greddycl-s01

ok so the bad news is i already ordered rims and tires so they cant be changed and im stuck with them. anyway im waiting for them in the mail and the size is 18x8.5 +32 offset. i need to know if this will fit a CL that is lowered about 2" on Tein's. please help asap...oh yeah the tire size is 225/40/18.

renedcruz

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You will obviously need yo get your fenders rolled.

And there is a slight possibility you will have to slightly pull your fenders. But it all depends on how much camber you run.

greddycl-s01

dont mean to sound like a noob but what is a pulled fender?

renedcruz

iTrader: (8)

Well first, it's not something that can be done by anybody. You have to take your car to someone who know what they're doing so they don't mess up your fenders.

Basically what they do, is just pull your fenders out (in a special way) and it gives you more clearance for your wheels.

It sounds really simple, but it is something that has to be done right. I've seen some people try this own their own and it looks . Get someone that knows what they're doing and you're good.

greddycl-s01

how much am i probably looking at spending?

renedcruz

iTrader: (8)

I really can't say a price since I've yet to do it to my car.

Maybe some other members can chime in on the price.

greddycl-s01

a shop said they would roll my fenders for $80...u think thats good? and what about that rim size is exactly causing me trouble? is it the offset?

renedcruz

iTrader: (8)

$80 sounds pretty good actually.

And it's an aggressive offset yea, but it's not crazy either.

What I would do is roll the fenders, get the wheels on there and see if there is any significant rubbing after that. If there is, then you might have to resort to the fender pulling. But you never know, you might not have to pull them after all.

The wheel game is just trial and error.

greddycl-s01

camber is a must tho, yes?

renedcruz

iTrader: (8)

Yes. Just make sure the "toe" on your alignment is in spec and you're good. You're tires shouldn't suffer that much. And I doubt you will have to run crazy camber. Like I said, this is all trial and error.

greddycl-s01

ok great to know. u gave me good information and i hope it all works out. btw im embarassed to say what kind of rims and tires i bought because i couldnt afford volks or anything like most people on this forum.

renedcruz

iTrader: (8)

Nothing to be embarrassed about. I have Enkei's on my car right now but just ordered XXR wheels. I'm 21, don't have a good job, want to get married and love modding my car. So I had to think of something else. I couldn't get the wheels I wanted from Volk or Work because it's just way too expensive (especially the specs I wanted) so I went with the cheaper alternative. And I'm not ashamed because I know they're going to look sick.

Hopefully after I get married and land a better job, I'll get some Volk or Work wheels. But for now, I'm happy.

greddycl-s01

i like the xxr's. im only 21 too and living with my gf and her daughter. i have a job but make minimum wage so we are not much different. i wanted BBS LM's but they are too expensive so i ended up buying some Stern ST-5 wheels. and i got Nankang NS2 tires. imo the nankangs are a very grippy tire so i went with them. this will be my second set

greddycl-s01

btw nice tsx

greddycl-s01

this is a pic of the rims

renedcruz

iTrader: (8)

Thanks man.

And I hear ya. We gotta take what life gives us.

Edit: Wheels look sick man.

greddycl-s01

thanks i hope they look that good on a CL-S

shoemaker.125

And it wouldn't hurt to post a pic once they are on the car.

greddycl-s01

i will, but im still waiting to put them on because the shop i go to said they accidently sold my tires...i was like wtf but they will be on soon.

greddycl-s01

so i got the rims on today and i thought this would happen. i need my rear fenders rolled in the worst way. im not even gonna drive the car until i get an appointment at the local body shop. its so bad that even making a slight turn at low speeds cause a smoke show from my rear end. sorry no pics on car until i get this right

shoemaker.125

That sucks. Well hopefully everything goes smoothly.

renedcruz

iTrader: (8)

Aww man, that sucks. But it'll be worth it. Can't wait to see them mounted.

gnuts

iTrader: (1)

the shop will have to shave your rear bumper tabs also. That's usually what hits first before the fender.

p.diddy

iTrader: (3)

dont worry man roll fenders and relocate bumper tab. they fit fine after that.

greddycl-s01

well a local body shop wouldnt even do it but after about 2 hours of phone calls i finally found a local tuning shop that will do the fenders, $75 each. pics soon guys, maybe even tomorrow.

greddycl-s01

actually they are mounted so i will take pics now for a before and after shot...give me a few minutes.

greddycl-s01

greddycl-s01

ok now i see it works i got a few more

gnuts

iTrader: (1)

ouch, i had my fenders rolled and shaved tabs for $50

greddycl-s01

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greddycl-s01

sorry for the crappy Droid Devour pics

greddycl-s01

damn sounds like such a good deal...but sadly around here, only one shop out of like 10 i called said they would do them so looks like i gotta pay the price

greddycl-s01

to all that have seen these pics...the hood will be painted in a few weeks.

renedcruz

iTrader: (8)

Finally man!

It looks good!

shoemaker.125

Lookin good. I am glad it worked out in the end after all that hassle.

greddycl-s01

thanks guys...HD pics soon

greddycl-s01

btw fenders got rolled today and i will post pics tomorrow

monkeybutt

Wheels look nice. So how is the rubbing now?

greddycl-s01

well the rubbing is definitely still there...cant make sharp turns and bumps are a pain, im most likely gonna run more camber

monkeybutt

That sucks. I hate rubbing and personally have had bad luck in this area in the past so I tend to be real conservative. It surprises me how some folks can run so aggressive on the CL? Saying that, your picks look quite doable and you are not running that low. Assuming your fenders have been rolled flat could it be that you are hitting the bumper tabs. Maybe grinding your tabs down w/ a dremel will reduce most of your rubbing.

Lots of negative camber may give you more clearance, but you will eat your tires. Toe is the major cause of wear, but even w/ this in spec, too much negative camber will eat your tires if you drive any considerable distances. "Stance" to me loses its appeal on a daily driver if it significantly affects practicality. Goodluck.