Will lowering suspension upgrades cause my car uneven tire wear?

[AveoSS]

I want to switch to Eibach springs, will the lower stance cause my car to wear my tires unevenly by changing the geometry? if so, what can I do about it? BTW, I had cut the springs in a couple of my rides, cut one coil at the same spot the spring ended, it droped about a inch and it rode/handle fine, so, I disagree with the 'cut coil bad thing', if done correctely and conservatively (that means cut 1 coil, not 3!!) I had no negative effects on my car. Now that sayd, performance coils are always better but sometimes when you don't have the cash u got to be creative...
Anyone have any imput od the HR, BM and Eibach springs? I got 17' with low pro tires.
Any other ideas on how to improve handling? I mean whats the best band for the buck?
Do those braces make a difference u can feel on the handling?

[Z34guy]

cut springs are the modifications of retards. spend the money for proper lowering springs.

[petrified.rabbit]

a few things i have learned about cutting springs:

1. do not cut progressive rate springs, will not sit level, will not handle well.
2. slow cuts with a cut of wheel, do not, i repeat do not build or introduce heat to the springs. this will make the brittle.
3. always be sure to install (or inspect) before cutting. i prefer only cutting dead coils (coils that touch while under weight).
4. match cuts to factory mounting divots in the seats
5. keep an eye on them after install.

i cut the h&rs on my aveo, road nice for a little less than 2 years, but the upgrade to coilovers was worth it (and only cost $200 more than just the springs)

[AveoSS]

cut springs are the modifications of retards. spend the money for proper lowering springs.

That's harsh, if YOU don't know what ur doing, DON'T CUT! I did and it worked fine... Not going to do the same on this one, I want better performance not just a lower ride.

[AveoSS]

Thnks rabbit, I agree 100% with you... I always cut them the way u mention and had never had a issue.

[subachad]

cut springs are the modifications of retards. spend the money for proper lowering springs.

I cut my stock springs.

Cut one coil from the front and one from the rear, better ride quality than my H&R's, but the stance wasn't 'right'.

[AveoSS]

I cut my stock springs.

Cut one coil from the front and one from the rear, better ride quality than my H&R's, but the stance wasn't 'right'.

Whats 'right' means?

[tidus10]

Whats 'right' means?

****s lop sided, i did the same thing.. front sits higher than the back

[AveoSS]

Looks like u screwed up during the cut or ur springs were worn/fading already...

[tidus10]

cut a single coil from the top.. springs had 60k miles on them when i cut them :-p