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Apr 8, 2003 | 08:05 PM

Johnny Rocks

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tire rubs

i have a set off 17x7.5 rims and 215/45/r17 tires and every time i go over a bump the rear fender well rubs into my tire help me please!

Apr 8, 2003 | 09:34 PM

rudedogsurfrat

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what tires. what wheel what size and what offset. wagon or sedan?

Apr 8, 2003 | 11:02 PM

Kostamojen

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Then have the fenders rolled.

Apr 13, 2003 | 07:41 PM

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sounds like you got the wrong offset wheel. just roll your fenders as has already been said

Apr 14, 2003 | 02:29 PM

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What is the correct offset for WRX sedans?

Apr 15, 2003 | 05:38 AM

Dexter@tirerack

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7 - 8" wheels with offset 48 - 52mm are the "safe fits."

Apr 15, 2003 | 11:39 AM

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What exactly does rolling your fenders consist of? I bought my 97 OBS a couple months ago and the guy I bought it from put the wrong off set wheel on it and usually it is not a problem, but recently I went camping and with all the gear and people weighing it down it was getting pretty bad.

Apr 15, 2003 | 12:41 PM

Dexter@tirerack

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Fender lip rolling is just folding the inner fender lip flat against the body. Normally, fenders curve in at near 90 degrees at the wheel well. To "roll" them, a special tool combined with a heat gun slowly flattens the fender on the inside to allow more room for the tire. It is a bit of a chore, and I'd recommend having a body shop do the work.

Apr 15, 2003 | 11:19 PM

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There is also the baseball bat method, which is decidedly cheaper.

Apr 16, 2003 | 01:11 PM

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Fenders

The baseball method can be tricky..I would actually not recommend it..It can do more damage to the car if not done correctly..FOr example a huge warped fender...Not speaking from experience.