how does 2" drop look like?

[nhia-cb7]

Hi..

Just wondering if someone can explain to me... why a car sits higher off the ground when its running 17/18" rims compared to the stock 15". When theoretically, the diameter and circumference of both the 15"+tire is the same as 17"+tire?

15" is smaller and with smaller tires
17" is bigger and with bigger tires

[CB7_AUST]

15" is smaller and with smaller tires
17" is bigger and with bigger tires

Sorry but that doesnt really tell me anything...

Let me give you an example.

195/60/15 has circumference of 76.1 inches
205/45/17 has circumference of 76.2 inches

Although they are almost identical circle sizes... a 17" on the accord looks like its much higher then stock height..

[nhia-cb7]

Sorry but that doesnt really tell me anything...

Let me give you an example.

195/60/15 has circumference of 76.1 inches
205/45/17 has circumference of 76.2 inches

Although they are almost identical circle sizes... a 17" on the accord looks like its much higher then stock height..

there you go, you answer it

[JoshM]

Both Accords in my sig have Skunk2 lowering springs that are 2.25".

The 94 has stock shocks (that are blown) and the 92 has Skunk2 struts.

[revzCB]

Sorry but that doesnt really tell me anything...

Let me give you an example.

195/60/15 has circumference of 76.1 inches
205/45/17 has circumference of 76.2 inches

Although they are almost identical circle sizes... a 17" on the accord looks like its much higher then stock height..

i dont know how to describe it in technical words.

imagine you had 2 5 spoke rims right? 1 is 17 and 1 is 15...if you look at the spokes the 17 will have longer spokes on it.

now imagine where the hub is connected to the rims the middle where you put the lugs in..from that middle to the outer circle or the edge of the lip ( barrel of the rim) that part the 17 will be longer compared to a 15...thats what makes it taller the inner diameter from the hub to the outer circle which actually makes the car higher..not the whole diameter of of the tires.

kinda lame how i explained it but should be easy enough to understand.

[CB7_AUST]

i dont know how to describe it in technical words.

imagine you had 2 5 spoke rims right? 1 is 17 and 1 is 15...if you look at the spokes the 17 will have longer spokes on it.

now imagine where the hub is connected to the rims the middle where you put the lugs in..from that middle to the outer circle or the edge of the lip ( barrel of the rim) that part the 17 will be longer compared to a 15...thats what makes it taller the inner diameter from the hub to the outer circle which actually makes the car higher..not the whole diameter of of the tires.

kinda lame how i explained it but should be easy enough to understand.

Soo... its like your comparing the radius of the two wheels? but like i said... doesnt the tires compensate for the radius difference between the two wheels? =S

[Blk EX Coupe]

Sorry but that doesnt really tell me anything...

Let me give you an example.

195/60/15 has circumference of 76.1 inches
205/45/17 has circumference of 76.2 inches

Although they are almost identical circle sizes... a 17" on the accord looks like its much higher then stock height..

There are a few factors involved, but what you're saying is right the diameter of both will be close enough, but when comparing the 2 the difference is the measurement from the axle nut to the ground and the stiffness of the sidewall on the tires. When comparing a 15" and 17" wheel, the measurement from the axle nut to the fender edge should be the same since that is how drops are measured.

If you put 17's on stock suspension the whole body lifts up, but if you measure the axle nut to the fender it'll be the same as the 15" wheel.

[trick]

skunk2s usually go a lil over 2.5

[kouzie]

Sorry but that doesnt really tell me anything...

Let me give you an example.

195/60/15 has circumference of 76.1 inches
205/45/17 has circumference of 76.2 inches

Although they are almost identical circle sizes... a 17" on the accord looks like its much higher then stock height..

just put on whatever looks good.........end of story..

[kouzie]

Both Accords in my sig have Skunk2 lowering springs that are 2.25".

The 94 has stock shocks (that are blown) and the 92 has Skunk2 struts.

they look good....

[Markus]

do you have to get an alignment or camber if you drop 2"?

[taccord99]

hi i am new to tha forum. i have a 90 cb7 and was wondering what would be the best way to drop my car, coilovers or lowering springs? thanks in advance for any help

[Bcozzi71]

hi i am new to tha forum. i have a 90 cb7 and was wondering what would be the best way to drop my car, coilovers or lowering springs? thanks in advance for any help

well that all has to do with how much money you are willing to spend and what you want.

Coilovers are more expensive but most you can adjust height and stiffness. With springs they are cheaper and can still give you a nice ride. Just make sure you get some decent struts aswell.

Three keys
Stay away from ebay suspension
Camber kit if you go really low
get struts

Im on tein s tech springs with gr2 struts very nice

[kouzie]

do you have to get an alignment or camber if you drop 2"?

if you want a better ride...yes...

[CB7_HONDA]

get some more pics up guys, i want to see more pics of 2" drop