Rolling the fenders - how 2

I assume you need to make larger tires fit? I have a method, but it involves clenching your buttocks.

Put a block of wood (1x1 or some such) slightly thicker than the gap between tire and fender at rear of fender.

Put car in gear, clench and move forward.

Repeat as needed.

It helps to have a trusted helper to make sure the wood doesn't flip up or anything.

This works better than banging on the lip, does not leave a crimp, more of a fluid roll.

Good luck, I am sure many here will have other opinions, but this has worked better than anything I have tried in the past.

Bernard

If you do this, be careful as the paint can crack, flake and generally look like hell afterwards if you're reckless. The body can too, so don't take on too much. In essence, don't ruin your car.

I did it on my 79 911. I had 17" rims to accommodate and they rubbed on one side. The front was a little low and I really didn't want to raise it. It looked cool. I hadda do something else. I gently crammed the fat end of a bat up into the fender well and rolled it between the metal and the tire lightly at first, till I got the feel, and applied more pressure as I rolled. You can go over an area twice (or more), so don't try and force the metal all at once. The paint needs to flex with the metal, too. So going over it too many times will lead to the aforementioned frustration. Remember, warmer and newer paint will be more forgiving. Old paint will not be so kind.

And there's probably more stuff to remember, but I don't.

Regards.

DS

you would be best to hit yourself with one of those bats ! rims with the correct offset are the way to go . you'll RUIN your car .

I can remember when the Porsche Owners Manual stated that the warranty was voided if you put spacers in.

what warranty ? it's a 1973 !!!

There's apparently a tool for this, and you can rent it from

Rolling the fenders is SOP (standard opperating procedure) these days to make bigger tires fit in the earlier 911's . I have the correct rims and offsets (16X6 Fuchs). The 205's I am moving to are significantly wider then the 185's the car came with in 73. To keep my car competitive, maintain the correct gear ratio (over all wheel circumfrence) and the lowest possible center of gravity rolling the fenders is the way to go. When done correctly, there is no downside to rolling the fenders as the appearance is unchanged, the car will just handle better.

Chris

Use the bat approach widen as you go and test each stage. A little bit will do ya.

Personally, I go with stickier tires.

Thanks, it only needs a very little bit.

Chris