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Old May 8, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Hi guys well a couple weeks ago I ordered some Work wheels. The specs are 18x8.5, +32 offset all around. I'm lowered 1.8 inches as of now and I'll be running my current tires with them which are 225/40/18. Looking at the wheel fitment chart and such, It looks like I will need at least a minor fender roll. I've been calling around at a few shops and they either have said that tC fenders cannot be rolled or have quoted me at above 200$. Does anyone know of any good shops in the socal area that have done this at a good price but also have done a great job? Thanks in advance
Old May 8, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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the rear fenders can absolutely be rolled with proper procedure of heating the paint to prevent chipping

some shops do not like to roll the fronts because of the fender being to easy to bend, they do not want to risk damaging the fender, but it can be "crimped" with a special tool from eastwood, and can be minor pulled by hand as i did to mine!

btw, down here in florida the shop i went to charged 35 per fender, 200 is rediculous!!!
Old May 8, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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alot of guys in socal have gone to this guy for fender rolling with good results. i've never used his services.

http://awdfitted.blogspot.com/
Old May 10, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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Where are you at? If your near L.A. Let me know. I got my fenders rolled for $50 just the rears so im guessing $100 for all sides
Old May 10, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Thanks so much for all the suggestions guys, Eddie I am about an hour away from LA, but I may need to go out there anyways pretty soon...That sounds like a great deal too
Old May 10, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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^Let me stop by his shop later today and see if hes still doing it for that price. Ill give ya his # tomorrow.
Old May 12, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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awesome man thx so much, i got time before my wheels come in but probably within the next couple weeks i would get them rolled...meanwhile, what PSI would you guys recommend I keep my tires at? I believe right now I have it at 37 but I'm not sure. Tire size is 225/40/18
Old May 13, 2010 | 07:45 AM
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i need mines to be rolled also.any info on the 50? for the rears thanks
Old May 13, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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Craigslist has lots of guys who do fender rolling. check that out. I searched them in sd and i found a few.
Old May 13, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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def get the rear fenders done. not worth it to spend the money on the front fenders since there isnt much to roll.
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Here is the info. The guys name is Javier and his # is 310-703-8196. Great guy, got some work done by him. Give him a call and see what he can do for you.
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eddie is that javier with the yellow xb from unic imports?
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^Yeah thats him
Old May 15, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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Awesome guys thanks so much for all the help!
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