can i put 22s on my 86 cutlass with out lifting it?

[thurpp]

i want to get some 22s but i dont want to lift it. is it possible to fit them with out rubbing and still have full turning capabilities

 

[n33no]

Get some new shocks and stock spring in the front. Then for the back, stock springs and air shocks. For the rims, go with a 22x8 with a 30 series tire and you'll be golden.

 

[Coveted]

x2 on new coils, we picked up almost 2 inches on the monte ss by going to new rear springs, before the 245/60r15s would rub.

The air shocks are nice, I had them in my old monte, I would raise it up for the slicks and it worked well.

 

[87LS/88SS]

If you are going to add more stress to the front suspension I would replace all the worn parts, plus new bushings will bring it up a bit if your old bushings are allowing the front end to sag.

 

[SuicidedRegal]

I got 2" lift coils from Performance Suspension Technology. I just sold them last week. They worked great though. I've seen guys not touch the suspension & put 24"s on there cars with 275/25/24 tires.

 

[CHRIZ28]

I've seen guys not touch the suspension & put 24"s on there cars with 275/25/24 tires.

Wow, that's almost no sidewall. lol.

Chris

 

[outsider_27]

I've seen guys not touch the suspension & put 24"s on there cars with 275/25/24 tires.

Wow, that's almost no sidewall. lol.

Chris

How do you know when you have a flat tire?

 

[CHRIZ28]

Haha, I dunno. They can't hold much air fully inflated anyways. lol. Might as well just be solid rubber.

Chris

 

[outsider_27]

Haha, I dunno. They can't hold much air fully inflated anyways. lol. Might as well just be solid rubber.

Chris

I thought about that, but they'd be more hell to put on the rims than they are already. Never rode in a car with those type of rims/tires on it, but you'd have to feel every bump in the road. Can't be a very comfortable ride.

 

[CHRIZ28]

Yea, on my WS6 the 17's (26" overall height) ride pretty stiff. I've rode in several (owned one) with 18's (26's still) and they were noticeably harsher. Can't imagine going bigger. Now my brothers ram had factory 20's on it, but they were like 31" tall, so it rode ok. Sorry OP for the hijack.

Chris