Fender rolling recommendations and experiences
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Fender rolling recommendations and experiences
I know many people here have had their fenders rolled to allow clearance for wider tires. I am looking for recommendations, advice or experience on either 1) any good places that provide this service [and cost] 2) any places to avoid 3) doing it yourself.
I am planning on running 17 x 8.5 48 offset Rota Slipstreams with either a 245 or 255 Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec. I am running TEIN coilovers with 1 inch drop, but I am not looking to mess around with camber unless they professionally adjusted, aligned and corner balanced. Thanks!
I am planning on running 17 x 8.5 48 offset Rota Slipstreams with either a 245 or 255 Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec. I am running TEIN coilovers with 1 inch drop, but I am not looking to mess around with camber unless they professionally adjusted, aligned and corner balanced. Thanks!
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I chose 235 over 245 because it's $25 cheaper per tire (even 255 is cheaper than 245 ). Plus, 245 rubbed in the back on super sharp turns even though my rears are rolled (I'm on SPT Pink w/ stock struts).
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Let me know how this turns out. I too plan to run 17x8.5in. wheels with 255/40R17 rubber. I'd love to find out if fender rolling is necessary, recommended or whatever for this setup.
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I 'rented' a roller from a guy named Arnold... I think he was from i-club. PM me if you want his cell number, I don't feel like I should post it for his security.
I think he charged me 50 bucks to use it for the weekend.
I think he charged me 50 bucks to use it for the weekend.
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Remember that Star Spec runs wider than other brand/model tires... I have 235/40-17 on 17x8.5" Advan RCII now & they are almost as wide as 245/40-17 Bridgestone Potenza S-03 PP!
I chose 235 over 245 because it's $25 cheaper per tire (even 255 is cheaper than 245 ). Plus, 245 rubbed in the back on super sharp turns even though my rears are rolled (I'm on SPT Pink w/ stock struts).
I chose 235 over 245 because it's $25 cheaper per tire (even 255 is cheaper than 245 ). Plus, 245 rubbed in the back on super sharp turns even though my rears are rolled (I'm on SPT Pink w/ stock struts).
Keep 'em coming guys!
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Thank you for the offer, but if I do go the DIY route, I already have a hook up for the rolling tool...plus I am a klutz and probably too impatient to do it properly myself
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i need to hear this stuff too. Are you doing you coil setup yourself? I wonder if we could get a hellaflush meet to help out some "new" members with coils, rolls, and pulls.
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Thank you; I will include your offer in my consideration of everything.
Yeah, I will be adjusting the height myself and eventually installing a different set of camber/caster tops hopefully some time soon. But that's about it on my part, after that the car will be professionally aligned and corner balanced with me in it.
My only caution with the Hellaflush guys is that they have different intents and purposes for their suspension and body changes. My set up is meant for autocross and light track duty, while theirs is primarily for style [but I can be wrong]. My wheel and tire choice is different from what they run and I wanna make sure any required modifications are kept to the necessary minimum. No track or auto-x set up will ever require -3 camber, rolled and pulled fenders and stretched tires. Not saying anything bad about them [their cars look hella clean], but I just personally prefer advice from someone that has experience in modifying for the same intended purpose as me.
My only caution with the Hellaflush guys is that they have different intents and purposes for their suspension and body changes. My set up is meant for autocross and light track duty, while theirs is primarily for style [but I can be wrong]. My wheel and tire choice is different from what they run and I wanna make sure any required modifications are kept to the necessary minimum. No track or auto-x set up will ever require -3 camber, rolled and pulled fenders and stretched tires. Not saying anything bad about them [their cars look hella clean], but I just personally prefer advice from someone that has experience in modifying for the same intended purpose as me.
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My only caution with the Hellaflush guys is that they have different intents and purposes for their suspension and body changes. My set up is meant for autocross and light track duty, while theirs is primarily for style [but I can be wrong]. My wheel and tire choice is different from what they run and I wanna make sure any required modifications are kept to the necessary minimum. No track or auto-x set up will ever require -3 camber, rolled and pulled fenders and stretched tires. Not saying anything bad about them [their cars look hella clean], but I just personally prefer advice from someone that has experience in modifying for the same intended purpose as me.