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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 05:24 AM
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I need help deciding whether to lower my Cayenne or leave it as is. I say it can be lowered a bit, but I can go either way.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 06:16 AM
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Lower it.
 
Old Jun 26, 2014 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by XR4Tim
Lower it.
Thanks for the feedback, XR4Tim
 
Old Jun 26, 2014 | 06:48 AM
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I don't think it looks bad at all as it is. If you do decide to lower it, then I'd try to avoid the ridiculous "slammed" look that is becoming more popular lately.
 
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Originally Posted by Dennis C
I don't think it looks bad at all as it is. If you do decide to lower it, then I'd try to avoid the ridiculous "slammed" look that is becoming more popular lately.
, Thanks for the feedback Dennis, I agree! I always said, if your vehicle rubs going over a speed bump then it’s to low.
 
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I say leave it
 
Old Jun 26, 2014 | 07:45 AM
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I say leave it
Thanks gh0stman.
 
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A general rule of thumb I've heard, (and which I also believe) says that the distance between the top of your tyre and the bottom of the wheel arch, should be less than or equal to the profile thickness of the tyre sidewall. This usually results in a good look. IMHO the black wheel arches are "optically" raising the vehicle, in other words making it look higher than it is (and making the wheels look smaller).
So I say lower it !!! or maybe just colour code your wheel arches.
I've (poorly) photoshopped some colour onto your wheel arches and think it may be an eaiser option for the look than lowering.
Just my opinion
 
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I would lower it a little bit. I like when there's an even space around the tire and the fender.
 

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Originally Posted by DLF
A general rule of thumb I've heard, (and which I also believe) says that the distance between the top of your tyre and the bottom of the wheel arch, should be less than or equal to the profile thickness of the tyre sidewall. This usually results in a good look. IMHO the black wheel arches are "optically" raising the vehicle, in other words making it look higher than it is (and making the wheels look smaller).
So I say lower it !!! or maybe just colour code your wheel arches.
I've (poorly) photoshopped some colour onto your wheel arches and think it may be an eaiser option for the look than lowering.
Just my opinion
Awesome photoshop DLF!
 
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I would lower it a little bit. I like when there's an even space around the tire and the fender.
Thanks for the feedback Drk Knight
 
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Would have to agree for lowering it as well; better handling. If you have PDCC equipped, it will handle less like a SUV and more like a large sedan.
 
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Would have to agree for lowering it as well; better handling. If you have PDCC equipped, it will handle less like a SUV and more like a large sedan.
Thanks Renaissance.Man
 



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