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Old 04-12-2007, 09:00 PM
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my 98 max is sitting on 19" chrome with nitto555 245/35-19, my setup is s tech and tokico illumina and rides kinda rough, should i go with the h tech or sprint...what should i do to have a better ride?
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get 245/75/19 tires
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Old 04-12-2007, 09:09 PM
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any suspension/wheel modifications are gonna give you a firmer ride than stock. 19s are just asking for a rough ride, as is the large drop. if you want a better ride, get some 17s and Eibachs.
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you dont have to change your wheels jus got with H&R springs and you be happy. best setup you can have is the H&R and Tokico Illumina.
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you dont have to change your wheels jus got with H&R springs and you be happy. best setup you can have is the H&R and Tokico Illumina.

wat is the drop on the H&R
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Originally Posted by 24K on da way
my 98 max is sitting on 19" chrome with nitto555 245/35-19,
No matter what combo of spring/strut you run, those big heavy 19's will crash into bumps hard.
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19's with thin wall tires will always be rough
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smaller wheels=bigger sidewall=better ride, also soften your illuminas
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Originally Posted by 24K on da way
my 98 max is sitting on 19" chrome with nitto555 245/35-19, my setup is s tech and tokico illumina and rides kinda rough, should i go with the h tech or sprint...what should i do to have a better ride?
i have the Sprints with "19 with kyb front and koni yellow rear. also with the same size tire you have the ride is gonna be ruff with big rims and low profile tires no matter what you do.
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19s are ok if you dont plan on going fast, in which case you can replace your control arm and subframe bushings with stiffer polyurethane ones, pick a stiffer progressive spring, get more tire sidewall, and lower the dampening on your Illuminas to 3-4 to get a smoother ride. If you want to get serious about your performance, you'll sell the 19s and get some 17-18s, then you'll be in business.
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