To You Ppl With An Ss

[true_fiction]

i'm trading in my LT for an SS. I'm getting new rims (20x8.5)

i want to lower it a bit. how low can i get before i start rubing on my fenderwells? i want to go 1.6" and 1.8" but only if it will be reasonably spaced from the fender well.

also would i really need to change anything else?

if u need more specifics to answer, i can provide.

[KTOHIO]

IMO - 20's are to big for any type of performance on the Cobalts. I'd go with 18's and a good wide tire then drop with Eibach springs. Just don't go to wide or you'll rub the inner fenderwell when turning.

[cobaltkrazy]

i would even go one size smaller(17"), and a low pro wheel. Not only does it reduce the turning weight(allowing a better accel.) but it also accomodates quite a nice drop without any issues of rubbing.

[IMADreamer]

eh 20s? You won't be dropping the car on 20s.

[07CobaltLS]

Another thing you should know is that the 1.6" and 1.8" of the pro-kit will only drop the SS 0.5" in the rear and nothing in the front. The sportlines will drop the LS/LT 2.0" front and 2.5" rear, and SS 1.0" and 1.3".

I would not recommend anything larger than 19" for wheels. I would probably stick to 18" though as rubbing could become an issue with it dropped, along with tires being horribly expensive, and as mentioned the rolling resistance of such a large/heavy wheel/tire combo.

[Recarobalt_RLC]

Originally Posted by cobaltkrazy

i would even go one size smaller(17"), and a low pro wheel. Not only does it reduce the turning weight(allowing a better accel.) but it also accomodates quite a nice drop without any issues of rubbing.

but you will nasty looken wheel gap...

[cobaltkrazy]

Originally Posted by Recarobalt_RLC

but you will nasty looken wheel gap...

not if dropped to the right height, lol

i am rollin on 17", and i am gonna be looking at a drop pretty quick. I can live with the gap till then

[BlackBaltSS]

Originally Posted by IMADreamer

eh 20s? You won't be dropping the car on 20s.

Yea, no joke. Not that you cant try, but its not gonna happen lol.

[cobaltkrazy]

Originally Posted by BlackBaltSS

Yea, no joke. Not that you cant try, but its not gonna happen lol.

who again had the balt on 22"?????????

there was someone on here who did that, lol

[true_fiction]

so is 18x8.5 too wide? would i need spacers? haha sorry i havnt learned the cobalt yett.