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Fender rolling
I have been running rear Bridgestone Re050A 275/40 tires on 18x9.5 wheels on stock suspension. This worked great because I didn't really use the car that much and mainly just drove by myself but since it has become a daily driver I have noticed that the rear tires are rubbing with BIG potholes or bumps in the road when I have another person in the car.
I was wondering about getting the fenders rolled. If anyone knows a good place to get it done in the bay area and or how much it usually costs? Are there any risks with paint cracks chipping etc?
It is a very very very light rub and I find it weird that it is just now happening. Could the suspension have settled with age or something?
I was wondering about getting the fenders rolled. If anyone knows a good place to get it done in the bay area and or how much it usually costs? Are there any risks with paint cracks chipping etc?
It is a very very very light rub and I find it weird that it is just now happening. Could the suspension have settled with age or something?
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That is not too bad. I will call up Z-car garage I guess see if they do it or know anyone who does. I have had good luck with them. Unless someone has a better place.
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Yeah I am not averse to DIY but this kind of feels like a time where I should shell out a little more for a pro to get it right. I don't know anything about body work at all.
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if they're only rubbing slightly, do it yourself.
Get a thick magazine or phonebook.
Jack up your car to fit the book on top of your tire.
let the jack down slowly and boom itll "roll/pull" your fenders slightly.
you're not gonna look like you have a widebody going on but if all you need is a few mm of clearance this works.
up to you if you wanna use a heatgun to heat the fender when you do it.
Get a thick magazine or phonebook.
Jack up your car to fit the book on top of your tire.
let the jack down slowly and boom itll "roll/pull" your fenders slightly.
you're not gonna look like you have a widebody going on but if all you need is a few mm of clearance this works.
up to you if you wanna use a heatgun to heat the fender when you do it.
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if they're only rubbing slightly, do it yourself.
Get a thick magazine or phonebook.
Jack up your car to fit the book on top of your tire.
let the jack down slowly and boom itll "roll/pull" your fenders slightly.
you're not gonna look like you have a widebody going on but if all you need is a few mm of clearance this works.
up to you if you wanna use a heatgun to heat the fender when you do it.
Get a thick magazine or phonebook.
Jack up your car to fit the book on top of your tire.
let the jack down slowly and boom itll "roll/pull" your fenders slightly.
you're not gonna look like you have a widebody going on but if all you need is a few mm of clearance this works.
up to you if you wanna use a heatgun to heat the fender when you do it.
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OP - I am in San Jose and have a fender roller, but I am in no way promising I can do it without any damage.
Also, if it just started recently, check your air pressure. Low pressure can make for a slightly-wider tire. Pump them up to a pound or two under the max, then see if the problem goes away.
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Agreed.
OP - I am in San Jose and have a fender roller, but I am in no way promising I can do it without any damage.
Also, if it just started recently, check your air pressure. Low pressure can make for a slightly-wider tire. Pump them up to a pound or two under the max, then see if the problem goes away.
OP - I am in San Jose and have a fender roller, but I am in no way promising I can do it without any damage.
Also, if it just started recently, check your air pressure. Low pressure can make for a slightly-wider tire. Pump them up to a pound or two under the max, then see if the problem goes away.
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OP - Fender rolling is fairly straight forward, and if you take your time with it you probably could do it yourself. However, if you're nervous about cracking your paint or anything like that, I would look for local fender rolling specialists or shops that do that regularly.
We have people around Los Angeles and Orange County that will roll a pair of rears for like $60-$100, and some are even mobile.
We have people around Los Angeles and Orange County that will roll a pair of rears for like $60-$100, and some are even mobile.
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Who is going to pay more attention and take more time to do it correctly?
You or a random shop.
It literally was super easy just take your time, grab a friend to hold the heat gun.
You or a random shop.
It literally was super easy just take your time, grab a friend to hold the heat gun.
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Like I said I think it is only a problem since the car is now my daily driver and I am carrying passengers more often so it is noticeable.