New wheels screwed my fenders

[frslee]

Lack of research/knowledge screwed up your fenders...

Only fix is to get new wheels with proper offset.

[Shinchu]

Originally Posted by 8R6

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.

This.
If you want big boy offsets you have to do big boy mods to suspension and fenders. You cant half ass this stuff. Well, you can i guess if you want chewed up fenders.

Add camber, roll fenders.
I am about to get 17x9 +25 but first i got coilovers with adjustable camber, and rear lower arms that are adjustable so i can fit those wheels by adjusting suspension. Gotta pay to play.

[mitch t]

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

Just out of curiosity, what was your motivation for wheels with such low offset? Were you trying to get a super flush fit, maybe even some poke?
Fender damage and wheel poke kind of go together, so if you really want to keep running these wheels you might need to bag it, or dial in a bunch of camber to get it to clear.

I'm running a 18x9 +45 TE37sl, with a 265 tire, (square and static) and I dont rub the fenders, though I do touch the plastic fender liners at full lock.

[Leonardo]

Pics?

[Impureclient]

Originally Posted by Leonardo

Pics?

For research purposes.

[mitch t]

Originally Posted by Impureclient

For research purposes.

Are you guys talking about me or the OP?

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by mitch t

Are you guys talking about me or the OP?

Sorry for the confusion Mitch T

We want to see what the OP did to his fenders with his +25 offset wheels and tires.

[wutangbrz]

tire too fat

[radroach]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

If on a seam or crease then PDR can not fix it.

Not wanting to seem contrarian but that is false. I had a dent on one of my hood creases that was pretty bad, PDR guy fixed it and any traces are barely noticeable.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by radroach

Not wanting to seem contrarian but that is false. I had a dent on one of my hood creases that was pretty bad, PDR guy fixed it and any traces are barely noticeable.

I changed my statement later. Many will not touch them on a crease or fold not "all".

[mitch t]

Originally Posted by 8R6

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.

8r6,

Pulling the fenders can get you more than you think. I probably got 12-15 mm just with my bare hands. I literally just reached under the fenders with my fingers and pulled until I had a little more room. I'm still running the plastic inner liners, and they are still held in place by the fender lip.

After pulling , the fender to door line didn't match up perfectly, so I just pushed on it with my hands until it lined back up.


(Not bragging, it's just that the OEM fenders ire made of the thinnest steel imaginable)