Rolling or Trimming Rear Fenders

[97CobraLSC]

So I'd love to run 275/40R18 on my Speedstars in the rear.

I'm installing poly bushing to hopefully minimize movement laterally, but even with that, it will still rub.

I've noticed that there is a large lip that looks like it can be trimmed in the rear and I'd almost prefer that over rolling them.

Suggestions?

 

[beerdog]

There is a special roller for doing this. Many have done it. You can also trim it. You have to be careful executing the rolling method or the paint can crack.

 

[97CobraLSC]

I have access to the Eastwood roller. I used one on my Fusion. I was just hoping trimming it might've worked.

 

[driller]

I have access to the Eastwood roller. I used one on my Fusion. I was just hoping trimming it might've worked.

Yes, people have trimmed the fender lip as well. Just don't go beyond the spot welds. I tried to get the body shop to roll or trim mine when it was there but they politely declined.

 

[beerdog]

I would think this is a task no shop would sign up to do. Way to much risk of messing it up.

 

[Ford nut]

I trimmed to the spot welds, then rolled it.
What offset are your 18x9 speedstars?

 

[driller]

I trimmed to the spot welds, then rolled it.

That's what I need to do. I'm more fearful now since the R&R of the DS quarter panel as upon close inspection there is obvious bondo work in the lip of the fender well.

 

[97CobraLSC]

I trimmed to the spot welds, then rolled it.
What offset are your 18x9 speedstars?

+36, or at least they should be. They're the 5x108/5x4.25 ones.

 

[Ford nut]

That's what I need to do. I'm more fearful now since the R&R of the DS quarter panel as upon close inspection there is obvious bondo work in the lip of the fender well.

That is not good :frown:
Maybe a magnet will give a clue how much is there.

 

[Ford nut]

+36, or at least they should be. They're the 5x108/5x4.25 ones.

Might not be enough for 275's
I would cut and roll and ask a local tire place to let you mount a set to see.
You might want to try something less with that offset.

 

[97CobraLSC]

Might not be enough for 275's
I would cut and roll and ask a local tire place to let you mount a set to see.
You might want to try something less with that offset.

Ordered the parts to do a hub swap last night, so now my wheel choice will expand. Now to find someone that wants these black Speedstars.

 

[k9t8m]

I rolled mine. I'm not a fan of the trimming method, but its your car, whatever you feel comfortable with.

 

[Lux]

im runnin 2005 saleens with 40mm offset and 275/45s in the rear on (18 x 10)

still have plenty of room for a bigger tire

rolled the fenders anyway, trimming wasnt anywhere near necessary

eastwood is your friend

pics are on my photobucket blacklsc

 

[97CobraLSC]

I'll have to borrow the roller from my friend. I just checked it out and those look GOOD!