Lowering: AWD vs RWD
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Lowering: AWD vs RWD
Not even sure if I'm even asking the right question but I'll shoot. This pic has been circulating the net and this forum. It a super nice look and something I'm wanting to do in the future - Big rims and little to no fender gap. Questions....
I'm assuming this ride has a lowering kit. Any one running 24s on their 2011 Durango that can speak to how much it fills out the wheel well? Also, what are the considerations when trying to lower an AWD vs RWD, again just to reduce fender gap cost and otherwise. Just wanted to get the conversation going on this. Thanks
I'm assuming this ride has a lowering kit. Any one running 24s on their 2011 Durango that can speak to how much it fills out the wheel well? Also, what are the considerations when trying to lower an AWD vs RWD, again just to reduce fender gap cost and otherwise. Just wanted to get the conversation going on this. Thanks
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There have been claims that there are other pix to go along with this one of the D. HOWEVER, they never show up. I personally think without that proof that this is a photoshopped concept image. The wheels don't line up correctly. Close but no cigar.
If real, they would rub and ride on any bumps at all. Plus it will trash a 40,000 SUV. Not the best of ideas IMHO. There simply isn't any gap and there **IS** travel in the suspension not taken into account it this photo.
Now perhaps someone can provide the other photos, ride conditions, specifics, etc.
Or not
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If real, they would rub and ride on any bumps at all. Plus it will trash a 40,000 SUV. Not the best of ideas IMHO. There simply isn't any gap and there **IS** travel in the suspension not taken into account it this photo.
Now perhaps someone can provide the other photos, ride conditions, specifics, etc.
Or not
IndyDurango
Last edited by IndyDurango; Sep 26, 2011 at 11:34 PM.
There have been claims that there are other pix to go along with this one of the D. HOWEVER, they never show up. I personally think without that proof that this is a photoshopped concept image. The wheels don't line up correctly. Close but no cigar.
If real, they would rub and ride on any bumps at all. Plus it will trash a 40,000 SUV. Not the best of ideas IMHO. There simply isn't any gap and there **IS** travel in the suspension not taken into account it this photo.
Now perhaps someone can provide the other photos, ride conditions, specifics, etc.
Or not
IndyDurango
If real, they would rub and ride on any bumps at all. Plus it will trash a 40,000 SUV. Not the best of ideas IMHO. There simply isn't any gap and there **IS** travel in the suspension not taken into account it this photo.
Now perhaps someone can provide the other photos, ride conditions, specifics, etc.
Or not
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Sidewinder Thanks! Ohhh! Those rims on the D giveaway are so sweet! Nice ride and nice look. Especially if those are 22's, this one def has a lowering kit also - no wheel gap. 22s do look sweet and I see how the 24s are too big. Back to my point tho - I have an AWD so will it be a pain to lower if at all regardless 22s or 24s? All the other posts with 22s or other on this forum, tho nice have a natural fender/wheel gap without a lowering kit.
Indy - I'm not so much worried about the authenticity of the D on 24s and trust me, there are more than enough people out there willing to "screw up" a 40+K SUV to get a certain look. I'm not one of them, just asking the question on obtaining the look without sacrificing the performance. I've known guys to cut or roll the fenders just to stuff oversized wheels on a slammed vehicle. I'm saying if you can think of it, its been done. I'm looking for that balance between looks and performance.
Indy - I'm not so much worried about the authenticity of the D on 24s and trust me, there are more than enough people out there willing to "screw up" a 40+K SUV to get a certain look. I'm not one of them, just asking the question on obtaining the look without sacrificing the performance. I've known guys to cut or roll the fenders just to stuff oversized wheels on a slammed vehicle. I'm saying if you can think of it, its been done. I'm looking for that balance between looks and performance.
. I checked out Savini wheels website...those Savini forged wheels are quite pricey!
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