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Rubbing rims cut the fenders or roll?

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Old 01-18-11, 06:47 PM
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Default Rubbing rims cut the fenders or roll?

My 20's keep rubbing in the front and rear.. i see the gs's slammed to the floor. and it looks like its easy lol.. but do they take off the plastics in the front so it wont make that sound like the tire is hitting something and is it better to get the fenders rolled or cut??
Old 01-18-11, 07:47 PM
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Rolling keeps the material and shaving removes. They both achieve the same thing to a degree. You do what is needed for both front and rear to save the tires from being chewed up. Typically the fronts are rolled and the rears shaved. Each setup is unique.
Old 01-18-11, 07:51 PM
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i say cut to achieve stock body look, but if youre running really aggressive and need a pull, then you should roll it so theres more metal to work with
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Originally Posted by Measured
Rolling keeps the material and shaving removes. They both achieve the same thing to a degree. You do what is needed for both front and rear to save the tires from being chewed up. Typically the fronts are rolled and the rears shaved. Each setup is unique.
yea im having that problem right now with the tires.by shaving it you mean by cutting the edge and just leave it thin with out no extra metal
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Originally Posted by Vincent123
i say cut to achieve stock body look, but if youre running really aggressive and need a pull, then you should roll it so theres more metal to work with
yea i wanna have the stock look NJ/NY streets are not that good so i rather not go to low on the drop when winter is gone
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roll front and shave rear. do not roll rears repeate DONT ROLL REAR FENDERS. it will cause dimpling. search more any you will find everthing you will need to know.
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Originally Posted by SoCal Cyco
roll front and shave rear. do not roll rears repeate DONT ROLL REAR FENDERS. it will cause dimpling. search more any you will find everthing you will need to know.

The rears can be rolled as the process of deforming metal incorrectly can produce bad results. A good friend of mine does rolling and is a tech. I don't doubt for one moment the chances increase with rolling, but that doesn't mean it can't be done. Heck, I know a few GS's that have the rears rolled in my area.
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^^^i highly doubt that, do more reseach on rear fender rolling. it "can" be done on our cars but it cause dimples in the lip of the fender, because there are metal tabs for reienforcement . i know frompersonal experience.
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Originally Posted by SoCal Cyco
^^^i highly doubt that, do more reseach on rear fender rolling. it "can" be done on our cars but it cause dimples in the lip of the fender, because there are metal tabs for reienforcement . i know frompersonal experience.

We can agree to disagree to a degree then. We both know off of personal experience what can happen.
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Originally Posted by Measured
We can agree to disagree to a degree then. We both know off of personal experience what can happen.
i can agree with that
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to the OP do some searching. Many topics regarding rolls and cuts.

Also regarding the fender liner it has been discussed before. Many people remove it just because its easier and can be added on later on.. OR they heat it and form more clearance.

I personally would roll front and shave rear.
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Well before going on with the controversy. What is the OP's wheel specs?
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Cut rear, roll front
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Originally Posted by Newchapter
Cut rear, roll front
This
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Originally Posted by Measured
The rears can be rolled as the process of deforming metal incorrectly can produce bad results. A good friend of mine does rolling and is a tech. I don't doubt for one moment the chances increase with rolling, but that doesn't mean it can't be done. Heck, I know a few GS's that have the rears rolled in my area.
i think shaving the rear would be better for people in our neck of the woods. we get so much moisture and rain that rolling the rears will trap even more debris and moisture.


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