A smaller wheel gap can change the look of a car without changing the wheels at all. The trick is choosing a drop that still makes sense when you pull into your driveway, carry passengers, or take the same uneven road to work every day. MTS Technik offers lowering springs with specific front and rear drop figures, giving you a useful starting point for that decision. At Extreme Power House, the lineup includes complete spring sets as well as front-only and rear-only listings. Here is how to read those listings and choose a setup for the way you actually drive.

What MTS Technik lowering springs change

Lowering springs set the car at a lower resting height. Compared with the factory stance, that can bring the fender closer to the top of the tire and make the wheels look better integrated with the body. A spring set gives you a specified drop for your application. There is no height adjustment to dial in after installation, so the part number you choose determines the advertised ride height change.

Springs and dampers also have different jobs. The springs support the car, while the shocks or struts control how the suspension moves. If you plan to keep your factory dampers, check that they are in good condition and suitable for the spring set. If your car already bounces after bumps or has a leaking strut, have the suspension inspected first. A lower stance will not fix a worn damper.

How to read the advertised drop

Look for two figures in the product description: one for the front axle and one for the rear. A kit listed at 30 mm front and 30 mm rear is intended to lower each axle by the same amount. That does not mean the front and rear wheel gaps will look identical afterward. The shape of the fender openings, the tire sizes, and the car's starting height all influence how the stance looks.

Treat the listed drop as a reference when you plan the build. Before ordering, park on level ground and measure from the center of each wheel to the fender lip. That gives you a repeatable way to compare before and after without using the ground as a reference. If your car already sits lower than stock, the advertised drop is not necessarily the amount it will move from where it sits today.

MTS Technik fitment examples at Extreme Power House

Kia Stinger 2.0T (CK), 2017-2023: The MTS Technik 2.0T Performance Springs carry part number MTSXKI039 and list a 30 mm drop at both axles. XPH specifies that this set is unsuitable for four-wheel-drive cars. Check the drivetrain as well as the engine before ordering, even if the model year and chassis match.

Kia Stinger 2.2 CRDi (CK), 2017-2023: XPH lists a separate MTS Technik 2.2 CRDi Performance Springs set, part number MTSXKI038. This listing also excludes four-wheel-drive cars. The 2.0T and 2.2 CRDi share the CK chassis code, but the catalog gives them different part numbers. Use the set that matches your engine.

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range, Standard Range Plus, and Mid Range RWD (5YJ3), 2018-2023: For these listed trims, XPH offers a 20 mm front and rear set and a 30 mm front and rear set. It is a useful example of how two sets can fit the same listed trims and serve different goals. The 20 mm set is the smaller change to factory ride height; the 30 mm set gives you a more pronounced drop. Check the exact trim and drivetrain rather than ordering on the Model 3 name alone.

Complete spring set or a single axle?

A search for your car can bring up several MTS Technik listings that look almost identical. Start with the full product title. A complete set is the place to start if you are lowering both ends of a stock car. A listing marked Front Sport Springs or Rear Sport Springs covers the axle named in the title. For example, XPH's Stinger 2.2 CRDi Front Sport Springs are a separate product from the complete set for that same engine.

An axle-only listing can be useful when you need the matching springs for one end of an existing setup. In that case, confirm the part number already on the car. A rear set that fits your chassis may still be intended for a different drop or configuration than the springs you have up front.

Plan around your wheels and everyday clearance

Picture the car on your usual route before choosing the drop. A steep parking garage entrance, a tall speed bump, or a driveway you already take at an angle can make a modest drop the better choice. If you regularly carry passengers or cargo, think about the clearance you need with the car loaded, too. The best height is the one you will still enjoy after the first week.

If you are also changing wheels, consider the tire width, wheel offset, and any spacers. A lower ride height reduces the gap above the tire at rest, and an aftermarket wheel setup can also change where the tire sits relative to the fender. Ask your installer to check for clearance through steering and suspension movement, not just while the car is parked. Plan for a wheel alignment after installation so the shop can check and adjust the alignment where the vehicle allows it.

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Start with your model year, engine or trim, and drivetrain. Then compare the advertised front and rear drop, check whether the listing covers one axle or both, and match the part number to your build. If you are comparing two options for the same car, use your current measurements and your everyday clearance needs to make the call.

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