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Old 08-29-2008, 01:13 PM
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I am looking at buying some wheels off craigslist, heres the link:
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/pts/790722566.html
My question is, will these wheels that were originally on a 94-95 Accord fit on my 00 Civic EX? They are 4 lug wheels, as is my car.
 
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Old 08-29-2008, 05:21 PM
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are you lowered? If not, they'll fit just fine (I'd assume one of those bolt patterns is 4x100). If you are, then wheel offset comes into play, and nobody can really tell you whether they'll rub or not without the offset size. (basically, for 17's on an EK, an offset of +40mm to +45mm should fit (+40 and +45 will most likely rub a little, +42 shouldn't have any rubbing problems))
 
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Old 08-29-2008, 05:56 PM
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Thanks! Im not lowered and dont plan on ever lowering my car, so i should be fine. Still, if anyone else wants to post your opinion please do so, Id like to be completely sure.
 
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Old 08-29-2008, 06:06 PM
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Just so you know, it'll probably look kind of weird with 17's at stock height. I know my '94 did. Maybe look into Tein H-Tech (1.1" drop) springs or something?
 
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Old 08-29-2008, 09:07 PM
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i think they will fit your car since it looks like they are universal 4 lugs pattern. civics are 4x100 and i believe that accord is 4x114.3. and like reaper said the offset plays a role whether the tires would rub. IMO... 17's on stock height civics does not look good.
 
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Old 08-30-2008, 07:00 AM
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Alright, Ill consider lowering if i get these. For the price theyre worth it and will certainly look better than my 14" wheels and hubcaps.
 
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The larger the offset.... the LES likely they will rub.
A +45 would be better than a +40
 
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Old 09-04-2008, 01:22 PM
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^ and a +42 would be better than either. Use 17x7's with a +45 offset and the front will rub the inside of the wheels well around turns. Trust me, I had 17's on my old civic (not exactly stock height lol... but I doubt ride height would matter in this case) and had rub marks in the wheel wells to prove it.
 
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Old 09-05-2008, 07:37 PM
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My old 94 coupe. 17x7 +45 Kosei's 2 inch drop, camber correction, NO rubbing.... at all.
I drove the car for 143K miles set up like this, 2 sets of tires.
 
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Old 09-05-2008, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by reaper2022
^ and a +42 would be better than either. Use 17x7's with a +45 offset and the front will rub the inside of the wheels well around turns. Trust me, I had 17's on my old civic (not exactly stock height lol... but I doubt ride height would matter in this case) and had rub marks in the wheel wells to prove it.
I have +40 offset 17x7's with 205/40/17's and they rub the inside of the wheelwells too sometimes around really tight corners, it doesn't really make sense.

Could my camber be causing that?
damn, if so i'm gonna have to get a camber kit, because if i know why it does it and that i can fix it, it will bug the hell out of me until i fix it
 
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