Lowered or not, tire size question

Popeye · 03-21-2008, 05:36 PM

New owner of a 96 TI, hence no idea whether it is lowered or not. The front clearing is 5cm and the rear is 6.5cm, I have 195/65/15 winter tires on. Could someone let me know if this looks like it is lowered? Tx

Would also like to know if I can safely run 225/60/15 for the summer (as I am just about to get some new summer tires)

What is the name of my summer rims?

Mallard · 03-21-2008, 08:53 PM

Welcome popeye

Get some full side on shots

Its a bit hard to see from here with the pics as they are

It doesnt look lowered in anycase. I cant get a regular floor jack under mine on some surfaces..

tiFreak · 03-21-2008, 09:39 PM

the rims are called "Sport-Spoke II", they came on the Active model ti's

Popeye · 03-22-2008, 06:34 PM

tx for your responses, attaching a side view ..

Can i go with 225/60/15?

teetime4one · 03-23-2008, 12:42 AM

the rear is lowered...can't see the front.

**1996 328ti** · 03-23-2008, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teetime4one

the rear is lowered...can't see the front.

+1
Is that rust around the wheel well?

318tiv8 · 03-23-2008, 07:35 PM

What is an active model ti? I have those same rims on mine but have no clue what u mean by active model!

318tiv8 · 03-23-2008, 07:39 PM

Sorry i just did a search and found out what active was... Mine is an active

Popeye · 03-26-2008, 02:48 PM

Hope this helps to figure out if the front is lowered as well

StealthBimmer · 03-26-2008, 03:20 PM

Take some side view (whole car) pics on a flat surface like the street. The incline from the drivaway distorts angle of the wheels. This way we can tell you if lowered or not better.

1996 328ti is right there is the notorious rust on the rear wheel well.

naustin · 03-26-2008, 04:18 PM

Looks pretty low. Are you sure thats rust and not just dirt?

Popeye · 03-26-2008, 05:33 PM

It is rust! at this moment in time i am not sure how to go about solving that issue ...

I feel all the bumps on the pavement, hence the lowered or not question, assuming lowered springs are harder. i just want it to be a better ride.

marko · 03-26-2008, 05:45 PM

looks, very much so, lowered...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Popeye

It is rust! at this moment in time i am not sure how to go about solving that issue ...

I feel all the bumps on the pavement, hence the lowered or not question, assuming lowered springs are harder. i just want it to be a better ride.

mohaughn · 03-26-2008, 07:31 PM

It may not be lowering springs. Your suspension could be shot causing it to ride low and harsh.

The easiest and best way, rather than people trying to guess from pictures, would be to remove your rear or front wheel and look at the springs. They will probably be really dirty, so take a wet rag and wipe the dirt off. Aftermarket springs will say who the manufacturer is.. It is a lot easier to tell by actually looking to see what springs/struts are on the car.

Popeye · 04-15-2008, 05:31 PM

How do i know if the vehical has the sports suspension?

I was trying to get new shocks and springs and the guy behind the counter asked me this question.

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