theguy22

Ok, so i have a 1997 civic hatchback. I had GSR wheels but i traded it for some GT3s. When i put on the GT3s i noticed that every time i turn, there is a knocking noise on the back wheels. When i turn left i hear the knocking on the left wheel. When i turn right, i hear the same noise on the right. I don't know if it's the wheel or maybe the way i put it? lug nuts? all i know is that the noise wasn't there before. The wheels look like they're in perfect condition. Has someone else had the same problem? please help. thanks :[

Libertariat

Did you check the lug nuts?

theguy22

yup. just not i switched the stock ones and still the same problem. i even tried some thinner lug nuts and still the same problem. its almost like a thump noise.

92lxsleeper

take the wheels off and see if the hub nut is loose, or if the bearing is going back. could also be the drum brakes. could also be bad bushings.

theguy22

Ok guys, i think i know the problem. These rota GT3s seem to be a little wider than my 6.5 wide GSR wheels i had. The inner lip of the wheel is hitting a part of the lower control arm. anything i can do besides get a new wheel? thanks

Libertariat

The wheel shouldn't be anywhere close to the LCA. Something is hella broken.

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

I'm confused.

hyperblu

I think he's mistaking the knuckle for the LCA...

theguy22

you are correct

10psiLsEf2

wtf wheell hitting lca?

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

How wide are these wheels?

hyperblu

gotta be at least 7.5 in order to be rubbing on the knuckle? O.o OP you could try a small wheel spacer like 5mm, but you make have clearance issues with the fenders...

10psiLsEf2

Check your wheel bearings
Jack the car up and check for play in the rear wheels. side to side up and down

theguy22

they look to be an inch wider than the gsr's. i think like 7" to 7.5"

mike:

You can bring it to an alignment shop and get it up on the rack, everything else has been stated: bearings, rubbing and you should also check for play in front tires as well

mcorley187

Wheel bearings should do the trick.

mcorley187

It should have nothing to do with the wheels. I had 18's on my hatch and I know they was atleast 7.5 inches wide and I never had that problem. My 91 had bad wheels bearings and that's what it did. It got to a point where it was better when u turned then went straight

quick86

But if he has a funky offset wheel it's very well possible there could be an issue with it hitting the knuckle on camber changes in cornering, though it doesn't sound likely.

Has anyone suggested he check the rear sway bar end links yet? I've seen that one a million times... It could be purely coincidence that they are just now going with the new wheel/tire... OR it could make complete sense if the new wheels/tires are creating more grip and in turn more body flex/roll that the sway bars are trying to correct......