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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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Spring/Wheel Gurus: Do i need to roll my fenders?

So i'm finally considering a very small drop in the form of 350Z H-Techs but i have a slight concern with my wheels rubbing.

I have 19x9.5 and 19x10.5 +22 TE-37's with 255/35 and 285/30 tires.

Any body have any idea if i would need to roll the fenders? I would rather not, but will if necessary.

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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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it will be better if you roll the fender...

it cant be worse...you know...

and + h-tech drop less than 1 inch so....

if you are going to roll fender, why dont you just get S-tech...
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by hankookstyle
no.
One vote for no. Any other experiences?
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Day177017
One vote for no. Any other experiences?

damn that was fast.....

change my mind...roll it and drop dem
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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Roll em 285 tires always rub on lowered G's. I had 275's and went to a 285 and got them rolled because of the rubbing.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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Roll em 285 tires always rub on lowered G's. I had 275's and went to a 285 and got them rolled because of the rubbing.
Yup....true that with 285's.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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roll em..if you hit a big enough bump you could rub
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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285's fit without a roll in the correct offset, I've done it. First, you should be running 285/35/19 instead of the 30 series, and yes, you'll probably need a roll
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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Ok, thanks guys.

Redlude97 - Why 285/35 versus 285/30?
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by hankookstyle
it will be better if you roll the fender...

it cant be worse...you know...

and + h-tech drop less than 1 inch so....

if you are going to roll fender, why dont you just get S-tech...
Reason being is that i don't want to spend too much and if i go with the S-Tech route, i'll need a camber kit for sure. So from what i've read on the boards, i can get back into spec if i do 350Z H-Techs. $600ish for rear tires isn't a walk in the park
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Day177017
Ok, thanks guys.

Redlude97 - Why 285/35 versus 285/30?
Its closer to the OEM diameter which keeps the VDC and speedo/odometer happy.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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dumb question what does rolling the fender doo anyway can a i get a detail information on that is that so tires won;t rub on car when its lowered?
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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it folds in the lip on the rear quarter panels so when the suspension compresses, you have more clearance to prevent rubbing
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
it folds in the lip on the rear quarter panels so when the suspension compresses, you have more clearance to prevent rubbing

ahh i gotcha you so you would roll all corners then right
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by nalspeed
ahh i gotcha you so you would roll all corners then right
The front fenders are already pre rolled from the factory
 
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