So i want to do 20's. And i want to lower it but not to low. So i no people say gold whatevers are to low. I was thinking eibach. I would love to get progress but i think they would be to low. Just wanted to ask and see if you guys could give your 2 cents
Thanks
Cory

 

My : Put your chosen wheel tire combination on first, then see where you're at. Several members here have 20's and are lowered, so I'm sure they will chime in with more insight soon.

Just remember; 20's on an HHR are like getting a death sentence from potholes:

 

you sure dont want goldlines and 20's youre right about that, i think flyhhr has 20's with the eibach kit, yeah potholes will be a problem if your not used to looking out for them, but the looks youll get make up for that

 

In my opinion goldlines would look the best but the eibach's would look pretty good too (although they aren't as low). I currently have the eibach's in combination with 18" wheels and i like the stance but I'm going to go with goldlines to eliminate some of the gap. if you decide to go with 20's i think it would look good with either gl's or eibachs but with eibach you'd have a little more of a comfort zone or cushion when it comes to space between the tire and fender

 

DAYYYYUMMM ..
that same thing has happened on my 03 Harley D F150 truck...curb kissin and such, it sux!!

well from what ive read, it seems you can AND cant put 20s on this ride without something happening(like the whole rubbing thing). can someone give a definate answer if you can or cant put 20s on and not have to "roll the fender", BTW whats that mean, and what do you do to the fender??

i was thinking of putting 20s on(NOT going to lower the HHR), but keeping the wheel the same width as the original, or slightly wider, and hopefully that wont cause any rubbing of the tires; also i know that some shops have this one thing that they mount onto the spindle and measure exactly how big of a rim you can get...

ah hell this gets frustrating cuz i really want to buy some rims

 

If you want to put 20's on and NOT lower, you will be fine, providing you keep close to the stock overall tire size. I had a customer here a few days ago who just stuck 20's on at stock height with no probs. The "rubbing" issue comes into play only when you lower, or go to a much wider/taller tire.

 

also you could lower it with the eibach kit with no problems but the goldlines lower it too much (for 20"s that is)

 

Love your lowered HHR, what size wheels and tires are you using and do they rub? and are you using the goldline springs? Thanks

 

he has 20s by 8.5 i think and he has the goldlines, and the ride is harsh sometime.

 

pic with specs here

thanks

they rubbed in the rear but i grinded out the rear inner fender and its good to go now