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Old 01-27-09, 05:48 PM
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my front was rubbin a lot after nf210 so my shop rolled the fenders in the front but it just looks terrible...anyone know how to fix this problem???
Old 01-27-09, 06:30 PM
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u have to find someone good at rolling. i did myself with the rolling tool. it works perfect. but u will need to cut the fender liner a little bit. good luck. i have a 08 gs
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You really can't rolled them, they have to be cut. My car is pretty low and I only had to do the rear though.
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i rolled the rear and cut the front. i didn't cut the front completely in order to leave t he rubber guard on. i had it cut as much as possible starting from front.
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damn, you're rubbing on nf210s? i thought that was only a 1" drop? you must have large wheels. makes me think twice bout lowering the GS...
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the price you pay for large wheels...but it sure does look nice if you do it right.
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if you want it done right do it your self nobody is gonna take there time and do it right, even if you pay them. i rolled my front and back then had to end up cutting them.
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Originally Posted by nos fed
damn, you're rubbing on nf210s? i thought that was only a 1" drop? you must have large wheels. makes me think twice bout lowering the GS...
it depends on wheel offset and/or tire size. if either one (or both) is not selected properly, you will have rubbing issues. lots of people lowered with large wheels have no problems. as long as you do your homework in selecting a wheel package, you will be fine.
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on 22s and dropped on tein h tech. no rubbing unless i hit a big dip.
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Originally Posted by lims407
my front was rubbin a lot after nf210 so my shop rolled the fenders in the front but it just looks terrible...anyone know how to fix this problem???
You can have a body shop fix it. Theres a guy in Miami that does a very good job at rolling fenders. What shop did you go to?
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You can have a body shop fix it. Theres a guy in Miami that does a very good job at rolling fenders. What shop did you go to?

What's the name and address of this guy in Miami......
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Originally Posted by makena88
You really can't rolled them, they have to be cut. My car is pretty low and I only had to do the rear though.
when you guys say cut with what i have minor rub rear tire when i hit bumps i want to do it myself i have a 06 300gs awd lowered with road magnet springs 245/35/20f 285/30/20r
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Originally Posted by Sammie
when you guys say cut with what i have minor rub rear tire when i hit bumps i want to do it myself i have a 06 300gs awd lowered with road magnet springs 245/35/20f 285/30/20r
shave the fenders down. You can get a power tool to sand them down but I suggest to get someone to help if you havent done before. You can search YouTube and there are many videos of people rolling fenders and shaving them so you an get an idea. I would shave them over rolling from past experience.
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I rub in the front when reversing and turning. The tires rub on the inner plastic lining (it sounds terrible but not bad) but not on the fender. I want to install 245/30/20 tires in the front to reduce or eliminate the front rubbing and 295/25/20 in the rear. This way I can get the rolling diameters back to stock (25.8", from 26.7"). However, I will probably need to roll the rear fenders.
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I rub very little on the front left (when turning left if there is a dip). My has a roller and will try to help me with it soon... My rears are ok.

245/35/20 front and 255/30/20 rear (max drop)


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