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dj short-e
05-11-2007, 11:50 AM
they don't make the size i need...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t82/audioguy1/decade2.jpg

I need 18"x7.5 and the smallest they have is 18x8.0
Krzd1
05-11-2007, 11:52 AM
Why cant you run those? You should be able to but you will have to roll your fenders..... My next set is 18x8.5
dj short-e
05-11-2007, 11:56 AM
Why cant you run those? You should be able to but you will have to roll your fenders..... My next set is 18x8.5

I thought about that.. but I dont know how to do it.. also i heard it wasn't good for the car!?!?.. i'd run the 8.0 if i knew they would fit.. im sure they wont fit without rolling the fenders..i have 7.5's right now and they are pretty close already.
Krzd1
05-11-2007, 11:59 AM
I thought about that.. but I dont know how to do it.. also i heard it wasn't good for the car!?!?.. i'd run the 8.0 if i knew they would fit.. im sure they wont fit without rolling the fenders..i have 7.5's right now and they are pretty close already.


Looks like you need to make another trip to NorCal cuz Brad has a fender roller and has done alot of the NorCal cars
dj short-e
05-11-2007, 03:12 PM
Looks like you need to make another trip to NorCal cuz Brad has a fender roller and has done alot of the NorCal cars

would it cost me to do that?? and if so, how much?... i have tires coming in about 4 weeks so i'd like to do this soon if possible..

ALSO: im trying to sell my other wheels before i buy the new ones.. cuz i really dont have room for more until i sell my GF7's.

Tenzo GF7 Black 18" wheels
For Sale: $650 obo
Krzd1
05-11-2007, 04:14 PM
would it cost me to do that?? and if so, how much?... i have tires coming in about 4 weeks so i'd like to do this soon if possible..

ALSO: im trying to sell my other wheels before i buy the new ones.. cuz i really dont have room for more until i sell my GF7's.

Tenzo GF7 Black 18" wheels
For Sale: $650 obo


As far as cost (If any) I would hit up Brad. It's his roller and your would have to see what his schedule looks like.
dj short-e
05-11-2007, 04:19 PM
As far as cost (If any) I would hit up Brad. It's his roller and your would have to see what his schedule looks like.

is there a special method for doing that? like would a garage be able to do something like that?? norcal is quite a trip just to get the fenders rolled.. haha
Krzd1
05-11-2007, 05:44 PM
just about any shop that does body work can should have a fender roller. Best way is to use a heat gun while doing it so you dont crack the paint....Just take your time and apply a little more pressure each time....

This one is $300 and I think its the same one Brad has.....

http://www.tirerack.com/images/accessories/product_images/medium/fenderlip.jpg

Here is the site.... But it should be hard to find a shop to do it.
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/tools/fenderlip.jsp
dj short-e
05-11-2007, 05:47 PM
So the paint doesn't melt using the heat gun??


just about any shop that does body work can should have a fender roller. Best way is to use a heat gun while doing it so you dont crack the paint....Just take your time and apply a little more pressure each time....

This one is $300 and I think its the same one Brad has.....

http://www.tirerack.com/images/accessories/product_images/medium/fenderlip.jpg

Here is the site.... But it should be hard to find a shop to do it.
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/tools/fenderlip.jsp
Krzd1
05-11-2007, 05:53 PM
Only if you hold it in one spot for to long.... You just move the heat gun back and forth to allow the paint to bend with the fender
_Keith_
05-11-2007, 05:56 PM
Um guys...... I ran 18x8.5 for over a year........

Axis reverb...
Krzd1
05-11-2007, 06:24 PM
Um guys...... I ran 18x8.5 for over a year........

Axis reverb...


Ummm Keith... Thats what i'm saying..... that it can be done :)
dj short-e
05-11-2007, 08:07 PM
Um guys...... I ran 18x8.5 for over a year........

Axis reverb...

Thats why im asking.. i wasn't sure if i needed to do this or not (hoping not) but i didnt wanna get the wheels and not be ready to put them on.. so even lowered 2.5" doesnt make a difference? they'll still fit in there withouy rolling the fenders?
Nebster
05-13-2007, 10:22 AM
i'm gonna run 19x9.5 on s techs.....
Krdshrk
05-13-2007, 10:34 AM
It can be done with the PROPER OFFSET!
dj short-e
05-14-2007, 12:39 AM
well, i now i just need to sell my other wheels first... dont have room for them all..

i have a set of Black Tenzo GF7's WHEELS ONLY.. $600 obo

and does the proper offset work without rolling the fenders or anything like that?
_Keith_
05-14-2007, 03:57 PM
Chad I was just saying... I did it without rolling the fenders.......... only rubbing I had was passengerside front plastic just at the top where that little bump comes down... But I was spun down all the way on tein ss-p's
dj short-e
05-14-2007, 04:33 PM
Chad I was just saying... I did it without rolling the fenders.......... only rubbing I had was passengerside front plastic just at the top where that little bump comes down... But I was spun down all the way on tein ss-p's

ya, hopefully mine isnt too low.. i dont want rubbing anywhere.. but it sounds like i'll be ok.. even the guy at AXIS said it would work fine!
_Keith_
05-14-2007, 05:08 PM
ya, hopefully mine isnt too low.. i dont want rubbing anywhere.. but it sounds like i'll be ok.. even the guy at AXIS said it would work fine!

And honestly those are teh guys I would listen to...