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Old 08-04-2005, 08:04 PM
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Ok I just purchased a 93 Dx Hatch completely stock except for 15" MR7 wheels. Here is my problem, when I turn right the drivers side rear tire rubs against the wheel well. Why is this happening? and how can I get this fixed? Future plans are to lower it, but if this keeps happening I suppose lowering it is out of the question.

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Old 08-04-2005, 08:15 PM
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fat tires? i say go for the lowering, and get that bitch aligned ..... if it still happends, get some "non-fat" tires.... or am i wrong? i dunno!!
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What kind of tires are on the rims?

What is the offset on the rims?

Are you sure it has stock suspension?
Old 08-04-2005, 08:34 PM
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I love it when people leave out THE MOST ESSENTIAL PART TO THE QUESTION--THE SPECS

C'mon, if you have a tire rubbing issue, tell us the tire size and anything to do with your suspension...

"My engine won't start, help me fix it." You get what I'm saying?
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Sorry about that

Tires are Falken Azenis Sport 205-50-15 Rims are Motegi MR7's( yea I know ) I had these same tire/wheels on my EF and it's lowerd with no problems
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anyone???
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read this VERY carefully. it is the most essential part right now.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Deemeetree &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What kind of tires are on the rims?

<U>What is the offset on the rims?</U>

Are you sure it has stock suspension?</TD></TR></TABLE>
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I posted that already, they are Falken Azenis Sport 205/50/15 the offset is universal lug pattern and yes it's stock suspension the damn car looks like a monster truck right now
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by D-Atk &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I posted that already, they are Falken Azenis Sport 205/50/15 the offset is universal lug pattern and yes it's stock suspension the damn car looks like a monster truck right now</TD></TR></TABLE>


Well I'm lowered on Omni's but with the front tires on my car being 205/50/15 I rub when doing full turns
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I need to try something...anyone???
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maybe your shocks are bad, which cause it to sag a little when you turn.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by D-Atk &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I posted that already, they are Falken Azenis Sport 205/50/15 the offset is universal lug pattern Band yes it's stock suspension the damn car looks like a monster truck right now</TD></TR></TABLE>

offset and universal lug pattern are two totally different things.


offset # are usually 38-40 mm for hondas and universal lug pattern for hondas are 4 x 100 & 4 X 114

I HIGHLY recommend you to recheck your rim specs.
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Thanks I'll check that out
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could also be bushings, don't really know till you get under it man. good luck
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