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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 10:23 AM
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I need a little input from you guys. I have an 08 E350 sport and wanting to order new wheels. I'm gonna put niche targas on and I have the h&r springs ready to be put in. First I'm afraid of getting the 19s and not being completely happy with the fitment but I'm concerned over ride quality and any potential rubbing with being lowered on the 20s. Please help with any experience. Thanks.
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 04:24 PM
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a lot of people here would say 19 is perfect for the 211. although i dont disagree, im running on 20's but i couldnt be happier. lowered mine on H&R and I didnt like it (still too high) so I changed to coilovers. dropped without a fender gap and no rubbing whatsoever.
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 04:01 PM
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im running on 19's and i want to lowered my 350 non sport susp. but i don't know if eibach pro or h&r. but im also concerned with the ride quality and fender rubbing any advise can you give?
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 04:09 PM
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im running on 19's and i want to lowered my 350 non sport susp. but i don't know if eibach pro or h&r. but im also concerned with the ride quality and fender rubbing any advise can you give?
I ended up lowering mine on h&r and the only thing that could make me happier is the front being a little lower. Ride quality is the same and no rubbing. There is no rear fender gap but the front has about 1/2 an inch. Overall though pretty satisfied with it. Mine is a sport though so I don't know what the amount of drop is for a standard car with either of those kits.
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 04:12 PM
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what size of wheels do you have and what off set?
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 04:40 PM
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i went with H&R before and dint give me that aggressive look i was looking for. it seems like the car is looking up when i see it from the side. no offense but wasted money imo. ended up with coilovers.
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 05:55 PM
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I have 19x8.5 and 19x9.5. Sorry but I forget the offset. I think 34 squared.
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can you post pic? so i can have an idea how lowered it is. I got same size like yours and offset 35. (Katana GMT)
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You can see the front needs to be a tiny bit lower and I have no idea why the forum turns my pictures to the side...sorry
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Nice ride.
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