Chris Ryan

Hi guys,

Has anyone tried 45mm lowering springs on an rx8 with wheels size of 225/45 18 ? Cause it looks like it will be touching the fenders... Do i need to mod the fenders ? Thanks

JCrane82

iTrader: (3)

What springs are you referring to? I believe Sprint Springs are close to a 2" drop (50.8 mm), and people do not require a fender roll with stock tire size of 225/45R18.

Chris Ryan

Well yeah it seemed that way with the stock 17'' now i have aftermarkets 18'' with thoses tires. i guess height is not the prob but the wheel stick out a bit far out so i guess thats why it would be touching the fender and ill be needing a fender roll... is it long to do ? expensive ?

JCrane82

iTrader: (3)

So what is the offset and width of your wheels now?

Chris Ryan

Offset is 35mm and wheel is 8.0 x 18 ? Will it fit or will it blend

bse50

-45mm springs are too much for the stock hydraulics.

Chris Ryan

What does that mean ? Shock failure ? Or it wont go -45mm?

bse50

Early shock failure, and crappy handling.

Chris Ryan

Ok well ill still install them and buy a shock package later on but the question is still will it fit with 18" 225/45 18 35mm offset wheels ?

bse50

most shock packages still won't deal with such springs well.

Chris Ryan

Meant pack shock + springs

JCrane82

iTrader: (3)

stock size is 18x8 et50 with 225/45r18, so your aftermarket wheels are only 15 farther outboard. Will fit no problem.

Chris Ryan

Alright thank will try anyway ill post pics