Lower or Rim First?

[Barrera]

Hey guys sorry for such a noob question but I was wondering if I should lower my 2011 Camry and then buy rims that fit it or buy rims first and lower it after? Thanks for any help

[09CamrySE3R3]

Lower it!!!!!!!

[BlackCam09]

lower it before wheels because once you get wheels it will fill the left over gap :P I just lowered my car on H&R springs and i plan on getting 18s later on.

[Barrera]

Sounds good thats what I was thinking but wasn't 100 sure. Now I'm considering either 18's or 19's, how much of a drop do you think and will lowering springs alone do the job? if so, any springs you gents can recommend? BlackCam09 how are those H&R's?

[BlackCam09]

Alot of guys on the forums likes the H&R and Tein springs because they give you the most even drop and they are comfortable. Also alot of guys here has coilovers which is a bit too pricey for me so i just went with H&R springs. The H&R springs are great, after i installed them the handling is better when turning and i just installed them on the stock struts. Overall you don't lose much ride quality then the stock. Take a look at this thread, your probably also see my pics near the end of the thread.

Gen 6 Suspension Thread(coils,spring, strut bar, sway bar,....)

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

drop first then rims (you can get the appropriate size, offset, width and tire size etc. To avoid rubbing issues

[Barrera]

Thanks guys... What about these TRD springs I keep reading about?

[BlackCam09]

Originally Posted by Barrera

Thanks guys... What about these TRD springs I keep reading about?

if you have a v6 you will get a even drop if you have i4 it won't be even, and the guys doesn't really like the TRD springs here. Mostly go with h&r, tiens camry/solara or just coilovers.

[09CamrySE3R3]

H&R Is what the Camry is dropped on and my Tc is dropped on TRD's. The reason I went H&R's on the Camry is because the drop was a liitle more and alos a little more even and great for daily driving on the roads of NY and in the snow. I wish I had the $$$ and the right roads for coilovers!!!

[BlackCam09]

Originally Posted by 09CamrySE3R3

H&R Is what the Camry is dropped on and my Tc is dropped on TRD's. The reason I went H&R's on the Camry is because the drop was a liitle more and alos a little more even and great for daily driving on the roads of NY and in the snow. I wish I had the $$$ and the right roads for coilovers!!!

Also didn't i convince you to get the h&r i forget if it was you? lol

[Barrera]

ok im convinced... I will do a google search and hopefully find a good price on some H&R or Tiens... Oh will this void my warranty?

[09CamrySE3R3]

Nope will not void your warranty...and yes BlackCam...you were one of the 3 people i talked to about it!!! Thank you again!!! Check the classifieds section...I coulda sworn I saw a set for sale the other day!!!

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

http://www.advancespeedshop.com/

Contact these guys for springs. They're a vendor here and might give you a deal for being a TN member

[Barrera]

thanks again guys! 09Camry- I found that post, hopefully he still has them... If not ill definitely check out that vendor punks

[BlackCam09]

Originally Posted by 09CamrySE3R3

Nope will not void your warranty...and yes BlackCam...you were one of the 3 people i talked to about it!!! Thank you again!!! Check the classifieds section...I coulda sworn I saw a set for sale the other day!!!

lol i thought so i remember the red camry on your sig. I bought my h&r springs off a member on here for 150 shipped with like 5000 miles on it. Or you could get them off ebay or tirerack.com

my car on H&R springs just installed last month and plus i got a 90lb sub box in the trunk lol.