Which lowering springs with stock shocks/struts - Toyota Yaris Forums

Palmer812 · 03-07-2010, 08:11 PM

My plan is to get new wheels 15x6.5 and keep the stock tires for now. After they wear out I will probably switch to a 195/55 or 205/50. I want to lower the car first without having to buy new shocks/struts. I want it to be as low as possible without destroying the stock shock/strut combo prematurely and also don't want any rubbing issues when I get the wider tires. I don't care about ride quality because I drive 8 miles a day. I am leaning heavily towards the Tiger Tec's because of the price and the stiffness. Opinions please. thanks

hatchblack · 03-08-2010, 08:11 AM

palmer, i recommend the tigertecs, mainly because i have them and don't really know what anything else feels like. the ride isn't harsh, yet you can feel more than with stock. when it settles, its about 2 in. lower(they advertise 1.75). i can't really advise on wheels as i am still running the stock 14s. hope this gives you a little insight.

dean_park · 03-08-2010, 11:00 PM

I have the tigertecs with stock struts and I'm running a 15x6.5 +38 and using 185/60. I think it's a nice combo for me for comfort, handling and looks.

03-07-2010, 08:11 PM	#1
Palmer812 Drives: 2010 Meteorite Metallic LB Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 251	Which lowering springs with stock shocks/struts My plan is to get new wheels 15x6.5 and keep the stock tires for now. After they wear out I will probably switch to a 195/55 or 205/50. I want to lower the car first without having to buy new shocks/struts. I want it to be as low as possible without destroying the stock shock/strut combo prematurely and also don't want any rubbing issues when I get the wider tires. I don't care about ride quality because I drive 8 miles a day. I am leaning heavily towards the Tiger Tec's because of the price and the stiffness. Opinions please. thanks Last edited by Palmer812; 03-07-2010 at 10:17 PM.

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03-08-2010, 08:11 AM	#2
hatchblack View User's Garage Drives: '08 yaris hatch Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston Salem, NC---Morehead, KY Posts: 38	palmer, i recommend the tigertecs, mainly because i have them and don't really know what anything else feels like. the ride isn't harsh, yet you can feel more than with stock. when it settles, its about 2 in. lower(they advertise 1.75). i can't really advise on wheels as i am still running the stock 14s. hope this gives you a little insight.

03-08-2010, 11:00 PM	#3
dean_park Drives: 2011 VW Golf TDI Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wentzville, MO Posts: 191	I have the tigertecs with stock struts and I'm running a 15x6.5 +38 and using 185/60. I think it's a nice combo for me for comfort, handling and looks.