RMMGS4

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I've been discussing roll vs shave for 10 years on this GS forum.


It's fruitless to debate or chime in with your vote on this thread.

There are plenty of Qualified opinions from Veteran members who know the GS inside and out. Example: You can't compare experiences rolling fenders on a Honda versus a GS.

I suggest everyone DO A SEARCH for old thread discussions and decide for themselves instead of reading a few opinions on this newbie thread.

SoCal Cyco

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agreed, wish people did more extensive searches.

PushinLEX

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Shaving > Rolling.

trickz

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also i always see the cars slammed to the floor, do you guys take out the plastic piece that goes around the rear well and the front undercover so the rims wont rub on the top it feels like my bumper is being scratched up i have 20x9 in the front and 255.35.20 tires in front .. also by cutting the rears is their a certain way i should cut it?? all the way to the edge or keep a little metal left over?

and all the people who said it can be searched i did search it and everyone has a different opinion and have different problems.

trickz

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well this website is made to discuss topics doesnt mean their is a limit to posting a question or opinion because people that posted on other posts have different opinions

Newchapter

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If you cut the front, you run the risk of the wheel/tire pulling or pushing the fender out/in. I did this and had to replace the fender. It's typically the passenger side as you'll make hard right turns in the left hand drive world. rolling them at least leaves some reinforcement that creates rigidity.

As for the rears, this is really a dynamic of your offset. It needs to be cut/shaved, but the amount is related to your situation. I cut to the middle of the small holes that hold on the fender trim. Obviously it's the most aggressive right in the middle of the arch and tapers out as the wheel goes down. With a body saw it took a few minutes at most. Just use a fine tooth blade when you cut so you don't rip everything to hell.

My front drivers side is cut too but it's never been a problem and now that my car is stock it never will be.

As for the plastic, I cut out about 4-5 inches from the outermost side of the plastic. There is a natural lift in the plastic by the way it's molded and I cut to that point. It's tapered like the fenders as well. So start about 10" from the middle on each side.

For an idea of what was too dangerous for the front, I had 19x8 with a +20 offset on 225/35/19 tires. When I dropped down to a 215/35/19 it was no longer a problem, but I had nothing to correct camber.

Hope this helps.

Jun2

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Just want to share my experience with rolled rear.
I paid someone to roll my rear fenders and paid a good amount of service for it.
Just last week same wheels but new tires .... driving home notice my new tires got shaved and unrolled several areas on the fenders

entryspeed

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Why ^^^^^^ you should have shaved. Lesson learned and now can be corrected.

etmoron

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im having the same problem 19x9.5 with a 255 width tire . seems like if i shave the rear it still wont clear. am i wrong ?

dejavu157

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dnt shave too much, the metal might split.

dejavu157

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depends on the offset

dejavu157

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whoever needs help shaving in OC area hit me up, if i got time ill help you out.

etmoron

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Not sure about my offset ... might b in the low 20s . Its def flush . On stock suspension and at times it'll rub and shave off a the tires on the outside.

dejavu157

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^^ o easily fixed, more camber =P

etmoron

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I just said " f it, what's the worst that can happen? " drove my car on the lift an took a whiz wheel and started cutting up the rears. Now, no more rub ! Time to install the ltuned suspension