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Old Apr 14, 2003 | 11:52 PM
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alright i've searched and didnt find anything that helped...

This is for a 92 civic hatch. i have 205/45/16 tires on 16x7 wheels(c8's) and i'm dropped not too much 1.75-2" max on Goldline Springs(theres 2.5 finger gap) I've already removed the strip and rolled the rear panels.

Heres my problem:
When i have people in my car, it rubs when i take turns any faster then like 5mph or when i hit a bump in the road(these guys are not fat either). What can i do to fix this? The wheels look straight, are there any tricks to getting just a little negative camber? Would an alignment help? If so, what are some recommended places in the socal area and estimated costs? I need to know, its driving me crazy!!!

Or anyone wanna trade my 16" bronze c8's for 15's? lol but i'd rather have this fixed, thank you!
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 01:46 AM
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i had some 16x7 5zigens on a 2" drop and they rubbed in the rear too...there was this sheetmetal corner tab sticking out and everytime i took a hard turn it rubbed...just take some needlenose pliers and bend that little tab up andaway from the tire. after i did that it never rubbed again
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 06:12 AM
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Default Re: Tires rubbing in rear (cxSOHChatch)

yeah i tried to bend the little tab up and i fucked up my fenders
just be carefull if u do it.
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 01:10 PM
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wheres the tab located? I already rolled the part where the black plastic lining goes(i removed the plastic too) Thanks for the replies!
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 04:01 PM
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see the part where the rear bumper meets the fender? kind of hard to explain but feel around uner there and youll feel the tab...

i wasnt sure if the tab was the problem, but when i looked the tire had rubbed off onto that tab

good luck
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 04:03 PM
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i think the "tab" he's talkin' about is in fact what you already did, rolled it...don't be surprised if rust starts to form as a result, because that's what happened to mine, and it's in the shop now gettin' repaired. also, i have 17's (yes 17's ) on my car and i'm not rubbing a bit, so i don't know what to suggest for you man, that's kinda weird. good luck figuring it out.
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