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Old 07-13-2006, 10:40 AM
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I will be rolling my fenders soon (friend is renting the tool) and I was wondering if I need to do all 4 fenders or just the front? Also, do I need to do the full length of the fender or just a certain part? I won't be putting on huge tires, but I would like the clearance if I ever decide to go wider than 245's. I've searched, but have found conflicting information. Can anyone help clear this up?

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just front on the b5 s4...just part of it
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Default Steve is right, just the fronts & part of it. FWIW, I am running 245s and did not need to roll

but did anyways so I can go 255 next time. :-)
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Default only need to roll the ft fenders..why rent the tool ? make your own, i did mine

with the cars jack and a left over piece of my wifes curtain rod..go to the hardware store and buy a wooden rod thats about 1 ft long,and about 3-4 inches in diameter( i like wood as the wood tends to give alittle so that it wont crack the paint ) i found no need to apply heat as well.. just go slow.. i used the jack to give some space between the fender and tire, crank the jack (this is why the cars jack is easier)and then place the end of the wood between the tire and fender, slowly crank the jack down abit and then start turning the wood and rolling at the same time.. you will then half to lower the car alittle more and repeat again.... btw, you may have to remove the fender liner and cut alittle bit away if the liner does not tuck between the rolled fender lip... hope this helps.. it took me about 30 total for both my ft fenders...
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Default A large part, towards the front is important since when the wheel is turning and under weight

a 235 can get under the fender and pull.
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and the part where the fender liner rivet is near the top back part
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I used a wooden dowel...a big one (and a jack)
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235/35 19's here needed to roll to clear tires
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You could have borrowed my Eastwood fender roller
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I used a 1.5" PVC pipe, a rag and a hairdryer to do mines. Took about 30-40mins.


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