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Old Jun 12, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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Want to go to 275 all the way around. What is the best method for modifying the front wheel wells so that I will have no rub?

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Old Jun 12, 2005 | 01:44 PM
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anyone? suggested techniques...
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Old Jun 12, 2005 | 02:05 PM
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9.5 wheel with +30 offset, no rubbing
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Old Jun 12, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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Thanks redlinez.
How doe steh car look with +30 offset all teh way around? Do the wheels look "tucked in"

I think I would rather just adjust the wheel well if someone could explain the best way. Some say with BB bat outhers say heating it up...thats what Im most curious about.
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Old Jun 12, 2005 | 06:13 PM
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Sorry, but your question was about front, my reply is for front only. If you look at the front fenders there really isn't any lip to be rolled to make more clearance. With proper offset (+30) you can run 275's with no fender mods.
There is a lot of info on this site about offset and clearance for 275 rears. I'm not sure what rear offset would suit you. There is about a half inch lip inside the rear fenders that can be shaved or rolled, mine are rolled and a specific tool was used that bolts to the hub. Many tire shops have them. Tire rack has one shown here. http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/tools/fenderlip.jsp
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 04:39 PM
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Thanks redlinez
How do the wheels look...?
My goal is to be able to fit 19X10 all teh way around AND be able to rotate.

Please Advise.
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