SSWS6

So I finally found a shop with a fender rolling tool (a damn import speed shop) so I had them roll mine in the rear yesterday. Cost me $190 total. It looks like they did a good job but the plastic wheelwell liner only let them do so much. So other than that plastic piece which I hope does not cause a problem I'm pretty confident that the 255s will be fine but only when I have the car loaded with people will I know. I don't really know what else I can do other than possibly reforming some of those plastic pieces and/or looking in to some different shocks to help when going over bumps at speed and such. My new wheels and tires still aren't here but should be this week.

BuffaloSS

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***K!!! I meant to ask the body shop that's repairing my Imp to do this for me before they painted it, but I assumed they'd say no since it might hinder the integrity of their repair...and I don't want them voiding the warranty on their new paint for such a large & intricate piece of the body.

$190 seems fair, but I think I'm going to just rent the tool and do it myself for the $70 or so it will cost me. Should have the deposit money next week, so I'll take the plunge and just do it.

SSWS6

Ya I'm sure there's a tire shop in your area that has that tool to rent.

BuffaloSS

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Not that I've found yet...most places say they they'll just cut the lip off...to which I say "no thank you"

I have to get it online. Most require a $300 deposit and will refund it upon return, minus $60-75 tool rental fee and 2-way shipping...so around $105-110 total. Comes with a heat gun to soften & protect the paint.

EmersonHart13

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You should offset the cost by doing a rolling day!

BuffaloSS

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Don't know of anyone else that would need it, unfortunately. That would be a great idea, though, if I did.

EmersonHart13

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I know of some local clubs that have done it. Especially helpful when you can get someone that knows what they are doing there. :-)

BuffaloSS

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Yeah, another member at NAIOA mentioned that his club shares one like that. Unfortunately, I'm one of a handful of w-body enthusiasts in my area...at least that I can find on the 'Net.