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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 08:20 AM
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Bought a set of wheels and i wanted the rears to be aggressive and i knew that i was going to need a slight roll or shave in the rear, but now i have my wheels and tires mounted and they stick about a half inch out from the rear fender. I was thinking about having the fender pulled for clearance. Has anyone done this? if so advice/pics/ suggestions anyone...
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 09:04 AM
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Might help out if you let us know what your wheel offsets and sizes are!
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 09:25 AM
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Front 20x9 +35 245/35/20
Rear 20x10 +25 275/30/20
Awd model so tire diameter was the reason for the tire sizes selected
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 10:17 AM
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Wow would look perfect if you didn't have to shave fender or rolled.
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jeatherton
Front 20x9 +35 245/35/20
Rear 20x10 +25 275/30/20
Awd model so tire diameter was the reason for the tire sizes selected
tires are too big...
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 05:34 PM
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My rear setup I have 19x10 +30 with 255/40/19 tires.
I had to shave off the rear qtr panel and most importantly the area where the bumper meets the panel.
I have read many post on most ppl do not recommend rolling the rear qtr panel due to the metal being double layered and very thick. It may create ripples.
Try the shaving method first, if it still rubs that you may need to get the panel pulled.
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by CarKrayz
My rear setup I have 19x10 +30 with 255/40/19 tires.
I had to shave off the rear qtr panel and most importantly the area where the bumper meets the panel.
I have read many post on most ppl do not recommend rolling the rear qtr panel due to the metal being double layered and very thick. It may create ripples.
Try the shaving method first, if it still rubs that you may need to get the panel pulled.
Thanks for the advice man, I think a shave and different tires will fix it....have you seen anyone pull their rear fenders I've looked and can't find much of anything for pulled fenders on the 3rd gens lots of 2nd gens though
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 09:13 PM
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Your gonna to roll and then pull it slightly but it can be done without body work
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 04:28 AM
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i would shave the rear fenders then i would just camber in a little bit and call it a day. fronts i would roll and camber in just enough to clear.

i wouldn't pull fenders till your ready. the cost to fix an error in the pull is far greater than just ordering a rear camber kit.
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by uberEJ
i would shave the rear fenders then i would just camber in a little bit and call it a day. fronts i would roll and camber in just enough to clear.

i wouldn't pull fenders till your ready. the cost to fix an error in the pull is far greater than just ordering a rear camber kit.
Where is the best place to buy a rear camber kit for the AWD models?
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 07:42 AM
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Figs Engineering and SPC are my favorites.

ive always had bad luck with megan but they make them too. other people seems to love them and swear by them but with my experience its not my cup of tea.

i order my SPC stuff from THMotorsports and i ordered the figs stuff directly from figs engineering.
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