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      04-12-2013, 07:29 PM   #1
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Fender Rolling

This might be on the boarder of being in the wrong thread, but I really need a shop in Northern VA with a roller who is capable of rolling my rear fenders to fit my track set up with out butchering and cracking the paint. The tires are 255/40/17 and have been told they will fit Pre-LCI rear with no rubbing but will rub LCI so I need a mild roll.

Does anyone know of a shop in Northern VA (bonus points for Arlington) that will take the extra time to heat the paint and ensure a smooth mild roll?
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Talk to rob. He did great work on mine...
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=649910

Tell him Mike with the diesel sent you.

What are your offsets, though? I seems odd that you need a roll for a 255 as this is a stock size (unless you're running an aggressive offset or you meant to say "front" instead of rear.
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Talk to rob. He did great work on mine...
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=649910

Tell him Mike with the diesel sent you.

What are your offsets, though? I seems odd that you need a roll for a 255 as this is a stock size (unless you're running an aggressive offset or you meant to say "front" instead of rear.
It is the rear with the wider 255/40 r888 tires (I believe the stock tires are 255/35) and it is 17/9.5/35mm offset. The fronts shouldn't need rolling, but the 5mm spacer and -2.8 degrees camber should help.

Thanks for the recommendation!
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It is the rear with the wider 255/40 r888 tires (I believe the stock tires are 255/35) and it is 17/9.5/35mm offset. The fronts shouldn't need rolling, but the 5mm spacer and -2.8 degrees camber should help.

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Yup, your calcs are dead on . Nice setup! It's not so much that the 40 profile is "wider" but rather a bit taller. It's the spacer that may necessitate the roll though.

Where are you putting that sweet setup to use? Summit? I'm hoping to get to to check it out.
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Yup, your calcs are dead on . Nice setup! It's not so much that the 40 profile is "wider" but rather a bit taller. It's the spacer that may necessitate the roll though.

Where are you putting that sweet setup to use? Summit? I'm hoping to get to to check it out.
I am waitlisted for the Friday at the track in June but defintely going to the Friday at the track on july 27th, which is oddly enough a Saturday...hahaha

You going to hit up any events?
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It is the rear with the wider 255/40 r888 tires (I believe the stock tires are 255/35) and it is 17/9.5/35mm offset. The fronts shouldn't need rolling, but the 5mm spacer and -2.8 degrees camber should help.

Thanks for the recommendation!
255/35 is stock for rears ON 18's

255/40 on 17 is the same exact height as 255/35-18, both 25" tall

It's the lower offset on your new wheels that require you to roll your fenders as they will be sticking out too much. R-comps also run wider than a street tire but the 40 profile on a 17 is fine.
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255/35 is stock for rears ON 18's

255/40 on 17 is the same exact height as 255/35-18, both 25" tall

It's the lower offset on your new wheels that require you to roll your fenders as they will be sticking out too much. R-comps also run wider than a street tire but the 40 profile on a 17 is fine.
Oops I wasnt even thinking about the 17s.
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OP: Got a guy down in Fredericksburg if you're willing to make the drive. He's done a couple fender rolls on e46 m3's. He heats and rolls. Real good price too.

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