20s for the Demon - how low can I go? (big wheel haters don't look)

Tucking that much tire is going to wreak havoc depending how low you go. I'm running 18's/19's, 5" ground clearance to the rocker and a stock tube wouldn't even come close to fitting my 345/30's in the rear. Don't even think about the front. Definitely can not go too low without losing the front inner fenders and raising the wheel tubs in the rear. Best thing to do, set it on the ground at the ride height you want, test fit the wheels and see what you need to do to make it work. You should plan for at least 3" of compression, plus an extra 1/2" or so clearance. Coil-overs or air can make setting ride height easier, and using an RMS kit or HemiDenny's front end kit can make it easier on the inner fenders by eliminating the need to mount the shocks there. Proportion will be key for 20's in the rear and I would say, like others, no smaller than 19 up front. Can be done and done well, but will take some planning. I have to say though, I'm surprised at how well I like that wheel in there. I have to keep looking at that wheel, looks REAL tough. I like it!

Here is where I'm at with my setup.

That's some helpful input. If you compare, you are way lower than where I placed that wheel. Look at the wheel nuts, I'm maybe 3 to 4" higher. I kinda think people see it as lower than it really is. Love how you got the front down. I can be happy with less than that. My plan, for now at least is to see what I can do with leaf springs and factory front susp. Not sure yet but I think I can do something that makes me smile without gettin into mega bucks. I'll scale back from 20s if I decide it's not feasable.


blown71duster Here is a pic of a duster with 20's on the rear and 18's up front. I think 19's would look better up front .Or run 19's rear with the front 18's. JMO though.

Thanks, that's the first I've seen with 20s on a Duster/Demon. I'd want the front an inch or two lower. If possible... Any chance you know more about the suspension on that car???


johnparts I'm running a 285/40/20 and I'm slammed to the gound. if your gonna go low I would run a Hemidenny superslammer K Member up front and I would recommend airbags otherwise you are not gonna make it into most driveways.

I'd love to see pics. I'll search your threads later.

Can I join the haters club?
But I'm an old man

By all means. I've got some gray hair too. Not much anymore.