Interior/Exterior R56 fender flares
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R56 fender flares
Hey guys i recently made a mistake in tire size for my new wheels. I have searched everywhere for wide fender flairs on here and google. I apologize if this question has come up. Does anyone know where to get some? Or a full widebody kit Or does anyone have a DIY writeup on how to make some? I have a 2012 mcs.
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palax - ...those wheels are sweet! ...tires just too big = rubbing.
metal and plastic can be trimmed, ...and pushing the metal out can maybe get the plastic part of fender to push out a little bit...but push for a bit too much...and it'll break the plastic clips. (I found out the hard way)
from what you have...I don't think combo of trimming/bending/pushing is gonna fix rubbing
the right size tire will...(and look better too)
J
metal and plastic can be trimmed, ...and pushing the metal out can maybe get the plastic part of fender to push out a little bit...but push for a bit too much...and it'll break the plastic clips. (I found out the hard way)
from what you have...I don't think combo of trimming/bending/pushing is gonna fix rubbing
the right size tire will...(and look better too)
J
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palax - ...those wheels are sweet! ...tires just too big = rubbing.
metal and plastic can be trimmed, ...and pushing the metal out can maybe get the plastic part of fender to push out a little bit...but push for a bit too much...and it'll break the plastic clips. (I found out the hard way)
from what you have...I don't think combo of trimming/bending/pushing is gonna fix rubbing
the right size tire will...(and look better too)
J
metal and plastic can be trimmed, ...and pushing the metal out can maybe get the plastic part of fender to push out a little bit...but push for a bit too much...and it'll break the plastic clips. (I found out the hard way)
from what you have...I don't think combo of trimming/bending/pushing is gonna fix rubbing
the right size tire will...(and look better too)
J
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Those are some fat tires !!
No need to lower ur Mini now
What size of rims is this ? def I would go with a better tire size that trying to do a modify fender flares, however I can read you like the wide factor, why not
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No need to lower ur Mini now
What size of rims is this ? def I would go with a better tire size that trying to do a modify fender flares, however I can read you like the wide factor, why not
Remember seeing this once
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Also, there's the issue of determining how much wider than stock to make the production version. Either that, or figuring out how to make them in custom widths efficiently.
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The prototype is coming along, and I should have it ready for MOTD. Of course that's just a prototype and just one wheel
Also, there's the issue of determining how much wider than stock to make the production version. Either that, or figuring out how to make them in custom widths efficiently.
Also, there's the issue of determining how much wider than stock to make the production version. Either that, or figuring out how to make them in custom widths efficiently.
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Do your wheels hit the plastic, now?
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I haven't nailed that down, yet. There will have to be some testing done with wheels that are actually wider than that sheetmetal, suspension that has enough travel and/or is low enough to allow the wheels to hit the sheetmetal, etc.
Do your wheels hit the plastic, now?
Do your wheels hit the plastic, now?
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In less than a week they wore through the plastic and now hit the metal i ended up taking them off. I have a 1.2" drop with nm eng. springs. And 235/45 tires. In my own estimations if i were to cut 1/2"-1" up on the metal i would clear they hardly hit the metal if you are from the north east id gladly take a ride out with the wheels n u can set them up on your prototype
BTW, are you rubbing in turns? Bumps?
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Look for a set of rota grid offroads. I believe they come in a 17x9 +10 (or+20 not sure. But should be around same specs n u can pick em up cheap. Miatas n lancers n subarus run them a ton. They would rub when i accelerate hard. Turn hard and hit uneven spots in roads. I only hit metal when i really slammed a pothole hard or a combo of turning and hitting a bump. Most was just plastic rub. Any info you need let me know. Glad to lend a hand
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Look for a set of rota grid offroads. I believe they come in a 17x9 +10 (or+20 not sure. But should be around same specs n u can pick em up cheap. Miatas n lancers n subarus run them a ton. They would rub when i accelerate hard. Turn hard and hit uneven spots in roads. I only hit metal when i really slammed a pothole hard or a combo of turning and hitting a bump. Most was just plastic rub. Any info you need let me know. Glad to lend a hand
Good to know that you're not bouncing off of the metal all the time. Obviously, I can't test EVERY setup there is, so some people will need to cut more or less than others, but the more info the better, so thanks!
The prototype arch is nearly done. I'll need to trim the excess carbon fiber, but it's close. It's very rough... definitely not a show piece, but it's a prototype and should work for basic testing and for testing the waters for the amount of interest for production.
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