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Message: <blockquote data-quote="6UE5t" data-source="post: 1064020715" data-attributes="member: 103722">Not necessarily, depending on the springs, how much stiffer compared to original ones. Cuz original absorbers also have some tolerance which can accommodate up to certain difference. For example, Tanabe NF is designed to still be used with the original absorbers. Previously I've also used APEX springs (made in Holland) with stock absorbers in a Lancer and it's still fine, just slightly stiffer than the std ones.If too stiff then of course the absorbers cannot control the spring bounce anymore and hence the car will be too bouncy.---------- Post added at 10:47 PM ---------- 6 hour anti-bump limit - Previous post was at 10:41 PM ----------Of course a proper lowered springs should also be stiffer. As for tire rubbing the fenders, it's more due to improper offset of the wheels. I've used cars which are pretty low before (only 1 finger gap) but still never had fender rubbing even though the car was fully loaded. That's why I strongly suggest to change spring first (if you indeed want to), so that when choosing wheels, you can see and judge better on the fitment and whether it will rub fenders or not.And yes, never throw away your original springs!---------- Post added at 10:55 PM ---------- 6 hour anti-bump limit - Previous post was at 10:47 PM ----------For me, I'd go half way which is big enough to enhance the handling (which is the main purpose of upgrading for me) and look better than stock, but yet still small enough to be light (if possible even lighter than stock) & comfortable (using tires still >10cm thick). IMHO going the extreme way will only bring more negatives than positives. Unless my car is so damn powerful that I need giant size brakes too and so no choice but to use huge wheels to accommodate the brakes.---------- Post added 06-22-2012 at 12:49 AM ---------- 6 hour anti-bump limit - Previous post was 06-21-2012 at 10:55 PM ----------CRZ & City are much more powerful than your Myvi and the their bodies are also bigger.Actually 195/50 are probably one of the most common/easiest tire size to find. 205/45 will be very harsh already cuz the sidewall thickness/height is only 9.2cm. I personally will never want to go under 10cm in order to still retain decent comfort. Of course the tire compounds/design will also dictate greatly on the comfort level but in general the physics of the size will not lie much. :)</blockquote>