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standard my civic came with 15s with the 195/60/15 tyres on, just bought some 17s but havent been sure on whether or not they would rub.
they are 7" wide, will be wearing 205/45/17 rubber and come in 45 and 40 offset, i think 45 is the standard offset right? but the wheels are drowned in arch as they sit, they are about an inch or two set back,

question being, can i get the 40 offset and no rub with -40mm springs?

oh, also i got spax -40mm springs but havent got em fitted yet, ive heard that fitting shorter springs to the standard shocks ***** em up right quick, is it fine to do this or not?

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All of this can be found by searching, because most of this is just nickel and dime crap.
Cliffnotes answers, if you want the details, search and read up.
+40 should fit, if its close, align it out.
I've never heard of spax springs, but any drop will mess up the stock shocks, and its a stupid idea to use them on a lowered car.