Refering to rolling or shaving the rear fender for aggressive wheel/suspension set-ups.


Wanted to find out what the pro's/con's are for each.

Is this just a personal preference?

Is one better than the other?

Please post opinions/experiences.

(Didnt know if i should start this in the wheel or suspension section.)


EDIT: Maybe need to clarify. Im not asking if i need to or not. i know i do. i just want to find out if theres any advantages/disadvantages to either method.

 

 

neither is better. how about setting the car up right the first time with the proper size wheels/tires and not doing something like that in the first place?

 

how is my car not setup right?

when you run a 285/35 on a 19x10.5 wheel, you have to do one or the other......

thanks for the great posts there people.


Idwin, seriously, can you stop being a tool for maybe one day?

 

I rolled my rear fenders when I had the bodykit installed. I'm running Volk GT-7
20x10.5 + 24 offset in the rear and 19x9.5 front +30 offset

I didn't want to take a chance on having any problems so I just went a head and had it done. Rolling was the easiest.

 

thanks for a decent response, hershell.

just curious if theres any advantages, disadvantages to either method.

 

Roll. I have a 20X10 w/ 275/35 and a 20mm spacer. It puts my offsets at +17. I have a "mild" roll with no rubbing whatsoever.

 

what offsets you running? i had to roll mine. only rubbed when hitting a bump.
running 19x9.5 +12 275/35 in the rear.

 

running 19x10.5 +17 offset with 285/35/19 tires.

am rubbing a good bit which i figured i would going with this size tire.

actually had the 275/35 before and got no rubbing what so ever but im on the nismo suspension so its a pretty mild drop.

just seeing if there are any advantages/disadvantages with either method or if its just a personal preference.

 

rolling = possiblity of cracking paint
cutting = reduced strength and poss for corrosion/rust.

 

You shou'd try running 275/30's ...it'll give a slightly stretched look but should solve your issues...might need a mild roll...

 

I have 285/30/19 on 19x10 +30 offset. No rolling, cutting, pulling, or dry humping neccessary. :-)

 

Cutting your fenders would leave no perpendicular support. Someone could lean on your fender and dent it, lol..

 

Both are going to weaken the fenders. The inside lip on the fender is for strength as well as the row of spot welds on the inside fender lip, both strengthen the fender. If you shave the fender you are going to lose these welds and some of the strength, it can cause waves in the fender. With rolling you are just folding the fender lip up. It will weaken the finder a little, but less than shaving it. I’m sure there are some body shops out there that can recreate the lip, but you are talking money. You can rent the tool to roll the fender yourself for a lot less. If I was going to add Veilside III fender flares or Do-Luck fender I might consider shaving, other than that I would roll the fender. Hope this helps.

 

Got a pic ?

 

I'll post some up after work~ :-)

 

thanks for the responses everyone!

sounds like rolling is the way to go.

i know i can run a 275/35 with no problems, but like the look of the 285 better.

now i just need to find someone who will do it soon. lol

i know theres someone very local who does this, but he isnt available for a couple weeks.

 

Just find someone that takes there time and doesn't rush anything. If they don't periodically use a heat gun in between rolling do NOT let them touch your fenders.

Alberto did mine in less than 40 minutes. No cracking at all.

 

Daytona350 (Anthony) did mine..and my left fender is even all bondo'ed up..no cracking what so ever....

 

unfortunately he isnt available for the next couple weeks due to finals.......