Flaring Fender Question

[my911cab]

I had my car lowered to Euro Height and Mechanic doing the alignment said I should flare my front fenders so that my tires don't rub. Since this is still pretty new to me, it sounded like I should have a body shop bend the inside lip of my fender in... is that right? Is this necessary? I have 205/50/16 on the front.

[mjshira]

I think he might have meant roll the fender lip, not flare. Flaring your car is a great move if you like that look. Just keep in mind you'll have to spend a considerable amount to get it done right.

[Don Plumley]

For 205/50 you might need the fender lips rolled. If the paint is warm (to keep from cracking), it's a 10 minute process with a baseball bat. No biggie.

[my911cab]

Thanks for clarifying. Do most euro height cars roll the fender lips? So it is possible to do it yourself? I might try the baseball bat trick.

[Tim K]

Originally Posted by my911cab

Thanks for clarifying. Do most euro height cars roll the fender lips? So it is possible to do it yourself? I might try the baseball bat trick.

Please do a quick search if you are not familiar with the process

Here is a link showing a purpose built tool:

Aluminum bat for fender rolling?

Tim K

[my911cab]

Thanks for the info and the link. I thought I would give it a try right away and made a little bit of progress. Heated up the paint with a blow dryer and used a wooden dowel. Much harder that I thought. I figure I'll roll the fender little by little until there is no rub from the tire. Thanks for the tips!