I Need Serious Help! Suspension/Wheel/Tire Problem!!

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Dec 31, 2006 | 05:34 AM

civicchik94

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I Need Serious Help! Suspension/Wheel/Tire Problem!!

Ok, to start, I have a 1994 Civic EX. When I bought the car, I purchased some aftermarket rims from a friend.

Not too long ago, I fell asleep at the wheel and ran off the road. Luckily, the only thing that was damaged on my car was the right rear tire, which came off the rim (it didn't blow out). While changing my oil yesterday, my dad took a look at my tires and noticed that the outside of the tire has wore completely down to the wires. This means that when I ran off the road, I bent SOMETHING behind the tire.

I am not car stupid, but I'm not that mechanically inclined either. Can someone please tell me what could be wrong and how to fix it or get it fixed? To help everyone understand, if you look at the tire from the rear of the car, it appears as if it is bent slightly NE if you use compass directions, N being the top of the car.

I would appreciate ANY help.

Dec 31, 2006 | 01:00 PM

mill$civic

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RE: I Need Serious Help! Suspension/Wheel/Tire Problem!!

If you dont have any driving problems then its going to probably be your camber/caster/toe is off. Go to a shop and get a wheel alignment.

Dec 31, 2006 | 05:12 PM

Nail I3unny

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RE: I Need Serious Help! Suspension/Wheel/Tire Problem!!

the second thing you mentioned is toe...it can wear tires down pretty badly if its off too much.

it also sounds like you might have some camber issues