Massd

I recently replaced my factory rims with a set of c5 Z06 rims and factory 295 tires. I put i believe a 1/4inch spaced on them and they are rubbing on the inner fender lip on both sides destroying my sidewall. I cant afford to rent a fender rolling tool, so i plan on cutting the inner fender lip, around the spot welds and pushing the spot welded areas up. Unless anyone else has a better idea, i can really use some help and the search feature isnt helping!! Thanks!

STFU racing

iTrader: (13)

drop to a 1/8 inch spacer. Obviously your offset is putting the wheels too far out.

paq

use a old baseball bat to roll the fender....

bwkmaro

a good tough rubber mallet and a strong swing. or the baseball bat does work too

EdgarB

iTrader: (2)

Baseball bat will work. "so easy a caveman can do it" lol

Massd

alright i have a baseball bat, how do i roll the lip with it? Do i put it in the well and roll the car backwards or something?

Donohue96M6Z28

iTrader: (64)

If its the "inner" part of the wheel well, hammer with a mallet. If its the outer, have someone local roll the fenders properly. It's worth the $75.

Donohue96M6Z28

iTrader: (64)

If you don't mind ripples in the fender or paint cracking your bat idea would likely work.

Massd

I was thinking that ripples might occur and I surely mind them. I guess ill either need to rent a tool or find a shop to do it locally

crimson_bird

iTrader: (4)

craigslist!! lol. When I put on my wheels/adapters I was hitting the fender too. Couldn't find anyone on my local forum with the tool, so in a panic, I checked out craigslist. Found several local people doing it, and went to one that same day and got it done for like $60

Massd

Im going to check that out right now, i just bought 1/8inch spacers for 10$ free shipping so im going to try those first so we will see.

krzy_z

iTrader: (1)

u should be fine with the 1/8" spacer I have those on my firebird and the fender lip is pretty far from the side wall on my tire and Im running 295 on the rear also.

carlos64030

iTrader: (5)

I rolled my fender lips with a baseball bat without any problems at all. I did it in 107 degree weather, though.

across281

heres a question im wanting zo6 rims but im gonna do 275-40-17 all around rims are 17x9.5 tryin to figure out if there gonna rub before i buy. so do you think they will rub?

Massd

275'S all around will not rub that was the factory size on the trans am. so you will be fine

across281

ok cool ill post pics when i getm on

Massd

Well the 1/8th inch spacer solved all my problems no more rubbing, thanks guys!