Wheels & Tires Grabbing the road and stopping.

I F UP with the wheel size.

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Old 07-25-2017, 02:12 PM
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I F UP with the wheel size.

Bought a set of wheels which are XXR 521 18x10 +25 for the rear after members on here told me it will not fit.
the fronts are 18x8.5 +30 i think and fit prefect.
So now i am stuck with the wheel,which pokes out of the fender.
my question is,how do you guys pull fenders to clear the wheel and tire?
Before i F UP anything else.
 
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Old 07-25-2017, 02:38 PM
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Post a pick of the overage and we can tell you whether a pull would work or not. You can pull yourself with a roller you can rent.

....be aware that people royally screwed up their fenders all the time trying to accomplish pulls/rolls without properly heating.

I cracked my paint on the underside because I got impatient on the second fender.
 
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Old 07-25-2017, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by G35freaks
Post a pick of the overage and we can tell you whether a pull would work or not. You can pull yourself with a roller you can rent.

....be aware that people royally screwed up their fenders all the time trying to accomplish pulls/rolls without properly heating.

I cracked my paint on the underside because I got impatient on the second fender.

 
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Old 07-25-2017, 03:37 PM
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I will post more pics in 30min
thanks guys
 
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Old 07-25-2017, 04:08 PM
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i am used to 18x8.5 or 18x9 with 285/40/18 on my privious sedan,now 225/40/18 feels amd looks awkward.
 
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Old 07-25-2017, 04:52 PM
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Camber or pull. Your not really that low so just a little camber should work if your already rolled.
 
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Old 07-25-2017, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by G35freaks
Camber or pull. Your not really that low so just a little camber should work if your already rolled.
i havent rolled yet,i thought about cutting and pulling.
Goal is to run 265/35/18.
So i was thinking about cutting and pulling.
Wanted to ask your guys advice before i do anything else.
Regarding damage to paint....i am ok with that,the car is my dd work car/grocery getter so a little paint damage is ok.
 
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Old 07-25-2017, 08:25 PM
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Whoa... I would let a professional handle cutting or pulling.

What's the problem? Are you rubbing?

If your doing it for looks your going to need to get lower. No amount of camber or pulling will make that look right.

I think with a roll you shouldn't have an issue
 

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Old 07-25-2017, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by G35freaks
Whoa... I would let a professional handle that. Take it to a local shop. I understand you don't care, but it's an infiniti not some crap car.

What's the problem? Are you rubbing?

I think with a roll you shouldn't have an issue
my bad,i meant cut the lip on the inside,what usually gets rolled.
Not the actuall fender.
I thought if i would trim that part a little,it would be easier to roll.
and yes i still çare about the infiniti.
 
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Old 07-25-2017, 08:31 PM
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Roll can be done with no issues, just take your time. If I was you I would run a little neg camber and drop it more.

Actually after looking at it more it would be hard to pull that off with 18" wheels. Might need to just bite the bullet and go 19-20
 
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I would rather go for a wider wheel then bigger tire.
i get my 18s practically free,so would love to keep it that way.
i will purchase the fender roller tbis week and post some pics up.
 
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Old 07-25-2017, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MaksymV
I would rather go for a wider wheel then bigger tire.
i get my 18s practically free,so would love to keep it that way.
i will purchase the fender roller tbis week and post some pics up.
u can rent one. Make sure you use HEAT HEAT HEAT and go sloooowwwww. You will get impatient and start to get agressive but just take your time.

Also, I'm not sure if you will be on a lift or not but I had to be in neutral to roll the rears so keep that in mind.

Good luck! Post up some pics when you get it done.
 
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Old 07-25-2017, 08:46 PM
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30$ a day or 120 new.
Yes,slow is the key in most things.
i will have to borrow the laser thermometer.
It always fun to learn,not so fun to break things while learning tbough.
I will defenetly post some pictures.
Thank you for the advice guys.
 
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Old 07-26-2017, 09:51 AM
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You asked our opinion about those wheels, you were given the correct answer and yet you still continue with your quest? Now, you're going to destroy your wheel wells just to get those fugly wheels to fit...they never will! How much is it going to cost to have a body shop repair the fenders of your sedan? Best advice: wake up! Sell those wheels and never look back, you'll be $$ and lots of it ahead!
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