17" rims on a hatcback, will they rub?

[Soldier456]

I got a honda civic 91 hatchback. I wanna get some 17"s, would they rub the wheel arch if i had a full car of peoples?

[Gohan Ryu]

Depends on the tire size, not the rim. What size tire, how wide, how tall is the profile? Also depends if the car is lowered. There's more things to consider, rim size is the least important.

[pika]

why would you want such big rims on such a small car? not flaming, just askin

[CZ-R]

If your car is (or will be) lowered 2" or more you will have to "roll" the inside of the rear wheel wells or you'll rub.

Also, if you want to run 17's I suggest using 205/40-17 size tires. That's what I have on my car & haven't had any problems rubbing with 4 people in the car...

[Soldier456]

Do ya think 16s would be a better idea?

[CZ-R]

Depends on what you're going for. I mean, if you want 17's because they look good, then go with 17's. Honestly, the only good thing about 17's is that they fit the wheel wells of 4g's perfect.

On the other hand, if you're going for performance 16's would be a much better choice. They're lighter, and you shouldn't have as many camber issues (unless you go really low).

[angels7113]

i have 18"s on my 89 hatch i had to raise it back up but haven't had any problems except they weigh to much but they look so good

[88zccivic]

i have 17s on my hatch with 205/40/17 tires lowerd about 1 1/2 they dont rub at all exept when i have four people in the car and hit a bump the back rims will hit the fender after i put my camber kit on but if i adjust it in a little they might tuck in and be fine
my rims are a +40 offset 17x7

[canned4thgen]

Originally Posted by 88zccivic

i have 17s on my hatch with 205/40/17 tires lowerd about 1 1/2 they dont rub at all exept when i have four people in the car and hit a bump the back rims will hit the fender after i put my camber kit on but if i adjust it in a little they might tuck in and be fine
my rims are a +40 offset 17x7

i have 205/40s on mine with a 40 offset and with the 6inch drop from the air ride they tuck perfect and dont rub... i can drive the car the whole way down and they do not touch the fenders at all

[88zccivic]

your wheels probley tuck when you drop it and straighten back out when you raise back up if you had your camber set vertical when you were droped you would hit

[canned4thgen]

i dont have a camber kit and when its at driving height they dont rub or touch either

[Kven]

16s would def be a better idea; less hassle.

[88zccivic]

thats my point you dont have a camber kit if you did thay would hit. they wont lean in as far if you did

[pika]

what is the advantage of 17s