i have a set of 15x7.5s in the mail... anyone know where i can rent a fender roller in the DC area or anywhere? thnx

 

Most body shops will have one, or if just a bit use a bat somewhere there is a write up on how to do it, I did it fine.

 

I did mine with my floorjack handle.

 

A BASEBALL BAT WORKS THE BEST

 

how exactly do you roll the fender, and what does it look like rolled and not rolled? just trying to get an explination. thanks!

 

You're basically just trying to fold the inner lip of the fender up and into the fender itself for additional clearance.

Using a bat, you basically jack the car up and get it onto some jackstands and wedge the bat between the tire and the inner fender and push along the entire thing util it gets rolled up. You have to go slowly and you may crack the paint, some people will recommend that youheat the fender paint to keep from breaking the paint.

 

so a bat is the way hu? yeah mn preheat the paint to 130-145 degrees so it wont crack... i just got the dr 20's and some say if i correct your camber than ill need it

 

does anyone have some pics of their fenders rolled with some 15X7.5 rims on

 

 

so it basically makes that somewhat flare type thing? thanks!

 

no, no flairing... look.



just takes away the fender lip, you dont want your fender bent out of place

 

i see!!! thanks!!!! think this may be done to my car soon as i get a chance!

 

^^ bmw dudes love that tool.. must use heat so you dont chip off paint

 

you can cut the lip off as well pretty easily with a dremel

 

very cool! what offset are you going to run?

 

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just takes away the fender lip, you dont want your fender bent out of place </TD></TR></TABLE>

That's the exact roller that I have. You don't necessarily need to use heat if you're just going to fold the lip inwards. If you're pulling the actual fender out, then yes, use some heat. Be warned, using too much heat will boil the paint off the other side.

 

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it has a 38mm offset

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rubagge would be fatel + im on the east side, im trying to stay away from metal cancer

 

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one would think that would weaken structural integrity, making the fender flimsy/leaving a sharp edge.

 

did you roll urs? theres a lot of crap in the way besides the fender lip... did you remove your wheel well plastics also?


Modified by No2Pencil at 8:20 PM 1/4/2007

 

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And remove how many important spot welds holding the quarter to the wheel well not to mention creating a void for dirt and water to enter.

 

I was talking about the rear, you only have to cut the top most section where it would hit the wheel, it is still welded together it does not separate, and if you are worried about rust just use some primer and some paint, and the point of this is so the tire doesnt rub so why would rubbage be fatal , if you cut it off there is more room than with the lip folded over, its just another option maybe not 4 you. I have seen this done more times than I have seen rolled fenders.

 

im not downing that idea, i heard that too. it just seems like alot more work... i dont think ill need the space in the rear, im conserned with the front and turnability... what ever i do ill try and post pics

 

Wow, on the topic of cut fenders...would cutting off half of the fender lip be detrimental to structural integrity?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1989CivicSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Wow, on the topic of cut fenders...would cutting off half of the fender lip be detrimental to structural integrity? </TD></TR></TABLE>I think so, there will be a sharp edge too so if you ever do rub say goodbye to your tire

 

I cut my fenders inner lip with a wizard wheel, structural rigidity really fellows.....lol. Are fenders are weak and flemisy to begin with. Cutting the innter lip off them isn't going to do anything. I'm talking about the front fenders and not the rear. It doesn't matter if you cut them or roll them it would still schread through your tire no matter what. The only difference is do want a smooth cut through your tire or do want a rough cut. If your bottoming out that bad, you have bigger issues to worry about though......