gambit1982

Hi, I searched but couldn't find an answer with the same specific wheel offset, tire, springs and shocks setup as mine. Currently, I'm running 195/50R15 with H&R Race spring with Koni Red shocks. My wheel offset is +38. My car is a 1994 Honda Civic DX coupe. My problem is I hear this rubbing sound whenver I'm making a hard U-turn. I've searched and many people proposed rolling the fender would solve the problem. But can anyone confirm if this would solve my problem with the info provided? I'm thinking about using the "baseball" bat method to roll my fender, but I'm afraid I might put a dent in my fender or possibly chip off the paint. Thanks in advance.

steven

94hatchling

my car is having the same problem. but i also have a shitty suspension and quite low. i rolled my fenders and took care of the main rubbing issues i had before and i'm running 205/50/15. if you roll, you should be fine. and just take it slow and easy, and you wont damage anything. just take your time.

hondapwr

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gambit1982 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hi, I searched but couldn't find an answer with the same specific wheel offset, tire, springs and shocks setup as mine. Currently, I'm running 195/50R15 with H&R Race spring with Koni Red shocks. My wheel offset is +38. My car is a 1994 Honda Civic DX coupe. My problem is I hear this rubbing sound whenver I'm making a hard U-turn. I've searched and many people proposed rolling the fender would solve the problem. But can anyone confirm if this would solve my problem with the info provided? I'm thinking about using the "baseball" bat method to roll my fender, but I'm afraid I might put a dent in my fender or possibly chip off the paint. Thanks in advance.
steven</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have 15 inch Enkei RP02 wheels with a +38 offset, and I don't have any problems with 205/15R15 tires doing a u-turn. I'm using Eibach pro-kit springs, so I'd say your car is too low.

And yes, there's a good chance of denting the fender and cracking the paint if you try to roll it.

Anyone have a good writeup on fender rolling? My tire actually rubs when turning hard at high speed.

gambit1982

Sorry to bring this back but I'm in need of help. I haven't tried rolling my fenders yet because I highly doubt that would solve my problem. Even after I set my struts to full stiff, the car sits at the same height as before, no finger gap at all, and it still rubs when I'm making a hard turn or a U-turn. My questions is, lets say if I bought those coilover sleeves, can I use my H&R race springs with those sleeves and be able to raise my car a bit? Would it be possible? A friend of mine said it would, but I've never had coilover sleeves before, so I would like people's input on this before I decide to buy a set of coilover sleeves. Thanks in advance.

sTeven

SE7EN3S

My rear tires were gapped about enough for my pinky to the first knuckle... And I have skinny *** fingers. Anyways, my rear tires were rubbing like yours, and when I rolled my fenders it stopped... FYI

. L i z

lower profile? maybe a 40? 35 even.

SE7EN3S

I was running 17's.. I don't remember the tire... 45 maybe?!

gambit1982

Alrighty then, guess I'll have to try to roll my fenders then. Thanks for the replies.

steven

MackEg6

yeah rolling the fenders works, it worked on my eg.

SE7EN3S

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gambit1982 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Alrighty then, guess I'll have to try to roll my fenders then. Thanks for the replies.

steven</TD></TR></TABLE>

Steven.. If you look at your rear fenders you'll see they taper DOWN at like a 40 degree angle, maybe. Take off the black gaurd and just push 'roll' the flared part 40 deg UP.

I just used a broom stick and rolled between my tire and the wheel well. I was freaked that I would noticably bend my fender, but everything worked fine.