Coil Spring alone would ruin tires?

[godar1990]

I've noticed in some forums that people have lowered their vibes with coil springs. Do I need to change struts also or does it depend on the springs? I just want to maintain my tires and handling. I plan on new 16 inch wheels after the drop.If you know of a related forum please post it. Thanks

[scherry2]

lowerd my 2003 vibe 3 months after I got it in 2002. I have 50,000 miles and I've had no problem with tires. the goodyears lasted 45,000.

[Raven]

If you lower your car, you must have an alignment done about a week later. This allows the car to settle completely. If you don't get an alignment, your front tires will be done in a few thousand miles. There is no need for new struts.

[Mavrik]

Quote, originally posted by Sunny »If you lower your car, you must have an alignment done about a week later. This allows the car to settle completely. If you don't get an alignment, your front tires will be done in a few thousand miles. There is no need for new struts.depends on the springs and their compression rate. I know my back struts were pretty weak before I sold the car to my folks. Then again I autocrossed it, it drove across canada... twice. and saw a lot of use. Changing springs from stock will always cause a possible issue to the struts because they compress differently. People have blown their struts before.I wasn't to concerned about it myself... but if its a concern to you, I would advise springs and getting rear struts that will support them.