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Hey Guys/Gals....I'm tryin to post a couple a pics of my ride.....Still new to the forums so be nice :Oops: Lemme no what u'all think....Also, the pic of the rear wheel - currently running stock 17"s, I'm thinkn of 19"s but dunno if they'll fit the current body kit (the gap from tyre to kit is quite small).....Any ideas?? Thanx in Advance ppls!! :cheers:

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Did someone say bannana :)

Nah seriously, how can any skyline not look good :)

What you will find is, if you go to 19" the tyre profile gets smaller as the wheel size increases, so overall your total wheel/tyre diamater wont change much. Probally +15mm at most. Pending on tyres.

If you lower it, the arches and kit will sit more around the wheel too, if you get what i mean, so you will get a tad more clearance.

Just make sure you get the correct wheel offset to suit the GTT, or else the wheels will scrub all the time.

If you fit bigger wheels, or even if you dont, a mild lowering job will improve the overall stance of your car ten fold.

Cheers

Did someone say bannana :P

Nah seriously, how can any skyline not look good ;)

What you will find is, if you go to 19" the tyre profile gets smaller as the wheel size increases, so overall your total wheel/tyre diamater wont change much. Probally +15mm at most. Pending on tyres.

If you lower it, the arches and kit will sit more around the wheel too, if you get what i mean, so you will get a tad more clearance.

Just make sure you get the correct wheel offset to suit the GTT, or else the wheels will scrub all the time.

If you fit bigger wheels, or even if you dont, a mild lowering job will improve the overall stance of your car ten fold.

Cheers

Ta mate.....Good advice me thinks....By a mild lowering job, what do u guys recommend?? I love the ride of the car atm and don't wanna lose too much of it....I've been recommended coilovers, but don't want the car too stiff.....Is there another, maybe cheaper option which I can look to have my car lowered, but at the same time, not lose too much of the comfort??

Nice car - Top Secret Front with C-West Sides and Rear :P

Some lowering springs would be cheaper (and better) than full suspension for everyday driving (unless you like to drive on race tracks?) - I use Trust Dowmax (35mm drop) but any make should be OK

The best offset's for new wheels :-

+35 to +38 on 9inch wide Rear wheels (will take 265m wide tyres)

+32 to +35 on 8inch wide Front wheels (will take 235mm wide tyres)

This is how mine looks on 18inch wheels with those offsets (ps I've modified my TS front too)

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great looking car mate.

I think the height is enough as with the kit the car looks low to the ground so if you go lower then you will struggle to get into some places (if you dont already).

I reckon you put 19's (will look very sexy then) on it and then decide on ride height.

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