Increased ground clearance?

[andyanderso]

It would be fun to have it look like a monster truck...hmmm some teeth painted on the side and big ole knobby tires...

anyway to respond to KCALB SIRAY -- I agree about the raised center of gravity. I only really want the clearance during the winter for driving through deep snow. I have to work early in the morning and the road isn't always plowed. So a temporary solution like bigger tires is probably what I am going to do.

Thanks kimona about the tire size...I figured I would definately be safe with 185/65/14 so it is good to know that I could go 195's. Do you know how much extra clearance this would give me?

I know everyone wants a lower car but somebody has to be that guy who wants something different right?

Thanks for all the help.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by andyanderso

I know everyone wants a lower car but somebody has to be that guy who wants something different right?

True. You're that guy.

[kimona]

Originally Posted by andyanderso

I know everyone wants a lower car but somebody has to be that guy who wants something different right?

Here's what you're looking for with increased ground clearance:

[Altitude]

Originally Posted by kimona

Here's what you're looking for with increased ground clearance:

Me likey the trim on that Yaris!

[bkrownd]

Originally Posted by andyanderso

I only really want the clearance during the winter for driving through deep snow.

My interest in raising would be to prevent underbody damage from rocks and uneven terrain. The trend to tiny wheels and minimal ground clearance in economy cars is definitely a bad thing for the car. The car makers seem to forget that many/most of the world's roads are unpaved, that speed bumps (speed mountains) are getting taller and more aggressive with all the trucks on the road, and there can be debris in the road at any time. A small wheelbase helps steer around the rocks and holes and over humps, but eventually you'll "thunk" stuff and scrape up your underbody badly. Even an inch can make a big difference.