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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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I'm about to get my rear fenders rolled (maybe front too) to stuff some 17x11 inch wheels with some 315 tires on them. I have a 2000 WS6 and I want to see how much other people have rolled their fenders to fit them without rub. I'm trying to see if I can get this done without cracking the paint. Thx.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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I did mine but dont have pics. If you heat up the paint and take your time you wont damage the paint.
BTW- I dont think you can roll the fronts.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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The fronts aren't metal so I don't see how you could roll them.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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If you need to roll the front fenders I'd say there are other issues . . . .
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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I have one for rent, PM me. Also here is a vid (better than pics right?).

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...ec00c5b9c0.htm
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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Judging by the line that runs along the inside of the rear fender wells insetting part of the fender, I'd assume this was almost designed to be rolled? I definitely want to go with a more agressive rear wheel and tire set-up but have never seen a car with this done and don't want it to stick out that its been done.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Supajut
I have one for rent, PM me. Also here is a vid (better than pics right?).

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...ec00c5b9c0.htm
That's a really good video. I'm going to have to remember that when I put the big tires on.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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If you need to roll the front fenders I'd say there are other issues . . . .
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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I heard you have to cut something in the front for 315's. Anyone know about this?
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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who the hell would put 315's on the front of their F body?
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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It's been done. I remember seeing a Red T/A on here a few years ago with Black ZR1's with 11's all the way around. Maybe if you SCCA or Road Race it could be useful.
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 09:31 AM
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I have 10.5" rims on the front of my car.... big issues....

You have to grind on the control arm brace that is almost vertical behind the brakes. and you gotta make sure the wheel weight isnt on the rear lip
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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Anyone else know about modifying the front to fit 17x11 315's?
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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Sam Strano uses 315's on the front of his SCCA car I believe...there was an article about it in a recent GM High Tech Performance (don't remember what month). You might do a search and find him, he is a board sponsor and regularly posts.
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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 07:03 AM
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Here you go 315's in the front and lowered.

My car handled better with no rear sway bar than most cars with. The front fenders do not need rolling and actually fit better than my 315 rears. You just have to either get the right offset or run spacers and extended wheel studs.

PS I also got roller tools to rent.....no wait!





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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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I used a hammer to do my rear fenders. Did not do as good as job as that roller but you can not see it anyways. I did not want to spend the money buying or renting on. I think it took about 20 mins per fender with the hammer.
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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Supajut
I have one for rent, PM me. Also here is a vid (better than pics right?).

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...ec00c5b9c0.htm
He has three hands!

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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Shock Hawk
Anyone else know about modifying the front to fit 17x11 315's?
Why would you modify the front fenders just so you could have that setup. The back would be awesome and very aggressive looking! I had my 2000 SS back fenders rolled but only have 295/35/18s BFG DRs and they barely fit! Pictures below.







http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...m00/?start=all
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 12:59 AM
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Correct offset is key. I believe it's +50mm all around.
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