So I just put put some new wheels in my 05 mini. The new wheels are 17x8.5 and the tires are 215/45. I have no rubbing issues but the rear pops my rear fenders out when a hit a bump. Was wondering if anyone knows anything about fender flares or options to fix this problem that won't involve me getting new wheels/tires?

 

well, for many folks a potential answer is to roll the fenders out

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but on a MINI, with those plastic fender flares/trim that's almost a non-starter . . . it could be done (ANYTHING CAN BE DONE) but I suspect a good bit extra work needed as compared to just rolling sheet metal on a 66 Mustang.

 

Pics ?
Sounds nice.

 

Stretched tires.

 

Perfect that's what I was tryna hear. I was thinking about doing it but wanted to make sure or see if there was other options. Thanks again. Also to the previous post I'm trying to post a pic but from my cell phone it doesn't seem to want to work