Q: need info regarding suspension and rims

asked by on September 21, 2016

looking to buy new rims and tires for car, whats biggest i can buy without having to change suspension. If i decide to change suspension do you recommend lowering springs or "bagging" it(air bags to raise and lower)

My car has 65562 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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