slippery/airy OEM tires and suspension?

[scoobopdan]

Pressure is on and the tires are all the same. Let me ask this then, in an effort to save some money, what do you think would be more beneficial. Stiffer lower suspension or wheels?

[aspro]

Originally Posted by scoobopdan

Pressure is on and the tires are all the same. Let me ask this then, in an effort to save some money, what do you think would be more beneficial. Stiffer lower suspension or wheels?

It all depends what you are looking for and what you are willing to sacrifice. Wheels and tires would probably be your safest bet and cheapest (for the most part). But if you do just lowering springs that are stiffer then that will be cheaper but not the best performance in comparison to say a coilover but a coilover kit may be too wild for what you are looming for. I would say start with rims and rubber and then depending on your budget work towards the suspension. If it was my car I would do a coilover kit and then wheels and tires at the same time because they compliment each other.

But start with rims and rubber and determine then where you want to go from there. And remember, you get what you pay for so do your research. Advice on rims, stick with a 15" rim, look for a lighter weight rim (I'm running Koenig feathers best bang for your buck I would say) and get a good all around tire that is within the same diameter of the stock tire but something slightly wider to give you more tire on the ground. I'm running a 15x6.5 rim with 38 offset on on bfg comp 2's 195/55/15r tires. Love love love this set up. Car is easier to get up to speed with the saved weight, handling is amazing and they are much more comfy than the original rims/tires and waaaaay better than my 16" rims/tires that I had last.

Good luck.