How much can I drop with 18" rims??

[bagz007]

I searched but to no avail. I'm running 18" inch rims, with 225/40/18 tires (on a '97 GSX).

How much can I lower it without having any clearance issues (ie. knuckle, fenders/lining, tire rub on turns, etc.) ??
Is 1.7" too much??

[Whiteonyx86]

it all depends on the camber of your wheels yada yada...1.7in will be fine, eventually youll have to roll your fenders

[bagz007]

Sorry, forgot to mention I already installed front and rear Ingalls camber kits a while ago.

[Whiteonyx86]

anything more than 2in and your gonna have to roll dem fenders

[vito9961]

one and a half would look good...but like its been said if you're trying to max out your drop you'll end up rolling the fenders

[bagz007]

sorry for not being in with the lingo, but what do you mean "roll dem fenders"?? like tire rub against the fender wells when turning?

So a 1.7" drop with a 225/40/18 setup should be safe?

[xxnak219xx]

You should be ok, but if you get some tire rub then "roll the fenders" aka hammer/shape the fenders to eliminate the tire rub.

[Whiteonyx86]

sorry for not being in with the lingo, but what do you mean "roll dem fenders"?? like tire rub against the fender wells when turning?

So a 1.7" drop with a 225/40/18 setup should be safe?

haha yea thats exactly what i mean... and yes you'll probably be safe with that drop

[Boost92AWD]

It will probally be close. Just take it easy over railroad tracks and bumps.

[Gsxant]

Get some masking tape and a old baseball bat... lower the car slowly and roll em out..:) *oh heat the area a little bit first this way you dont mess up your paint.*