Suspension for 1994 Civic

[Musielewicz]

Hey
I was wondering if you guys could help me. I just put 17 inch rims on my 1994 Civic Dx. Whenever I take a sharp corner fast, the wheels will rub on the wheel wells. What do I need to replace to stop the wheels from rubbing? Stiffer springs, shocks, sway bar, or something else? Please let me know what I should replace, and what brand would be the best. Thanks!

[BullShifter]

What size tires are being used?
Is the car lowered?

[Musielewicz]

The car has not been lowered. It has stock suspension. The wheels are P205.

[BullShifter]

The whole tire size would be helpful - example P205/40 R17 Also the wheel width & backspacing will help.

[Musielewicz]

Sorry about that. Wheel is 17 by 7, P205/40ZR17 84W. Hope this helps. Thanks.

[LOUIEJR58]

sounds like u got a bad suspension period. i got the exact same set up on my civic and got no problems. u need to change your springs and struts, since they work together.make sure to check the offset of the rim your using also as this can cause the rubbin also

[snowman2005]

just get rid of the 17s for something smaller. my old 17s with stock suspension rubed too during hard u turns.stiffer suspension sway bars etc will help but as long as it doesnt involve lowering the car. also if u happen to have the wheels off teh car check behind the spokes for ramdom info and look for the offset.

[Musielewicz]

Thanks for the advice, but I love my rims and wouldnt trade them for the world. I dont have the wheels off yet, but will soon because of winter. What exactly should be replaced? What brand or brands would you guys recommend?

[BullShifter]

Originally Posted by Musielewicz

Sorry about that. Wheel is 17 by 7, P205/40ZR17 84W. Hope this helps. Thanks.

All the numbers are correct the only issue could be wrong backspacing. I agree with snowman get rid of the 17's, 16" is the biggest I would go on a civic.