Honda HR-V Ground Clearance

Ground clearance (also acknowledged as Ride height) denotes the interval between the minimum mark of the vehicle’s undercarriage and the spot of the tires’ contact with the even area. But, the manufacturer of the model might utilize some cheats to the normal operations to advertise sweet outcome implying the unbiasd length from the shock absorbers, the engine oil pan or the muffler to the terrain could be lower than mentioned in the formal specs.

It is no surprise while choosy customers pursue a heightened ground clearance to exclude issues when parking near the high edges or driving through the uneven area. The correct ride height of the model varies from 160 to 190 mm in relation to the year of creation and trim. Take into account that a well- laden vehicle will easily lose about 1 inch of ground clearance.

Fortunately, the model ground clearance can be increased with spacers for shock absorbers to get the car rest higher off the ground. While getting a higher model, you surrender a portion of the former stability and flexibility at high speeds. Contrarily model ground clearance can be lessened aiming to get refined handling and stability.

There a number of ways to increase ground clearance. When it comes to lifting or lowering your Honda HR-V you can choose between bigger tires, a leveling kit, coil spring assisters, coilovers, airlift suspension, suspension lifts, etc.

01.2001 – 06.2003

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
1.6i MT ES	190
1.6i CVT ES	190
1.6i MT ES VTEC	190

How to raise Ground Clearance on your Honda HR-V. Tip 1 – Get Bigger Tires.

You can raise the ground clearance of your Honda HR-V by upgrading tires to the bigger size. This will earn you extra 0,5-1 inch of clearance.

01.2001 – 12.2005

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
1.6i MT ES	190
1.6i CVT ES	190
1.6i MT ES VTEC	190

How to raise Ground Clearance on your Honda HR-V. Tip 2 – Install Leveling Kit.

Leveling kits are designed to level out the uneven stance and increase the ground clearance of your Honda HR-V. In most cases, the slight lift will allow for bigger tires. Please refer to Plus Sizing Guides.

01.1999 – 07.2001

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
1.6i MT ES	190
1.6i CVT ES	190
1.6i MT ES VTEC	190

How to raise Ground Clearance on your Honda HR-V. Tip 3 – install Suspension Lift Kit.

Honda HR-V Suspension Lift Kits (only available for trucks and SUVs) provide the proper clearance between the tire and chassis when going off-road. Normally, it increases the ground clearance from 2 to 8 inches.

01.1999 – 07.2001

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
1.6i MT ES	190
1.6i CVT ES	190
1.6i MT ES VTEC	190

07.2001 – 12.2005

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
1.6 J	175
1.6 J special	175
1.6 J4	175
1.6 J4 special	175
1.6 J super Player	175
1.6 J4 super Player	175
1.6 JS	175
1.6 JS4	175

07.2001 – 09.2003

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
1.6 J	175
1.6 J special	175
1.6 J super Player	175
1.6 J4	175
1.6 J4 special	175
1.6 J4 super Player	175
1.6 JS	175
1.6 JS4	175

08.1999 – 06.2001

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
1.6 J	175
1.6 J Sound Player	175
1.6 J NAVI Player	175
1.6 J Player	175
1.6 J4	175
1.6 J4 Sound Player	175
1.6 J4 NAVI Player	175
1.6 J4 Player	175
1.6 JS4	175

09.1998 – 06.2001

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
1.6 J	175
1.6 J Sound Player	175
1.6 J NAVI Player	175
1.6 J Player	175
1.6 J4	175
1.6 J4 Sound Player	175
1.6 J4 NAVI Player	175
1.6 J4 Player	175
1.6 JS4	175
1.6 J	190
1.6 J4	190
1.6 JS4	190

01.2001 – 06.2003

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
1.6i MT 2WD	160
1.6i MT 4WD VTEC	160

01.2001 – 12.2007

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
1.6i MT 2WD	160
1.6i MT 4WD	160
1.6i CVT 4WD	160
1.6i MT 4WD VTEC	160

02.1999 – 12.2001

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
1.6i MT 2WD	160
1.6i MT 4WD	160
1.6i CVT 4WD	160
1.6i MT 4WD VTEC	160

09.1998 – 07.2001

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
1.6i MT 2WD	160
1.6i MT 4WD VTEC	160

How to lower the Ground Clearance on your Honda HR-V.

Option 1 – Install Lowering Springs .

Option 2 – Install Coilovers

Option 3 – Install Air Suspension Kit

References

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