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Old 05-09-2012, 03:49 PM
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I'm putting on my new wheels/tires and Eibach Sportline springs on this weekend and was curious if you think I'd need to roll my fenders.

The tire size is 275/35/18 which gives me some room compared to much wider tires, but the wheels are 18x10.5 +32.

Let me know what you think, guys that are running this size tires on sportlines.
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You can at least try it. I think you might be ok
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That's what I'm hoping. People who have to roll their fenders on lowering springs are usually running a much wider tire, but my offset is also much lower than many of theirs.
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Rolled? You'll probably want to look into getting them flared. With that offset, if you dont hit the quarters entirely, you'll be guaranteed to rub. Imagine a 17x10.5 TTM with a half inch spacer...
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Why did you get a offset like that? Normally a tire that size would be perfectly fine, but with that offset im not so sure..
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VinR1 what size tires are on your 505A's? Are your fenders flared or pulled?

Because if they aren't these wheels would only be 1/4" wider than your 505A's with your spacers.
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Originally Posted by Skraight
VinR1 what size tires are on your 505A's? Are your fenders flared or pulled?

Because if they aren't these wheels would only be 1/4" wider than your 505A's with your spacers.
My stretched 245s rub the quarters on big bumps and entering/exiting driveways. My fenders are rolled flat to the point of wrinkling the quarters slightly

Yes, your wheel would protrude 6mm (.25") beyond mine

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I'm not sure if our cars have the same exact fender measurements but with other camaros running a 10x5" at 50mm it looks like an inch farther would be exactly how I want. We will see come Friday, I guess.
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Keep us updated. Im not trying to deter you, Ive tried several combos of rear wheels, offsets, wider tires, etc in search of absolute flush-ness and I dont want to see someone make a costly mistake... good luck
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Alright, will do. I love the flush look and you are definitely one of the few pulling it off around here.

If I can tuck the tire and the wheel sticks out a bit I don't mind, but we will see.

Plus I know I'll be the first person with these wheels so it makes me even more excited to make them work.
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Question trim vs roll

Ihave a question guys....why roll the 1/4's instead of trimming them?
is there an advantage over one?
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Rolled fender lips are stiffer/stronger.



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