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Do HX wheels clear 1998 civic EX calipers??? Mine are scraping!!!!!

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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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Default Do HX wheels clear 1998 civic EX calipers??? Mine are scraping!!!!!

They're scraping wth?!
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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umm... they should fit fine. if they are VX wheels which are 13" they won't fit. hx's are 14's
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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They're HX for sure. They look very different, so there's no mistaking that...Would it be unsafe if they're all scraped up inside? Would it compromise the integrity (strength) of the wheels?
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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I just want to know if they're any less safer...i'm scared...
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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If they are...read this

http://www.performanceforum.co....html
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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Default Re: Do HX wheels clear 1998 civic EX calipers??? Mine are scraping!!!!! (Hulk_EJ8)

The offset? I think you have to grind part of the caliper like with Integra brakes.
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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Default Re: Do HX wheels clear 1998 civic EX calipers??? Mine are scraping!!!!! (Hulk_EJ8)

there scraping because the ex's have bigger brakes in front compared to dx,cd,hx model civics.just shave down the brake caliper untill no more scraping.theres a write up on this .
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