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Re: honda covering tires and control arms [silver_sally]
by suio
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Jun 26, 2008 (1:44 pm)
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Replying to: silver_sally (Jun 26, 2008 1:24 pm)
I am curious about this too. If no one posts any issue, there the problem does not exist for 2008 models.
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Re: honda covering tires and control arms [suio]
by sparkland
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Jun 26, 2008 (7:47 pm)
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Replying to: suio (Jun 26, 2008 1:44 pm)
Evidently no one has enough miles on their 2008 Civic to have adequate information. We bought a 2008 Civic that was manufactured in November of 2007. We had the same concerns as the previous posters expressed about whether this car might have similar problems with the control arms and tire wear
Doesn't sound like most dealers would offer this kind of information voluntarily. 
Brad
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Re: honda covering tires and control arms [sparkland]
by jet10000
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Jun 28, 2008 (11:19 am)
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Replying to: sparkland (Jun 26, 2008 7:47 pm)
I have over 10,000 miles on my 2008 EX-L. No tire problems or vibrations as have been mentioned by 2006-2007 owners.
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2006 Civic LX with rear upper control arm issues, advice?
by politeness99
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Aug 16, 2008 (3:35 pm)
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Looking for someone with more miles on their 2006 Civic..
My 2006 Civic LX just hit 27000 mi and I had the rear upper arms replaced (Honda dealer and corporation were unwilling to cover the tire replacement b/c I was over 25000mi). At any rate, my question is:
Despite have the upper arms replaced, is this going to be a recurring issue? i,e. should I expect to replace tires every 15000-20000mi? I seem to have heard somewhere that the core issue was in the un-adjustable camber of the civics and not the arms. Any information and/or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help!
-Craig
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UPPER CONTROL ARMS
by sandman46
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Aug 16, 2008 (5:00 pm)
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Had mine replaced yesterday and they told me to send copies of my new tire receipts to Honda to see if they'll refund some $. My tires wore out before 14k miles even with multiple alignments which I can document.
Hope they'll pay back something to me.
The Sandman 
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Re: honda covering tires and control arms [suio]
by wtbuck
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Oct 15, 2008 (8:33 pm)
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Replying to: suio (Jun 26, 2008 1:44 pm)
I have 2008 Honda Civic with 13000 miles and my tires have flat spots and lots of ROAD noise. So far dealor is not owning up to problem. Just getting started.
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Re: honda covering tires and control arms [silver_sally]
by scamper2
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Oct 18, 2008 (3:56 pm)
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Replying to: silver_sally (Jun 26, 2008 1:24 pm)
We bought a 2008 Honda civic coupe and a Honda Civic sedan in Jan. of 2008. In the sedan after about 8,000 km on the all season tires that came with the car we started to hear a buzzing in the rear. Rear tire thread was wore unevenly. We were first told that it may be caused by towing excess weight however we had not towed anything and could prove the hitch had not been used as the paint was not disturbed. Then dealer advised we needed a 4 wheel alignment our cost. Dealer agreed to pay and found 4 wheels in perfect alignment. National service advised dealer to take measurements of rear suspension again all okay. Conclusion was tires that were on car when purchased were not of hard enough compound for suspension. We are now being charged for tire wear on initial tires. The second vehicle civic has been in the garage for almost 6 weeks measurements taken - Same tires on much the same car- we are now advised tires are okay even though buzzing has already begun. With what I have read on this site there appears to be be a widespread problem with tires or suspension and honda are not responding appropriately. It appears a recall is justified. Are there more 2008 Civic owners hearing a buzzing or humming from the rear of their car in the USA and Canada. Anyone else finding these cars also hit hard on the rear suspension.
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Re: honda covering tires and control arms [scamper2]
by jonesbb630
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Oct 18, 2008 (6:49 pm)
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Replying to: scamper2 (Oct 18, 2008 3:56 pm)
I believe I am starting the same problem as you here in Canada with 9,000km. I don't even have a hitch on mine. Was planning to mention on my next oil change at dealer. Just appears the tires are humming. Got Goodyears eagles RSA oem and I already rotated them once at my first oil change as my dealer recommends rotation every oil change.
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Re: honda covering tires and control arms [jonesbb630]
by scamper2
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Oct 19, 2008 (8:31 am)
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Replying to: jonesbb630 (Oct 18, 2008 6:49 pm)
Interesting different brand tires but similiar. We found rear tires were feathered meaning uneven tread wear. I don't know how rotating will solve this problem.The original tires that came with our civics were Dunlop all seasons replaces with what is reported to be a better Dunlop sport 5000 tires. We have put 6,000kms on the replacements - no problem yet. The problem has started with the second civic but the dealer reports Honda Canada advised tires would not be replaced as measurements of rear suspension are in specification. Perplexed and not satisfied with Honda response to problem.
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Re: honda covering tires and control arms [jet10000]
by llryan
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Oct 20, 2008 (2:21 pm)
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Replying to: jet10000 (Jun 26, 2008 7:48 am)
I had my upper control arms replaced 30000 miles ago. Since then I have had to replace the rear tires two times. The dealership states I need to rotate my tires more and says they can find nothing wrong with the car so it must be a tire issue!
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