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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.

I used a PVC pipe, perfect results

Mk

Go straight to the STi IC if you haven't already bought the WRX one.

what does "rolling the fenders" mean ?

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.

Art - I got the WRX IC for free, so I'll use it for now.

bignose - Here's a page that describes the process of using a "real" fender roller: http://www.robsaudiworld.com/fender.htm

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..

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.

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.

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.