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ridin4jesus

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Posted: July 30, 2006 at 1:27 PM / IP Logged

Whats up everyone, here's the problem. I have a 98 civic ex that i just got 18's for, i put them on and when i drive it the tire rub on the fenders(not inside under but on the rim of the fender). Can i use coil over springs to adjust the height to make it higher or what can i do. All help is appreciated

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Posted: July 30, 2006 at 2:23 PM / IP Logged

get smaller rims. I bet 18s look pretty redivulous on it.

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Posted: July 30, 2006 at 3:38 PM / IP Logged

You can put coilovers on and it should work just fine. Or you could put a air ride system on it to give you the adjustment. Or if you dont want to do that you could see about geting your fenders rolled.

Just a few ideas i hope that this helps you. post some pics so we can see what it looks like.

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Posted: July 30, 2006 at 5:06 PM / IP Logged

There shouldn't be a problem with the 18's fitting on this Civic unless you went with a tire size greater than 215/35ZR/18 ?

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Posted: July 30, 2006 at 5:42 PM / IP Logged

ridin4jesus wrote:

What are the exact measurements of the wheels? 18 by what, and what is the offset. And what size tire did you use?

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Posted: July 30, 2006 at 5:47 PM / IP Logged

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html

put in your stock size, and see what size you SHOULD run......

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Posted: July 31, 2006 at 7:44 AM / IP Logged

i went to tire rack and 18's fit on my car, here is a pic of the rims and tires the measurements are 235/40/18r How do i fit 18’s on my civic? -- posted image.

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Those won't fit. 235 is too wide and you will not be able to turn very far before the rims starts rubbing the innder fender guard. As well, your speedo will be out by quite a bit because of this size tire.

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Posted: July 31, 2006 at 11:10 AM / IP Logged

they dont rub the inside surprisingly, i had them on and drove around and it rubs only when i hit a bump and when the car tilts

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Posted: July 31, 2006 at 11:47 AM / IP Logged

They are still TOO tall.....they are the wrong size. AND what are the wheel measurments? If they rub AT ALL....they are the incorrect size, it's that simple.

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