New wheels on the way and shopping for springs

[spagett]

Wheels are 20x9 +35 on 245/35 and 20x10 +40 on 285/30. I really love what I've read about Ark GTF springs. GT2 AWD. I drive this as a grand tourer - no track, very rare back road blasts, mostly just big pulls on the highway.

Anyone have experience with a setup close to this? Happy to hear about whatever y'all have

 

[Snowwhite]

the GT-Fs are very soft. if all you want is the lowered look while keeping the ride stock, those are your springs. If you want to improve your handling, the eibachs are better, but then you'll want a softer sidewall tire to make up the ride difference. I've had both on mine, GT-Fs first and then the eibachs. Happier with the eibachs once I swapped out the michelins, but I like to take corners and exit ramps as fast as I can.

 

[Volfy]

By your description and your choice of wheels, improved handling doesn't seem high on your priority list, so just about any of the lowering springs should work just fine for what you're looking for. Just make sure you get a set that are suited to your Stinger. Some of the mfrs have different sets of springs for AWD vs. RWD and/or 3.3T vs. 2.0T/2.5T.

 

[Snicklefritz]

It's funny. I don't expect to actually feel a difference when the time comes. But the Premium's Bridgestones are six years old this fall and I plan to pull the OEM "boat anchors" with the still viable but aging tires and shelve them. I have the black powder coated OEM GT wheels - another set of "boat anchors" - ready to put the new A/S tires on this fall. My GT1 has TSW wheels that weigh less than 22 lbs. My original intent was to put them on the 255 HP car. But rethinking has me convinced that, since I enjoy both sets of wheels appearance-wise, I will put the lighter wheels on the Premium and the heavy wheels back on the 365 HP car. I know that if I keep the TSW wheels on the GT1, it will always bug me that I am not benefitting the Premium as much as I can with the lighter wheels. This thought process is known as a "first world problem" and is also somewhat OC. Ha hah.

 

[spagett]

the GT-Fs are very soft. if all you want is the lowered look while keeping the ride stock, those are your springs. If you want to improve your handling, the eibachs are better, but then you'll want a softer sidewall tire to make up the ride difference. I've had both on mine, GT-Fs first and then the eibachs. Happier with the eibachs once I swapped out the michelins, but I like to take corners and exit ramps as fast as I can.

Sounding like the GT FS are the plan for me. My only concern whatsoever at this point is rubbing, given my somewhat aggressive wheel and tire setup

 

[Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store]

Hey @spagett,

I can help you order these with a discount! The Ark GT-F Lowering Springs are a great choice, but if you are worried about rubbing, I would suggest the slightly stiffer Eibach Lowering Springs.

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Kia Stinger - Eibach PRO-Kit Lowering Springs

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