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Old 05-09-2011, 03:07 PM
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I have 98 honda civic ex 2 door not lowered.

I'm having rubbing problems with my 18in konig with 215/35z r18 84w xl tires

(only Rubbing in the front)

should i get spacers for the rims and if so how much???
 
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Old 05-09-2011, 07:07 PM
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depends on where on the tire (or even wheel) is rubbing. Is it on the top of the tire? or on the sidewall?

you maybe be able to get away with rolling the fenders. There are how-to videos on youtube. Its not hard.

maybe pictures will help?

Everyone on this forum is going to tell you that 18's are too big for a civic. I'm one of those people. But I speak from experience. I had 17's on my 00 civic hatchback and it road like a turd. I stepped down to a nice set of lightweight 15's. It accelerates faster, stops faster and rides WAY better. BUUUT thats just my humble opinion.
 
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Old 05-10-2011, 04:39 AM
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18s are too big for a Civic.
Just saying.

Also the max tire size you can put on it is a 205. 215 will rub.
 
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Old 05-11-2011, 06:07 PM
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Lightweight Konig 16s are just right, IMO. The added bonus is that there are lots and lots of tire choices.

And Shandles is correct. It depends on where the tires are rubbing.
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 06:49 PM
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Get smaller width tires. Go with a 205.. I don't trust spacers because they make your stud length shorter (plus it looks kinda tacky when your tires stick way out past your fenders)
 
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