one of those just depends things...i got skunk2 coilovers on old stock struts and they're doin just fine. i mean don't ride real smooth, but don't expect it to without expensive aftermarket shocks. never got an alignment, tires don't wear, and i've had them anywhere from 2 inches, to like 4 and a half which is all the way down. so it's just one of those things...depends on the car and how much little things bother you