So I am close to buying a set of lowering springs but i have been reading on all the sites so i could see if there are any problems. I have 8" wide rims with a offset of 40, and in the near future i want to get some 235 on them. Does anyone have the drop with near the same set up? I don't want to get them if they will not work. From what i can tell the outside of the wheel will still fit with no rubbing but i don't know about the inside.

 

235 with a 40mm offset should be perfect

i wish i had the 8in wide wheel

 

So you think there is enough room without rubbing?

 

I've got 215/50/17's on my SS and they rub...
The rim is a 17x8 with +40mm backspacing.

It could be because of the agressive winter tread that they rub, but I haven't had a chance to look under the car and see what rubs and where.

 

How often does it rub? Would you be able to take a look and see where its happening at?

 

It rubs about half way to lock when that corner is unsprung slightly. I'll try to take a look tomorrow when I go out to the car... It's pretty tight under there so it's hard to tell.

 

Any update ont this. Im ordering some new tires soon and have just ordered a set of rims. Size 18 42mm offset 7.5" wide. Im looking at geting a set of 235-40-18s.

Later

 

I have some springs that should be here before too long, i'll update everyone when i get them installed

 

Cool^ What size tire/rim are you running and waht is the offset and width of the rim?

Later

 

right now i have the stock tire on a 18" X 8" rim with an offset of 40. The biggest i can fit without doing anything is a 235 due to the tire being very close to the strut.

 

Good news, for all of you waiting to see if the wider wheels fit on a lowered cobalt i will be finding out this saturday. I have my sportlines sitting next to me and i will be installing saturday. We can finally find the answer, i will just find it the hard way.

 

confirmation would be nice!

 

Great news, i got my sportlines on and the clearence looks good, i'm going to go and drive it and see how it feels. I'll have pics tomorrow!!

Update, no rubbing at all while turning or driving and it looks really good. As i was lowering the car i thought something was broken because it just continued to get lower

 

Great news bro! I can't wait to see those pictures!

 

So you have the stock 215's on now or teh 235's? Im sorry kinda out of it and can't figure it out from the previous posts.

 

i have the stock 215's but i see no problem with going bigger, and i'll have to wash my car tomorrow before i get some pics, it's dirty!

 

Thanks and can't wait for the pics as well

 

yep, confirmation will be good... I'm ordering very soon the sportline or prokit, that depending if I can fit some 18" wheels, 235/40 tires... with the sportkit , Ill definitley choose those sportline.

 

soo what happen with those pics ?

 

I'm curious also to see what your ride looks like. don't keep us waiting bro!!

 

I made a new thread with all the pics, here you go....CP's SS/SC on Sportlines