Rubbing issues, best solution?

sheriffd2 · 11-24-2009, 03:52 PM

So, I have a new set of wheels tires installed, and the rears are in a very aggressive offset/fitment. Car is lowered on H&R sports, and wheels are ICONZ 830ZR. They look killer! But even the slightest bump rubs bad. Already seeing the effects of fender rubbing and cutting into the tire after only about 20 miles.

I know fender rolling is a possibility, but this car is a lease, and I'm both wary of causing return issues and the chance that this solution may not be enough to relieve the issue. This is a very tight fitment in the rear, again looks absolutely fantastic, but there is literally less than an eighth of an inch clearance at the inside fender edge even when parked. How much clearance could I really expect to gain with fender rolling?

Do I just raise it back up on the stock springs and call it a day?

Derek Zoolander · 11-24-2009, 04:10 PM

Look at the inner fender lip. Imagine it rolled up out of the way. That's how much clearance you'll gain.

sheriffd2 · 11-24-2009, 04:27 PM

Man, it's a close call. I just jacked up the car from the opposite corner to compress the rear and see exactly where it's hitting. It just misses clearing. I thing rolling would offer the room needed. Now it's just the lease return impact, and whether or not I could find a shop locally to do it.

Derek Zoolander · 11-24-2009, 04:33 PM

Just do a minor roll yourself.
Heat gun + baseball bat.

CPI · 11-24-2009, 07:35 PM

I would just roll it. No one would be able to tell that you rolled the fenders. I had the same issue but was resolved after rolling the fenders.

veightkiller · 11-24-2009, 10:44 PM

what are the specs on your wheels and tires? got some pic's?

11-24-2009, 03:52 PM	#1
sheriffd2 Twisting Your Mind 13 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2015 435iGC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Riverview, FL iTrader: (3)	Rubbing issues, best solution? So, I have a new set of wheels tires installed, and the rears are in a very aggressive offset/fitment. Car is lowered on H&R sports, and wheels are ICONZ 830ZR. They look killer! But even the slightest bump rubs bad. Already seeing the effects of fender rubbing and cutting into the tire after only about 20 miles. I know fender rolling is a possibility, but this car is a lease, and I'm both wary of causing return issues and the chance that this solution may not be enough to relieve the issue. This is a very tight fitment in the rear, again looks absolutely fantastic, but there is literally less than an eighth of an inch clearance at the inside fender edge even when parked. How much clearance could I really expect to gain with fender rolling? Do I just raise it back up on the stock springs and call it a day? __________________ *2015 F36 435i Glacier Silver*
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Derek Zoolander Banned 90 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	Look at the inner fender lip. Imagine it rolled up out of the way. That's how much clearance you'll gain.
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sheriffd2 Twisting Your Mind 13 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2015 435iGC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Riverview, FL iTrader: (3)	Man, it's a close call. I just jacked up the car from the opposite corner to compress the rear and see exactly where it's hitting. It just misses clearing. I thing rolling would offer the room needed. Now it's just the lease return impact, and whether or not I could find a shop locally to do it. __________________ *2015 F36 435i Glacier Silver*
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11-24-2009, 04:33 PM	#4
Derek Zoolander Banned 90 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	Just do a minor roll yourself. Heat gun + baseball bat.
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CPI 403_e39 137 Rep 1,809 Posts Drives: 2003 ///M5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 E92 335 [0.00]	I would just roll it. No one would be able to tell that you rolled the fenders. I had the same issue but was resolved after rolling the fenders. __________________ \|\|KWVI Coilovers\|\|Matte Black Grille\|\|28% Tint\|\|Iforged Daytona\|\|19X8 19X10\|\|H&S Exhaust\|\|Exotics Tuning Lip\|\|Slimmbones Rear Diffuser II\|\|AngelIBright V3 Angel Eyes\|\| Fog light covers\|\|UUC RK6 Shift Knob\|\|
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veightkiller Brigadier General 61 Rep 4,150 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver,B.C iTrader: (3)	what are the specs on your wheels and tires? got some pic's?
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