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Old 04-12-2011, 01:40 PM   #1
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alright i got a 96 honda civic ex

when i bought the car it had stock suspension and still does
it also had 18 inch rims with 35 low pros
There is like a 3 inch gap still and i have stock shocks

family says cant trade rims or sell them tell i pay for the car

i was wondering how i could lower it with 18s on the car still

any posibilities?

oh yea im 16 dont have alot of cash

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I say wait until you pay it off then trade or sell them lowering with 18's is gonna be an uncorfortable ride and will have to flare the hell out of the fenders so they will clear the rims and tires.
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what if i go only 1.5 drop people drop em with 17s with 40 low pros . my dads wondering if goign to a 17 inch with 40s with be diffrent then 18s with 35s
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big wheels are goofy id stick with 17s and under 18s are huge. 2in drop will look sweet
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i might be selling rims for 450 then i can get some of craigslist
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good luck selling them for 450, they are in LOW demand
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^ this
I hope you do though and i agree with above wait till you get smaller ones before you try and drop it
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