Should I change my spark plugs when I change my spark plug wires on my 1995 Honda civic?

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I have been having some rough idling and choppy acceleration. I did that test where you spray water on the wires at night and see if there is a spark. There was a tiny spark, barely noticeable, on one of them, so I decided Im just going to change them all, even though there isnt any noticable corrosion on the rubber. (Also, a little bit of water got under the distributor cap, and there were lots of little sparks dancing around in there... I know... Im not supposed to get water in there, but I fucked up. does that mean I have a distributor problem? I just replaced a failing distributor with a used one.)

Anyway, should I change my spark plugs when I change my wires? I dont know the last time they were changed.

Also, how do I know what size spark plugs/spark plug wires to buy? Are they pretty universal?
 
Since new plugs will cost next to nothing, and you can eliminate them as a problem, you may as well. You can go for the platinum+4's, which I've had good luck with, splitfire's also, or go for the cheapies if you want to save around $10. Also, you can make sure they're gapped perfectly with most plugs. The gap tool is available at the parts counter for about $2. They can also hook you up with the correct plugs and gap size for your car.
 
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