Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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I got gc coilovers and illuminas. I am about 2.25 incehs dropped, or so. Looking at getting a set of 16's. Will I have problems rubbing or the top of my wheels well bottom out on the tires on a bump with that drop and that size rim?

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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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i'm at about a 2.25 inch drop too and my wheel wells definately hit on some bumps. every now and then when i make slow sharp turns as well.
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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thats what i figured....i think i might stick with 15's

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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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You can get your fenders rolled.
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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Most people with 16's and 205/45/16 tires and a 2"+ drop will rub. Weird though, some people say they do, and others say they dont.

I have a 2", and 16's with 205/50/16 and I rub when the wheel is all the way turned, or partly turned going over bumps.
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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mine don't
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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Lowering your car around my area FTL!!! There are huge pot holes everywhere and speed bumps for everything thanks to the large senior population.
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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senior as in old people correct? I dont think they did that bro, i live in Zephyrhills florida, aka retirement city. We have 60k winter residents and 15k summer(yearrounders)... Our streets are alright, i think its PA ! lol jk...
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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im running 225 35 16 front and 205 50 15 rear and on lowered about 3" IMG]http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c74/D1SKOOLBUS/DSC01579.jpg[/IMG]
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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