is great. It is a bit stiffer, but I always thought the originl ride was too soft, especially for a car called "SS". At first the stiffer ride was very noticable, but it didn't take long to get used to it. I was also concerned about the stiffer ride creating rattles, but that hasn't happened.
The car is dropped about 2". It really makes it look better, more sports-car like. I have parked next to stock height cars and you can really see the difference.
The 17" rims are kinda small looking, which I didn't expect. I wish now I would have gone with 18"s, but nothing bigger. I have about 27,000 miles on the tires now and will replace them in the next few months, at about 32,000 - 35,000 miles. They are 255-45's and I am going to look at a different size, maybe around a 265 or 275/50 or 55 if they will fit. I want the tire to fill the wheelwell a bit more and wouldn't mind a bit wider. They are the Daytona Z rated, and I want a more aggressive-looking tire. Any suggestions would be appreciated. We get alot of rain here, so a good wet/dry tire is necessary.
The car is dropped about 2". It really makes it look better, more sports-car like. I have parked next to stock height cars and you can really see the difference.
The 17" rims are kinda small looking, which I didn't expect. I wish now I would have gone with 18"s, but nothing bigger. I have about 27,000 miles on the tires now and will replace them in the next few months, at about 32,000 - 35,000 miles. They are 255-45's and I am going to look at a different size, maybe around a 265 or 275/50 or 55 if they will fit. I want the tire to fill the wheelwell a bit more and wouldn't mind a bit wider. They are the Daytona Z rated, and I want a more aggressive-looking tire. Any suggestions would be appreciated. We get alot of rain here, so a good wet/dry tire is necessary.
#30
RE: '02 SS lowered 2"
i only buy the BF good ritch when i can But i have to replace the Z rated ones i have on mine now. They are tore up thanks to a lot of playing on eh Auto bond.
But i have seen the BE goodritch Traction Ta they had great reviews on them but they were like h or v rating instead of the Z
Honestly unless your going at speeds over 100 you really dont need but that is all my own opion on that one. The compound in them is way to soft .
but they are fun and great to know that you have it when needed.
also good years or Dunlops seem to make pretty good tires . But i have never ran Dunlops on my montes i have on the Harley but that is about it.
But i have seen the BE goodritch Traction Ta they had great reviews on them but they were like h or v rating instead of the Z
Honestly unless your going at speeds over 100 you really dont need but that is all my own opion on that one. The compound in them is way to soft .
but they are fun and great to know that you have it when needed.
also good years or Dunlops seem to make pretty good tires . But i have never ran Dunlops on my montes i have on the Harley but that is about it.
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