New wheels screwed my fenders - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jarred55 · 09-07-2016, 05:49 PM

Hello everyone! I've had my FRS for almost half a near now and have been following these forums since I was looking to buy one but this is my first post.
Ok so long story short I bought new wheels (17x8.25 +25offset) on 225/45 tires. I also lowered my car on eibach sport line and the fitment looks great but the problem is that after driving a few days I found that my tires hit my fender and have seem to bend it a little, causing it to look dented or like it has a dimple on both sides. My friend and I tried to get it out and got some but was curious as if it could be fixed to look like it never happened by a PDR guy. Some say it's hardly noticeable but to me it hurts everytime I look at it lol. Any input is appreciated, thank you!
Can't upload photos right now and will as soon as possible

swarb · 09-07-2016, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarred55

Hello everyone! I've had my FRS for almost half a near now and have been following these forums since I was looking to buy one but this is my first post.
Ok so long story short I bought new wheels (17x8.25 -25offset) on 225/45 tires. I also lowered my car on eibach sport line and the fitment looks great but the problem is that after driving a few days I found that my tires hit my fender and have seem to bend it a little, causing it to look dented or like it has a dimple on both sides. My friend and I tried to get it out and got some but was curious as if it could be fixed to look like it never happened by a PDR guy. Some say it's hardly noticeable but to me it hurts everytime I look at it lol. Any input is appreciated, thank you!
Can't upload photos right now and will as soon as possible

I think you have your offsets wrong.

Jarred55 · 09-07-2016, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by swarb

I think you have your offsets wrong.

Oops meant +25 lol used to my trucks wheels

Tcoat · 09-07-2016, 07:25 PM

If on a seam or crease then PDR can not fix it. If that slight just give it a month and you will not even notice it anymore. And in the future check your fit better before driving around since the results could have been much worse.

humfrz · 09-07-2016, 09:23 PM

Even if a PDR guy could "fix" it ...... it will likely just happen again, unless you make some adjustments to your wheels or suspension.

I suggest you check with a PDR guy and see what he has to say.

Then, either make the adjustments or live with the results.....

Bubba says to take a sawzall and make the wheel wells larger ......

humfrz

shellslinger · 09-07-2016, 11:19 PM

Yup what Humfrz said. It will just happen again if its fixed. You may want to look into getting different lowering springs or coilovers to raise up the vehicle.

PandaSPUR · 09-08-2016, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by shellslinger

Yup what Humfrz said. It will just happen again if its fixed. You may want to look into getting different lowering springs or coilovers to raise up the vehicle.

Dont think different springs or coilovers will fix the issue. Raise the car and you're just hoping you dont hit a bump bad enough to make the wheel travel that high.

Your wheel offsets might be off, check the "Flush wheel offset chart" here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7535

For 8.25" and lowered 1" you want +39 and +29 in front and rear respectively. A lower offset number pushes the wheel out. So right now you're poking out 14mm past flush in the front and 4mm in the rear.

(Note: I'm not a pro with wheel fitment, I'm just saying stuff based on the chart i referenced above)

ryoma · 09-08-2016, 12:46 AM

I have never seen a wheel width at 8.25 though... wow.

DustinS · 09-08-2016, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ryoma

I have never seen a wheel width at 8.25 though... wow.

NLMotoring XXR 530 17x8.25 et25

XXR does weird sizing(and offset) mine are 18x8.75 et33. Really wish they would of done normal sizes.

Yoshoobaroo · 09-08-2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

If on a seam or crease then PDR can not fix it. If that slight just give it a month and you will not even notice it anymore. And in the future check your fit better before driving around since the results could have been much worse.

You'd be surprised. I just had a great PDR guy get some damage fixed, one spot was pretty bad and on a body crease, and it looks perfect now! PDR results vary greatly depending on how good the guy is.

-Josh

Tcoat · 09-08-2016, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo

You'd be surprised. I just had a great PDR guy get some damage fixed, one spot was pretty bad and on a body crease, and it looks perfect now! PDR results vary greatly depending on how good the guy is.

-Josh

Ya, I should have been more specific. 'Most' can/will not fix it if on a seam or crease.

8R6 · 09-08-2016, 01:09 PM

get the fender rolled and pulled by a qualified fender roller guy. that should minimize even more the minimal dent you probably have. then also get camber bolts and add a little more negative camber up front and that should help get enough clearance.

JazzleSAURUS · 09-08-2016, 02:56 PM

Meet with PDR guy, see if he things you should have your fenders rolled BEFORE or AFTER he tries to work his magic. Get fenders rolled and PDR done accordingly.

Additionally, next time get wheels that fit.

CBR600RR · 09-08-2016, 03:04 PM

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Jarred55 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Drives: 2013 Asphalt MT Location: Palmdale Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New wheels screwed my fenders Hello everyone! I've had my FRS for almost half a near now and have been following these forums since I was looking to buy one but this is my first post. Ok so long story short I bought new wheels (17x8.25 +25offset) on 225/45 tires. I also lowered my car on eibach sport line and the fitment looks great but the problem is that after driving a few days I found that my tires hit my fender and have seem to bend it a little, causing it to look dented or like it has a dimple on both sides. My friend and I tried to get it out and got some but was curious as if it could be fixed to look like it never happened by a PDR guy. Some say it's hardly noticeable but to me it hurts everytime I look at it lol. Any input is appreciated, thank you! Can't upload photos right now and will as soon as possible Last edited by Jarred55; 09-07-2016 at 06:20 PM.

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Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,845 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,286 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2497 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	If on a seam or crease then PDR can not fix it. If that slight just give it a month and you will not even notice it anymore. And in the future check your fit better before driving around since the results could have been much worse. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

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ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have never seen a wheel width at 8.25 though... wow. __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

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8R6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FRS Location: SoCal Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 2,738 Thanked 1,338 Times in 746 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	get the fender rolled and pulled by a qualified fender roller guy. that should minimize even more the minimal dent you probably have. then also get camber bolts and add a little more negative camber up front and that should help get enough clearance. __________________ Team BRG inspire-usa My car build #8R6

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JazzleSAURUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 15 BRZ LTD, 05 FXT Location: Western MA Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 561 Thanked 558 Times in 351 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Meet with PDR guy, see if he things you should have your fenders rolled BEFORE or AFTER he tries to work his magic. Get fenders rolled and PDR done accordingly. Additionally, next time get wheels that fit. __________________ SOLD: 2015 WRB BRZ Limited ('02 WRX BBS, S-04's, Stoptech Sport pads, MXP SP, AVO drop in filter, Mishimoto Intake tube, decatted header, OFT 93 Stage 2 EL Tune, Kartboy rear shifter bushing, Whiteline transmission and subframe lockout bushings, ST Coilovers, SPC Camber bolts w/smaller crash bolt, SPC LCA's & SPC Toe Arm bushings, Red TOMs, TRD Wing.)

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humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 29,942 Thanks: 28,911 Thanked 31,977 Times in 16,481 Posts Mentioned: 709 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Even if a PDR guy could "fix" it ...... it will likely just happen again, unless you make some adjustments to your wheels or suspension. I suggest you check with a PDR guy and see what he has to say. Then, either make the adjustments or live with the results..... Bubba says to take a sawzall and make the wheel wells larger ...... humfrz

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shellslinger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Whiteout FRS Location: DFW, TX Posts: 597 Thanks: 210 Thanked 309 Times in 186 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Yup what Humfrz said. It will just happen again if its fixed. You may want to look into getting different lowering springs or coilovers to raise up the vehicle.

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