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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 05:28 AM
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Default Re: New Wheels in, need help

I'm running 18x9 ET 30 on the front and 18x10 ET 25 on the back. In the front I rubbed until I heated the contact points and hammered them in a little. I rolled the front fenders some when I went to a 255 on the front. In the rear the rubbing existed on the inner wheel well where it tapers down. Again, I heated the metal (after the rubbing exposed it) and massaged it out of the way. (battery disconnected) I didn't roll the rears but it looks easier than the fronts. Be careful with the tabs that the fender liner attaches to. If your not careful they will make an impression on the outside. Take your time to get the metal hot with a heat gun. I'd say 3 minutes of heating the area. That way the paint won't crack. I found some good tutorials on youtube that really helped with the progression and angles with the roller and how long to heat the metal.

I think you can get them to fit if your willing to spend the time and effort. That means finding or making the exact size spacers and rolling or reforming the metal where necessary but the only way to know for sure is mount them and start adjusting. BTW, the wheels move inward at the top as the suspension compresses. Good luck, I love the wheels!

Les
 
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