Decided its time to step up from the 15x7's (+20mm) I have on my ride, which by the way are SUPER beefy. I'm lookin at doing 16x9's (+15mm) with 205/50/16's. I figured I'm going to need spacers.. prob 10-15mm or so.. Anyone know if I can run this without having to roll my fenders? Greatly appreciate it!
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205/50/16 on a 9" rim? The rolling diameter is about spot on (if not exact - I forget) - but you'll be stretched like you're in a Ron Jeremy film. (most r3v kiddos will have to google that reference)Originally posted by Matt-B -
Okay, so you're saying rolling is not needed? or would you recommend with going with 16x8's (ET20mm) and the same tire size? (not sure if you can tell, but I know jack about tires...)Schwartz '84 325eComment
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205/50/16 is the closest to stock rolling diameter. Fender rolling depends on how low you are.
This is a 205/45 on 16x9, which seems to be the most popular size for 16s. 16x8 will be less stretched.
16x8 with 205/45 is a nice look. I believe the fenders are rolled here, offsets in the 10s:
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Yes! that picture is exactly the fitment I'm going for. but I'm not really up for rolling fenders because I don't know anyone that has a roller tool. Right now I'm at stock height, but I plan on going Coils. What would be a good size of tire to run on 16x9's? I feel like 205/40's are starting to be too stretched. I just want a little stretch, nothing crazy.. make sense?Schwartz '84 325eComment
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You won't need a tool for stock height. You won't need a "Special" tool for lowered height either. You can use other effective methods of rolling the fenders. CAUTION AHEAD:
Bat method:
Improvised bar with soft material around it:
Phone book method:
Some of these methods require acute attention to safety. The phone book method worked for me in a pinch on my E30. My fender was gouging out a valley on my side wall. Some people will disagree with these methods, and have merit in their reasons.Last edited by goskidmark; 09-04-2015, 02:19 AM.
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If you roll your fenders with any of skid marks suggestions they will turn out like shit. Just go rent a roller.Hank Ahrens
1984 Alpine Coupe
1978 911sc
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