Lowering a daily driver: let’s have an honest discussion

[WeeYari]

The 15x7 wheels wrapped in 195/55s is a nice setup. I've run the Megan springs and loved the 1.5" drop which eliminated a perfect amount of wheel gap and provided a slightly stiffer ride than OE springs. The Tein springs are considerably stiffer and would deter me from daily use in your circumstances. None of what you are considering would result in increased maintenance costs or reliability. Fuel economy would not take a hit provided you stay away from uber heavy cheap wheels.

[stiglitz]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

The 15x7 wheels wrapped in 195/55s is a nice setup. I've run the Megan springs and loved the 1.5" drop which eliminated a perfect amount of wheel gap and provided a slightly stiffer ride than OE springs. The Tein springs are considerably stiffer and would deter me from daily use in your circumstances. None of what you are considering would result in increased maintenance costs or reliability. Fuel economy would not take a hit provided you stay away from uber heavy cheap wheels.

Hey thanks for the response, very helpful! The wheels I am leaning towards are Enkei Compes.

Any comments on replacing the struts and shocks? My gut is telling me to but I also don’t want to spend more money than I need to. I know you can’t see the condition of my OEM parts but any input helps

[stiglitz]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

The 15x7 wheels wrapped in 195/55s is a nice setup. I've run the Megan springs and loved the 1.5" drop which eliminated a perfect amount of wheel gap and provided a slightly stiffer ride than OE springs. The Tein springs are considerably stiffer and would deter me from daily use in your circumstances. None of what you are considering would result in increased maintenance costs or reliability. Fuel economy would not take a hit provided you stay away from uber heavy cheap wheels.

Do you mind providing photos of your set up with the Megan racing springs? And what the wheel specs are