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Originally Posted by Jonny042
Talk about an innovation!!! A light bulb moment for sure! I like how Jim talked you into buying a fender roller and trying out his theory on your car LOL. All is well that ends well, it's a great idea!!!
However....using heat is generally going to shrink the metal and have the opposite effect of what you'd be trying to accomplish.
I feel the same way about Project Nasty! Love the front fender treatment. I've always felt like the factory did half a job when they added the Carrera Flares to the rear of the car without touching the front.
I've been able to stuff a 225 with an 8" wheel in the front but it still looks crammed. Can't wait to see this when you're finished!!
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He's a clever guy for sure. Body work is black magic to me, so I defer to the experts for advice and then lean heavily on the idea that I can always have a pro unfork whatever I fork up.
Full send into oblivion.
Also, I didn't use any heat. I've only ever used heat when rolling a fender to save the paint. As I could care less if I futz up the primer on these fenders, I just started rolling them to see what would happen. Good to know that heat will shrink the metal if I find myself in need of a little shrinkage.
I agree that Porsche quarter-a$$ed the front fenders when they pumped up the quarters after the middies. "If you want something done right...."
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Originally Posted by Evan Fullerton
If you keep stretching, 245 on a 9 in wheel fits. I have 18x8.5 ET25 front wheels.
If you don’t want to stretch it as much, 912 front hubs will move the wheel inboard 7mm but that only works with stock brake calipers and torsion bar front suspension.
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245 will be too tall for my taste. Generally a 235/40/17 is five or six mms wider than a 225/45/17 and similarly shorter. Overall height is a consideration as I plan to keep the car as close to Terra Firma as I can get away with.
I'd really like to keep the 245s out back, but I worry that the tires will look weird if I don't upsize them one size when I upsize the fronts.
As a data point, PN runs 235/265 on 18s. I don't make nearly the HP, so 235/255 should keep me between the mayo and mustard.
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Originally Posted by trj911
Hi Chris, nice work! I'm in Carmel, I'll have to stop by for a visit sometime.
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Thanks!
My garage is a bit of a disaster, so LMK in advance and I'll tidy up...or you'll not have anyplace to stand.
Update incoming!