Wheel size & guard rubbing on B4's

[n3tw0rXx]

Hey guys,

Recently got some 19's on 225/35 tyres for my sedan b4 (still on stock suspension) and obviously had a bit of rubbing til I got the guards rolled the day after. My question for you guys is has anyone had any experience with lowering (and what kind of suspension) b4's with this kinda wheel size, I've been looking at it and spoken to a few places all suggesting i'm gonna have some decent problems. I want to get a good balance between looks & practicality!

Cheers

[94 Leone]

If yours isn't already, find some BE model bilsteins(will have sticker RS and then bilstein badge on boot), or BH if you really want. but the wagon ones are designed to handle the different weight dispersion, so you'd probably find slight lift at the rear compared to the front, if you went with wagon shocks and springs.(will have GT then bilstein badge on boot)

[n3tw0rXx]

Yep I've currently got BE model bilsteins.

[Jakee]

Drop on adjustables, camber it and you will be sweet bro.

[Scoobydoo]

Yeah if you are having issues then you will probably want adjustables, that way you can still control how much clearance you have, and can adjust height accordingly. I've had 20's on a BG legacy in the past and apart from the rear guard rubbing issues (which again was solved by having them rolled, didn't have any other issues.

I wouldn't forsee it being a problem, as long as you had control over the height.

[D-Style]

I had Lowered springs and 15mm spacers on my Blitzen. I had rubbing on the rears. rolled the guards myself, but still rubbed during open road cornering. I had Bridgstones Tires which I swaped to Goodyear F1's which didnt have as big "rim guard" like the Bridgestones. Rubbing stopped, unless I had the rear seat full of people.

You cant adjust rear Camber with changing the arms for adjustable ones.

[n3tw0rXx]

 D-Style said:

I had Lowered springs and 15mm spacers on my Blitzen. I had rubbing on the rears. rolled the guards myself, but still rubbed during open road cornering. I had Bridgstones Tires which I swaped to Goodyear F1's which didnt have as big "rim guard" like the Bridgestones. Rubbing stopped, unless I had the rear seat full of people.

You cant adjust rear Camber with changing the arms for adjustable ones.

What springs, how low?

Just making it clear that since I got the guards rolled I haven't been rubbing at all. Adjusties would be nice but isn't an option right now haha...

[Jakee]

Camber arms, run a stretch on your 205/40/R19 tyres so the stretch will keep you away from the guards and look awesome. Run - 2 camber all round and you will be sorted, King Spring or Jamex super lows will sort you out with a tidy as drop too.

[wrx_lou]

If adjustables arent an option than neither is all that as the cost would be pretty similar and would need certification anyway.

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[Slidesector]

 Jakee said:

Drop on adjustables, camber it and you will be sweet bro.

+1

[Jakee]

 wrx_lou said:

If adjustables arent an option than neither is all that as the cost would be pretty similar and would need certification anyway.

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Only for the camber arms though

[wrx_lou]

But my point is that camber arms and lowered springs would cost the around same as a cheap set of adjustables and still need certification. If you can get them done with a decent set of tyres for under 2.5k you're are doing well.

[bad_gt]

 Scoobydoo said:

Yeah if you are having issues then you will probably want adjustables, that way you can still control how much clearance you have, and can adjust height accordingly. I've had 20's on a BG legacy in the past and apart from the rear guard rubbing issues (which again was solved by having them rolled, didn't have any other issues.

I wouldn't forsee it being a problem, as long as you had control over the height.

20's? dam i wouldn't mind giving that a go? lol got any pics?

[Scoobydoo]

 bad_gt']

[quote name='Scoobydoo said:

Yeah if you are having issues then you will probably want adjustables, that way you can still control how much clearance you have, and can adjust height accordingly. I've had 20's on a BG legacy in the past and apart from the rear guard rubbing issues (which again was solved by having them rolled, didn't have any other issues.

I wouldn't forsee it being a problem, as long as you had control over the height.

/quote]

20's? dam i wouldn't mind giving that a go? lol got any pics?