Fender Roller - How's it done?

[blacknblue2002]

What is the process for rolling the rear fenders. I've seen a tool somewhere pretty cheap that was called a 'fender roller', but is that all I need? I need to do something cuz my tires are getting eaten up when i go in dips. Any suggestions or helpful hints about this subject? I'd buy a 'fender roller' if it was as simple as bending the fenders, and it didn't hurt the paint of the outside of the fender.

 

[squares98]

I would go to a good wheel and tire store(not a tire store) so you dont f-up your bodypanel trying to roll your first fender.

 

[HoustonGT]

What is the process for rolling the rear fenders. I've seen a tool somewhere pretty cheap that was called a 'fender roller', but is that all I need? I need to do something cuz my tires are getting eaten up when i go in dips. Any suggestions or helpful hints about this subject? I'd buy a 'fender roller' if it was as simple as bending the fenders, and it didn't hurt the paint of the outside of the fender.

Actually the tool that i saw is freakin expensive as hell. $299.99 for it but its very nice and looks like it does what its supposed to. I wish i could find a body/wheel shop where i could rent one or something.

 

[lgndracer]

Cut a few relief cuts from the lip towards the fender. Then use a baseball bat between the tire and the inner lip to "roll" the lip up. Make sure it is fairly flat and smooth so no sharp edges car cut the tire.

 

[blacknblue2002]

I've seen the expensive tools, but I've also seen a small handheld tool somewhere when I was looking at suspension stuff. It pretty much looked like a handle that was attached to a 'fender lip' shaped square end. It looked simple, but I just didn't know if it worked. I saw it on the same page as some FRPP Suspension stuff...i will spend some time looking for it now so I can attach a link

 

[HoustonGT]

I've seen the expensive tools, but I've also seen a small handheld tool somewhere when I was looking at suspension stuff. It pretty much looked like a handle that was attached to a 'fender lip' shaped square end. It looked simple, but I just didn't know if it worked. I saw it on the same page as some FRPP Suspension stuff...i will spend some time looking for it now so I can attach a link

Thanks, i'd really appreciate it if you could find the link

 

[bdcardinal]

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/tools/fenderlip.jsp

thats the one ive been looking at buying

 

[blacknblue2002]

ok...I have the thing saved on my desktop but the link doesn't work anymore. Apparantly 'Chicane Sport' makes the thing and it's about $55.00. The instructions also say to make relief cuts. I don't know if it's worth it if a baseball bat works. Sorry, I think I'd have to call Chicane to find out if they still sell them because the search on their website isn't finding it anymore

 

[HoustonGT]

I just can't justify spending $300 on something i'm going to use once and put in the garage to collect dust. I think i might have to go pick up a Louisville Slugger

 

[BlueRuckus]

What is the process for rolling the rear fenders. I've seen a tool somewhere pretty cheap that was called a 'fender roller', but is that all I need? I need to do something cuz my tires are getting eaten up when i go in dips. Any suggestions or helpful hints about this subject? I'd buy a 'fender roller' if it was as simple as bending the fenders, and it didn't hurt the paint of the outside of the fender.

Sorry to get off topic but I also plan on getting the same size wheels you have, and now you have me concerned about getting them. Is your car lowered?

 

[blacknblue2002]

ummm....I can't fit a full finger between my rear tire and the top of the fender well. Soooooo....it's kinda low. I figure it's dropped about 2 1/2 all the way around. Looks good, rides like a train, and now i'm having clearance issues. One thing though....i'm running a lot taller tire in the rear than stock (285/40/18). I wouldn't have a problem with sayyyy 285/35/18. My next set will be 295/35/18

 

[lgndracer]

Use a jack to lift the car to create clearence between the tire and fender