Fender Rolling

[Subcompact Culture]

Has anyone rolled their rear fenders on a Mirage? I am rubbing a bit with 195/50/15 tires and looking at what my options are. They're nearly new tires and wheels, so I'd rather not change out to a narrower tire.

Any insight is great.

Thanks.

[Loren]

I did... but, I did it with a rubber mallet. Just took the wheel off and whacked the lip up. It's not the proper way to do it, and I didn't go as far with it as I might have with the proper equipment, but it seems to have taken care of my clearance problem.

Caveat: My car isn't perfect, and I may have put the tiniest of wrinkles in the flat part at the top of the wheel arch on one side. Nobody looks at my car that hard, and I don't care.

Oh, and there's a seam of sealant on that fender lip. It almost looks like a piece of painted over plastic trim or something. It's sealing the seam between the inner and outer fender. It will crack when you roll the rear fender. (again, I don't care... no road salt here, and I'm not going to have the car long enough for it to matter to me)

[Fit]

Has anyone rolled their rear fenders on a Mirage? I am rubbing a bit with 195/50/15 tires and looking at what my options are. They're nearly new tires and wheels, so I'd rather not change out to a narrower tire.

Any insight is great.

Thanks.

I have to roll and also pull the rear fenders. I am running an aggressive 25 offset wheels with 185/55/15 tires with coil overs.
Roll is to roll the lip flat. It may or may not be enough for you.
I pulled mine out following the guide in this YouTube video which is the best fender rolling and pulling videos around:
https://youtu.be/DYzhY7SN6hM

I bought a fender roller tool from China. They are not that expensive and a worthwhile investment for me. Makes the job much easier.
As Loren pointed out there is a rubber piece which you can remove. It will drop off as you roll the fenders.

[Subcompact Culture]

Thanks for the info!

Looks like you're poking out 13mm (.5") more than I currently am, which is quite a bit. I figure rolling the fenders is way less expensive than going to a different set of tires.

What is the "rubber piece" for that falls out?

[Fit]

Thanks for the info!

Looks like you're poking out 13mm (.5") more than I currently am, which is quite a bit. I figure rolling the fenders is way less expensive than going to a different set of tires.

What is the "rubber piece" for that falls out?

The wheel pokes out less than 13mm.. that much I would have failed my vehicle inspection.
The last photo is showing it fully compressed. Nothing will rub.

Gnarles, definitely worth it. You can also rent it out to others or lend it for free. Can use it on other cars you may own too.

[OrcaNinja]

I have to roll and also pull the rear fenders. I am running an aggressive 25 offset wheels with 185/55/15 tires with coil overs.
Roll is to roll the lip flat. It may or may not be enough for you.
I pulled mine out following the guide in this YouTube video which is the best fender rolling and pulling videos around:
https://youtu.be/DYzhY7SN6hM

I bought a fender roller tool from China. They are not that expensive and a worthwhile investment for me. Makes the job much easier.
As Loren pointed out there is a rubber piece which you can remove. It will drop off as you roll the fenders.

Sorry to revive an old post but I’d love some reassurance before I dive in head first. Did/do you have any issues with rust from the rubber/seam sealer piece falling off? Did it ruin the paint? How long did it take to do it? I’ve YouTubed how to do it and all that but would love any info that has to do with OUR vehicles.

[Radride]

Sorry to revive an old post but I’d love some reassurance before I dive in head first. Did/do you have any issues with rust from the rubber/seam sealer piece falling off? Did it ruin the paint? How long did it take to do it? I’ve YouTubed how to do it and all that but would love any info that has to do with OUR vehicles.

I rolled my rear fenders. Takes 15 min per side. I haven't noticed any rust and I've driven through a winter here in Canada where we get salt on the roads.

Also, with my 195 tire, the tires still rub on hug bumps. Its not the fender lip any more but the inner fender itself.

R.K.

[OrcaNinja]

I rolled my rear fenders. Takes 15 min per side. I haven't noticed any rust and I've driven through a winter here in Canada where we get salt on the roads.

Also, with my 195 tire, the tires still rub on hug bumps. Its not the fender lip any more but the inner fender itself.

R.K.

Thank you for the information. I also have 195s. Don’t mind the noise but don’t like the tire cutting. Lol. I’ll be doing it this Friday.

[OrcaNinja]

So I rolled my fenders this past weekend and it went great for a beginner. I also used the finishing pliers to help it flush up a bit. I can fit my 15x7+38 195/45 without any scrubbing issues except for a small dent where the fender and bumper meet for some reason.

[Gnarles2]

45 bucks on Amazon is not a bad deal. I will order one this week. I don't have any issues for the most part unless there is someone in the backseat. This should fix it right up so I don't have to think about it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073F2QNT9/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ARHTXJNP710LD&psc=1