Roll Front Fenders - Rubbing Issues

Sid · 12-19-2007

Got some DCR Hockenheims put in on my car last weekend. Dropped using Eibach Pro Kit springs (1" all around). Riding on Falken FK-452 tires. 235/35/19 in the front and 265/30/19 in the rear.

Now I'm having rubbing issues in the front (glad I didn't go with H&Rs). It'll rub when I hit bumps on the road and when I turn the wheel all the way. Only a slight rub though. Thinking because the front tires are straight side-walled instead of angled in as the rears are. Kind of stange how Falken did that.

Q: Is it bad to roll the fenders?? What kind of damage any would result from bad workmanship?

**dsb** · 12-19-2007

Before you consider rolling the fenders, where are you rubbing? Is on the outside edge? Are there any signs of this? (wearing outside wall, melted rubber on the inside of the fender)

Sid · 12-19-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsb

Before you consider rolling the fenders, where are you rubbing? Is on the outside edge? Are there any signs of this? (wearing outside wall, melted rubber on the inside of the fender)

Rubbing on outside edge. Where the sidewall meets the threads. Only slight rubbing though. I touched the inside fender and hardly feel any burned rubber, but I do know that it rubs because of the sound it makes.

**Ynot** · 12-20-2007

I wonder if it's the tire brand? DCR has made quite a few sets for the SLK350 already, so i can't imagine them getting the wrong offset. Rolling the fenders isn't bad, many people do it but I believe the front is already rolled from the factory, so you might not be able to roll it anymore w/o a new paint job.

**dsb** · 12-20-2007

I think it's the rear that cannot be rolled. The fronts have a little room.

SLK55er did it here:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...ghlight=fender
and here:
http://home.earthlink.net/~hainesinu.../wheelarch.jpg

Sid · 12-28-2007

Solution:

Changed the fronts to 225/35/19. No more rubbing issues, though the fronts have about 1 and half finger space. Definately looked better with just 1 finger space like the backs.

Otherwise, really satisfied with it.

**Ynot** · 12-29-2007

Nice to hear you got it resolved, where's the mandatory pics?

**alroumi** · 12-30-2007

I am glad you went with the tyres rather than rolling fenders and as Ynot said we want to see some top notch pictures of your car after the wheels.

cyberdrakon · 12-30-2007

Interesting...i'm running 245s in the front on 18s...Anyhow, rolling the fenders are really not a big deal, it should be routine for any large tire/wheel shop. As a matter of fact, i think all cars should come from the factory with the fenders rolled.

**dsb** · 12-30-2007

Cyberdrakon,

So, what sizes are you running all around? Also, you're lowered on Brabus springs right?

cyberdrakon · 12-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsb

Cyberdrakon,

So, what sizes are you running all around? Also, you're lowered on Brabus springs right?

245/35/18 in front,
265/35/18 in back.

H&R lowering Springs.

**dsb** · 12-30-2007

^^^ Wow... and you don't rub at all?

I bought some track tires for my 18" but kept the sizes at OEM for fear of rubbing. Maybe I should re-evaluate things.

Sid · 12-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ynot

Nice to hear you got it resolved, where's the mandatory pics?

Will put up some pics when I actually get a better camera than the one i have now. But it'll basically look like yours Ynot.

Sid · 12-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

245/35/18 in front,
265/35/18 in back.

H&R lowering Springs.

Really surprised you're not rubbing. Must be the AMG suspension!

12-19-2007	#1 (permalink)
Sid Founding Member #5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 155 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Roll Front Fenders - Rubbing Issues Got some DCR Hockenheims put in on my car last weekend. Dropped using Eibach Pro Kit springs (1" all around). Riding on Falken FK-452 tires. 235/35/19 in the front and 265/30/19 in the rear. Now I'm having rubbing issues in the front (glad I didn't go with H&Rs). It'll rub when I hit bumps on the road and when I turn the wheel all the way. Only a slight rub though. Thinking because the front tires are straight side-walled instead of angled in as the rears are. Kind of stange how Falken did that. Q: Is it bad to roll the fenders?? What kind of damage any would result from bad workmanship?

12-19-2007	#2 (permalink)
dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Before you consider rolling the fenders, where are you rubbing? Is on the outside edge? Are there any signs of this? (wearing outside wall, melted rubber on the inside of the fender) __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	I wonder if it's the tire brand? DCR has made quite a few sets for the SLK350 already, so i can't imagine them getting the wrong offset. Rolling the fenders isn't bad, many people do it but I believe the front is already rolled from the factory, so you might not be able to roll it anymore w/o a new paint job. __________________ 06' SLK 350, Iridium/Ash all pkgs. 6-spd, 19" DCR. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	I think it's the rear that cannot be rolled. The fronts have a little room. SLK55er did it here: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...ghlight=fender and here: http://home.earthlink.net/~hainesinu.../wheelarch.jpg __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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12-28-2007	#6 (permalink)
Sid Founding Member #5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 155 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Solution: Changed the fronts to 225/35/19. No more rubbing issues, though the fronts have about 1 and half finger space. Definately looked better with just 1 finger space like the backs. Otherwise, really satisfied with it.

12-30-2007	#8 (permalink)
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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	Interesting...i'm running 245s in the front on 18s...Anyhow, rolling the fenders are really not a big deal, it should be routine for any large tire/wheel shop. As a matter of fact, i think all cars should come from the factory with the fenders rolled.

12-30-2007	#10 (permalink)
dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Cyberdrakon, So, what sizes are you running all around? Also, you're lowered on Brabus springs right? __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	^^^ Wow... and you don't rub at all? I bought some track tires for my 18" but kept the sizes at OEM for fear of rubbing. Maybe I should re-evaluate things. __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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