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robc1976 · 03-11-2013, 06:24 PM

Figured I would post this up, may save rim damage for somone....I fitted 285/25/20 with a 10MM spacer...looked to be fine, hit a larger than normal bump and my rim got scratched all the way arpoundthe top lip.....yeah I was pretty damn pissed! So I strated looking under there and found a well know spot for rubbing...cut it out...still slightly rubbed with rolled fenders. I didnt want to cut the inner fenders out but shape them to make the more square to add preacious space I needed. I took a dremel ginded on the inder fender to make metal thinner and with the added heat (check outside paint to be sure it does not get hot...mine never did) I was able to hit the inner lip with ease and bend it until it touched the inside fender (flush) and this did the trick. I aslo cut the bolt out in the front fenders.

This may be well know but thought some pics could help somnone.

Rear fenders:

Front fenders:

03-11-2013, 06:24 PM	#1
robc1976 DIYER 614 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	Modifying front/Rear fenders for rubbing issues (pics) Figured I would post this up, may save rim damage for somone....I fitted 285/25/20 with a 10MM spacer...looked to be fine, hit a larger than normal bump and my rim got scratched all the way arpoundthe top lip.....yeah I was pretty damn pissed! So I strated looking under there and found a well know spot for rubbing...cut it out...still slightly rubbed with rolled fenders. I didnt want to cut the inner fenders out but shape them to make the more square to add preacious space I needed. I took a dremel ginded on the inder fender to make metal thinner and with the added heat (check outside paint to be sure it does not get hot...mine never did) I was able to hit the inner lip with ease and bend it until it touched the inside fender (flush) and this did the trick. I aslo cut the bolt out in the front fenders. This may be well know but thought some pics could help somnone. Rear fenders: Front fenders: __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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