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Installing Hx rims on a civic ex

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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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Default Installing Hx rims on a civic ex

hi, i read a little about how it can fit with spacers? how does these spacers look like, and where can i get them? '


i have a 94 ex that i wanted the hx to install on, but it is hitting the caliper.. i dont have anything to shave the calipers... any help?

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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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take a grinder and shave the caliper down a bit.i have done it numerous times ,doesnt take much.turn the wheel on the caliper to see exactly where it is hitting
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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Wheel spacers look like this, but may come with various patterns.



Some people use washers.
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 12:28 PM
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i thought hx rims were 14" and fit over ex calipers? arent the ones that require modification the 13" vx rims
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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no the hx rims hit the side of the calipers
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EeeJayEight &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i thought hx rims were 14" and fit over ex calipers? arent the ones that require modification the 13" vx rims</TD></TR></TABLE>

HX rims won't fit over 10.3" brakes because of the calipers.
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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Check this link out. I know its on a Si but its the same deal https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=555391
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