I recently installed a set of Koni Specials on my '93 civic hatch. Befor the install i had stock Integra LS suspension bits and plenty of travel to clear the 205/60r-15s I have. Now they rub against the top of the wheel well when I hit a bump in a corner. This must stop. From what I understand, the 60 ratio sidewall is simply too tall, but it seems negligable to step down to a 50 ratio. Will this really stop the rubbing? Any suggestions?


Modified by 87turdR at 1:20 PM 5/31/2005

 

Did you transfer the brake bracket from the old shocks to the Konis?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 87turdR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I recently installed a set of Koni Specials on my '93 civic hatch. Befor the install i had stock Integra LS suspension bits and plenty of travel to clear the 205/60r-15s I have. Now they rub against the top of the wheel well when I hit a bump in a corner. This must stop. From what I understand, the 60 ratio sidewall is simply too tall, but it seems negligable to step down to a 50 ratio. Will this really stop the rubbing? Any suggestions?


Modified by 87turdR at 1:20 PM 5/31/2005</TD></TR></TABLE>

ya...just switch to 195/50/15 and the rubbing should stop. i had the same problem before. i couldn't make a u turn without rubbing until i changed my tires. the 205 in the front might be too wide for your drop.

 

195/55-15 is the correct size. 205/50-15 is the plus zero size. 205/60-15 is too big, it is almost one inch taller. The rubbing will stop with correct size tire. If you like the wrong size tire on your car I believe you can raise your car up a little with the konis.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00R101 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Did you transfer the brake bracket from the old shocks to the Konis? </TD></TR></TABLE> How would that stop my tires from rubbing? But to answer... No but i did zip-tie them well

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cruizinmax &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">205/50-15 is the plus zero size.</TD></TR></TABLE> Please explain "plus zero size" to me.
Forgot to mention I am runnigng Voghtland (sp?) lowering springs (2" drop all around) and the spring seat is set as high as it will go on the Konis.