# New shocks / struts resulting in bouncy ride, can a rear sway bar fix this issue? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** civic, honda\ **Created:** [September 13, 2021, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-shocks-struts-resulting-in-bouncy-ride-can-a-rear-sway-bar-fix-this-issue/179333 "2021-09-13T19:59:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 13
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-shocks-struts-resulting-in-bouncy-ride-can-a-rear-sway-bar-fix-this-issue/179333/13 "2021-09-13T20:57:10Z")
> [@ledhed75](#): > > you could got back and have either OEM or standard struts put on. Problem solved. Which is exactly what we told this poster when he put larger 18 inch wheels with low profile tires on this car and then complained about how it felt. The Honda engineers spent a lot of time and money to get the car the best they could. The aftermarket isn’t as good, some guy on the internet isn’t as good, you aren’t as good, and even I don’t know as much as the Honda engineers know about their car. > [@Unsolvable mystery, steering jerks left/right on irregular road on new wheels, old wheels drive fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsolvable-mystery-steering-jerks-left-right-on-irregular-road-on-new-wheels-old-wheels-drive-fine/177992): > > Hopefully anyone can help. Currently driving on 17 inch rims but I have some 18s that I purchased used. I had it wrapped in brand new michelin a/s 4 tires and thats where the problems begin. The steering jerks left and right when driving on bumpy roads to a point where I feel very unsafe. I essentially have to grip the steering wheel tightly with both hands so I dont veer into another lane. Not only does it jerk, it feels as if the steering becomes disengaged with the tires and the steering wh… --- _[View the full topic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-shocks-struts-resulting-in-bouncy-ride-can-a-rear-sway-bar-fix-this-issue/179333)._