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Hiroska 09-12-2012 03:15 PM

Better ride !
 
So I have 20 inch rims with my 06 ls, the ride is pretty smooth but I want to smooth it out better. I wanna lower it back down to factory, any recommendations from those who have 20 inch rims? Or even 18s. I still have factory struts & tie rods. I can post a pic later to show how high she is.

ChibiBlackSheep 09-12-2012 03:36 PM

Did you lift it?

You should be able to run 20s on the stock setup as long as the tires aren't high

Hiroska 09-12-2012 03:49 PM

I can and it fits perfectly, no rub or anything, I just wish it was a tad bit smoother driving. Granted my tires have plenty of meat on them, some ppl even think I ride with 18s, but I was wondering if one, I could lower it for the agressive look and two, would the lowering springs bring a tad smoother ride considering they are after market springs? I still gotta post my pics of my car too...remind me later chibi ! =p

ChibiBlackSheep 09-12-2012 06:06 PM

Lowering your car is going to make the ride stiffer. Because the car is lower, the springs need to be stiffer so the car doesn't travel as much.

03JGMonte 09-12-2012 06:09 PM

Yeah the ride doesnt get better when lowering thats for sure

Mr Grizzly Mint 09-12-2012 09:46 PM

Also the less tire and more rim you have the more of the road you feel. Both things you are talking about make for a sweet look but hard ride.

Boxman420 09-13-2012 07:16 AM

"too much rim make the ride too hard!" i roll on 20s the only time i notice a rougher ride is when i hit a pot hole... On a smooth road they ride great!

Hiroska 09-13-2012 09:00 AM

Yeah they do ride smooth most of the time, but I guess these bumpy stl roads dont help. Maybe some spring cushing from autozone may help with the more bumpy ones. not really wanting to make it higher.

03JGMonte 09-13-2012 09:08 AM

Yeah most missouri roads suck lol, my 300c rides on 20s & its pretty smooth ride & my monte rides on 17s & lowered & its rough ride lol

STUMPMI 09-13-2012 12:37 PM

Thought about putting on new shocks??????


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