Rolled my fenders today.
No more rubbing
Just used a good ole baseball bat and rolled the car forward slowly.
Gotta do a few more spots. I only rubbed once around a sharp bumpy turn.
225's have a LOT of grip, by the way. I can't wait to see how they do in the rain.
Fuel pump... Check.
Fenders rolled... Check.
WRX intercooler... next at bat.
Rolling Fenders...
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Rolling Fenders...
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There is a lip on the fender that gets in the way of the tire. When you roll this lip, you just bend it up allowing more tire clearance.
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bignose - Here's a page that describes the process of using a "real" fender roller: http://www.robsaudiworld.com/fender.htm
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yeah, i was wondering about that, since you all have said it could be done with a baseball bat.. but i was wondering why you'd take a bat to your car??
do you just place it in the upper corner and coast the thing, or what? would this produce some sort of mild fender flare? i like that look, alot..
do you just place it in the upper corner and coast the thing, or what? would this produce some sort of mild fender flare? i like that look, alot..
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I didn't flare mine, I don't see how you could if you do it right.
I just looked where I was rubbing, and rolled that part.
I just looked where I was rubbing, and rolled that part.
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Eastwood has a neat tool that bolts to the hub and has a delrin roller that does a fantastic job on rolling fenders. Unfortunately, it's like $300.
I just use a Louisville Slugger little league bat, worked great trying to fir 225 RE070s on my 2.5RS.
I just use a Louisville Slugger little league bat, worked great trying to fir 225 RE070s on my 2.5RS.
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Yea, my buddy's team has a fender roller. Unfortunately, they charge to roll fenders.
I did mine with a generic Aluminum bat that my neighbor had.
I have yet to rub, and I was doing some VERY spirited driving today.
I was pulling through turns faster than the RE92's could dream of. I think the lack of sidewall helps some, but the Nitto's sheer width and flat profile are GREAT when I hit the turns.
I did mine with a generic Aluminum bat that my neighbor had.
I have yet to rub, and I was doing some VERY spirited driving today.
I was pulling through turns faster than the RE92's could dream of. I think the lack of sidewall helps some, but the Nitto's sheer width and flat profile are GREAT when I hit the turns.
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