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: Rolling Fenders


GoGoPWR
10-13-2005, 02:29 PM
So I have done some searching but haven't come across what I am looking for.

I have some tires that are a smiggin too large in the front, and was looking to "roll" the fenders.

What is the best way to do so?

In my case the left and right tire depending on the angle of the body ie in a turn or down a steep incline while turning occasionally rub on the front body part of the wheel well. I'd like to roll this section up towards the front by about an inch.

Do I just start bending, cutting then bend... I'd like this to be done cleanly and not look noticible when done.

I don't appear to be rubbing anywhere on the inside or at the rear of the tire?

Should I just not worry about it and wait for my suspension upgrades which may bring the front up by an inch or so? Wait till my tires get replaced (next month) and just go down a size?

I like the way they fill the wheel well, just don't want to blow out a tire. As it is now I have to be carefull not to make to sharp a turn while leaving my driveway, or making certain u-turns.

Thanks for any info.

a73elkyss
10-13-2005, 03:25 PM
GoGoPWR wrote:
I'd like this to be done cleanly and not look noticible when done.

Not cheap, but I think this tool would do the trick for you.
Eastwood fender roller (http://www.eastwood.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=6159&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=1208&iSubCat=1212&iProductID=6159)

I'm sure others with more experiance will be able to help you out.

ddot808
10-18-2005, 04:27 AM
I haven't done it on my elco but i have seen friends role fenders with a pipe. angle the pipe between the fender and the tire starting at the back of the wheel well. angle the pipe so it will press the lip up as far as you need it. get a friend to push the car forward so the pipe stays on the tire and rolls with it. it should fold the lip cleanly

let us know how it goes

Mama Mayhem
10-18-2005, 09:58 AM
Rolling fenders has been discussed in previous forums here. Most use a baseball bat between the tire and fender.

GoGoPWR
10-18-2005, 10:39 AM
Well after dealing with one of the firestone/bridestone dealers Mark Morriss "High Performance" center on friday, carrying over to saturday, and finally taking my car to american tire, I 'm all set.

turns out the reason things are rubbing is cuse the fenderwell is drooping a bit, so just going to pull that up with a screw I think and it should be good to go. Thanks for your insight.