Smart Fortwo 453 Lift Kit Configurator

Nearly 3" lift2016–2019 incl. EQ

Stiffer springs, staggered aluminum wheel adapters, fender flares and bigger wheels and tires put the 2016–2019 Fortwo (EQ included) nearly 3" above stock while keeping factory geometry.

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Smart Fortwo 453 3"Nearly · Lift
  1. Pick your liftStart with the lift kit for your car.
  2. Add wheels, tires & armorAdd only the parts you want. Everything shown fits your car.
  3. Add to cartAdd the whole build to your cart in one tap.
Free shipping, same day*Free shipping in the lower 48. Same-day shipping on select items ordered by 1 pm PT, Mon–Fri.
Bolt-on installFactory mounts and color printed, step-by-step instructions.
1-year warrantyOn parts we make. 30 days on everything else. 30-day returns (20% restocking fee).
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Buffer lift kit, wheel adapters, fender flares, wheels and tires: nearly 3" of lift for the 2016+ Fortwo, EQ included. Pick your parts step by step, then add the whole build to your cart in one tap.

Build savings: 8% off matched parts when you buy the lift kit

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Which Smart cars does this fit?

The 2016+ Smart Fortwo 453, EQ (electric) included. Driving a 2008–2015 451? Use the 451 kit builder.

How much lift do I get? Is it just spacers?

Nearly 3" with our wheels and tires. The buffer kit raises the factory spring rate and keeps your factory suspension geometry. The wheel adapters space bigger wheels and tires out from the hubs, and the fender flares add clearance at the wheel openings. Together with our wheels and tires, that's the full 453 lift.

What tire size does it run?

Maxxis 205/60R15 on our 15x7, 4x156 wheels, sized for the 453's milder lift. The 215/75R15 all-terrains we sell are for the 451 and Toyota kits.

Do I need wheel adapters?

Yes, to run our wheels. The 453 is 4x100 from the factory, and our adapters convert it to 4x156. They're staggered, 2" front and 2.25" rear, and lug nuts are included.

Are the fender flares the same as the 451's?

Yes. One flare set fits both the 451 and the 453. They bolt on with stainless steel hardware and have trim-to-fit ends.

Is it hard to install?

It's bolt-on using factory mounts and ships with color printed, step-by-step instructions. Prefer a pro? Any trusted mechanic or collision shop can install it, and we'll send them our shop write-up: just ask through our contact form.

Will my tire pressure light work with new wheels?

Add our pre-programmed 453 TPMS sensors when your tires are mounted. No scan tool or dealer visit needed.

How does the configurator work?

Pick your parts step by step, then add the whole build to your cart in one tap. Buy the lift kit with matched parts (453 wheel adapters, wheels, Maxxis tires and fender flares) and you get 8% off those parts automatically. Only want one piece? Every part is also sold on its own.

How fast do you ship, and what if it's not right?

Free shipping in the lower 48. Same-day shipping on select items ordered by 1 pm PT, Mon–Fri, from Elk Grove, CA or Beaverton, OR. Outside the lower 48? Contact us with your complete address for a shipping quote.

30-day returns (20% restocking fee), and nothing is final sale. 1-year warranty on parts we make, 30 days on everything else. See Shipping & returns.