Lowering the 3 on H&R springs w/ aftermarket rims

[M3P_BC]

I came across this article that talks about suggested rim and tire packages for lowering the 3 and had a question: I’m planning on lowering my 3 with H&R springs that has 245/40/19 tires, will I be ok? Will I have any rubbing or camber issues? TIA

 

[Lindenwood]

Probably. What is the offset of your wheels?

 

[M3P_BC]

Probably. What is the offset of your wheels?

I have a 3P so I bought a +3mm ring for the step lip. The rims I have at +29 offset. Does that mean I have +32 offset?

 

[Lindenwood]

I have a 3P so I bought a +3mm ring for the step lip. The rims I have at +29 offset. Does that mean I have +32 offset?

You have a +26 offset with the spacers. I am lowered on H&R coils and currently have a +29 front offset (2022 M3P) but with slightly larger 255/35R20 tires (27” OD). I very occasionally rub slightly up front when loaded down with people and luggage and hitting a bump during a corner. On our recent 600-mile round trip over 4 days I might have heard 2 or 3 light scuffs, and that is with 4 people and a near-full trunk and frunk.

I suspect you will be fine with tire fitment. For camber, from my reading and own experience, camber may end up slightly out of spec, but generally in a good direction (slightly more negative).

 

[M3P_BC]

That’s a relief

You have a +26 offset with the spacers. I am lowered on H&R coils and currently have a +29 front offset (2022 M3P) but with slightly larger 255/35R20 tires (27” OD). I very occasionally rub slightly up front when loaded down with people and luggage and hitting a bump during a corner. On our recent 600-mile round trip over 4 days I might have heard 2 or 3 light scuffs, and that is with 4 people and a near-full trunk and frunk.

I suspect you will be fine with tire fitment. For camber, from my reading and own experience, camber may end up slightly out of spec, but generally in a good direction (slightly more negative).

Thats a relief! I don’t typically carry passengers and the H&R springs only lower the car by 1.3” so I’ll still have some fender gap. Thanks!