Fender rolling
airFS
08-23-2006, 10:49 PM
Well I've been looking for some new wheels/tires and as I was on my search fender rolling came up and I understand what it is, but dont understand how its done or what its done with and I could use some direction. I also did a few searches incase you guys were wondering.
Killa
08-23-2006, 11:38 PM
what size wheel are you looking for ?
gthompson97
08-24-2006, 12:53 AM
airFS
08-24-2006, 07:40 AM
I'm looking at 17x8 w/ a +35 offset
Killa
08-24-2006, 08:07 AM
you dont need roll fender with that .
stay with 225/45/17
stay with 225/45/17
gthompson97
08-24-2006, 08:13 AM
Killer, he might have to roll the fender with that wide of a wheel that has that offset. The size of the tire has little effect on whether the fender needs to be rolled or not, especially if he's getting a wide, deep-dish wheel.
airFS
08-24-2006, 10:18 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Enkei-RPF1-wheels-17-X-8-inch-5X114-3-Mitsubishi-Evo_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43957QQihZ013QQitem Z230021569557QQrdZ1
^those are the wheels I'm looking at and will tire size make a difference?? Tire rack reccomended 215/50's but I was origionally looking at the 225/45's
^those are the wheels I'm looking at and will tire size make a difference?? Tire rack reccomended 215/50's but I was origionally looking at the 225/45's
Shpyder
08-24-2006, 01:06 PM
I'm doing fine with 17x7.5s with 225/45/17s, but the offset is 43mm... I heard something about getting spacers to fit that sort of offset when using RX-7 wheels. Shouldnt a +35 offset be fine with his AWD?
gthompson97
08-24-2006, 06:45 PM
I think the rim should be fine, it just depends on how wide of a tire he decides on. I think a 225 *should* clear but anything more would probably rub.
airFS
09-10-2006, 08:45 PM
would a lower profile tire help like a 205/40 or a 215/40??
gthompson97
09-10-2006, 09:43 PM
Yes
Black99GST
06-04-2008, 08:42 PM
i have 235/45R17s and +38mm offset with eibach 1.2" drop (1.5" lower then stock) and my backs rub, i didnt want start another thread, and sorry for bringing this back, but i have access to a fender roller, but no heat gun... can i use a pretty Heavy duty hair dryer if its almost 100* outside temp here already? i know the paint needs to be about 125*-140* to keep from cracking... what do you guys think about this?
vanilla gorilla
06-04-2008, 08:53 PM
I don't know but I need to roll/trim mine, or do something before I bring the camber out of the rear. The look/handling is nice, but the tire wear is killin me.
Black99GST
06-07-2008, 05:21 PM
well... does anyone know? becasue i'm rolling my fenders early this week... like sometime around monday-wednesday? i need to get these wheels on so they wont rub, so i can get going on my brakes!
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