Fender lip "rolling"

[Laredo]

Picked up some 245 Hankook Z214's for my tri-bar 17" rims. Don't have them mounted yet, but based on previous posts I've read, looks like I may have to do some fender lip rolling to avoid rubbing. Lots of techniques / tools etc out there (Eastwood tool $259, baseball bats, jack handles, etc). Any recommendations or tips from someone who has done this?

[MikeFleming]

Before or after paint?

Before: use a 2 Lb dead-blow hammer and bend the inner lip edge up/outwards. In my experience, only the rears need attention - depending on offset.

I have never cracked any paint doing this but I have an advanced degree in Hammer. Yes, all of my hammers are registered.

[Laredo]

Before or after paint? After (about 27 years) :)


In my experience, only the rears need attention - depending on offset. That's what I was hoping, the tribar has slightly less offset (+35mm, stock SVO is +43) but I have quite a bit of negative camber in the front.

[fess40]

I got the Eastwood Roller on sale. Made things super easy.

[Robertosvo]

Make sure you do it in stages ....litle bit.... little bit more...etc
use a heat gun on the paint to prevent the paint from chiping or cracking

[Laredo]

Make sure you do it in stages ....litle bit.... little bit more...etc
use a heat gun on the paint to prevent the paint from chiping or cracking

Thanks Robert and fess. Found a source locally through the autocross club who rents out the Eastwood roller.

[Meotchh]

Hmm, that sounds like a good reason to buy one. You could easily get your money back in rental fees. What does the local source charge Doug?

[Laredo]

What does the local source charge Doug? He said $10 per use now that it's paid for. He had previously charged $20.