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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:34 pm 
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Hey Guys!

Currently, my car is on King Ultra Lows. Anyway, every now and again, with the steering even slightly turned, if it goes over a bump, the tyres give the inside of the guards a hard time. Is there any way I can sorta do a self rolling? Would a rubber mallet and some gentle tapping do the trick or should I just get them rolled?

Any hints and tips would be great guys!

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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 2:17 pm 
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just get them rolled, theres too big a chance of kinking the guards or cracking paint if you DIY

 

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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 2:21 pm 
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just get them rolled, theres too big a chance of kinking the guards or cracking paint if you DIY


Yea, that was the biggest fear! Might have to try and hunt someone that can roll guards down!
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:15 pm 
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isnt it like 60 a side at a panel beaters? or wheel fitters ?

 

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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:07 pm 
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i did mine myself with just a hammer, its not that hard just push againts the guard when hitting with the hammer, make sure to use a warm cloth.

no creases in mine worked out fine,

 

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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:06 pm 
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yeah just talk to panel beaters or wheel joints... most of them have the equipment or can point you in the direction of someone who can
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Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:56 am 
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Could be cheaper to put superlows in?

Just an option.
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Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:21 pm 
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i used a jack handle ane rolled it around the outside of the wheel slowly folding the lip up un the guard, worked a treat. may even be worth pulling the guards out a little if you have wide wheels

 

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Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 9:34 pm 
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Super Lows! Nah!! I Love the look of a Low LOW car.

It has 18" x 8" rims wrapped in 235/40 rubber. The rims are CSA's so they have a real shallow offset.

All I was gonna do was wrap one of my Body Dollys in rubber and then just use a nylon hammer to push the inside of the guard in.
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Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 10:32 pm 
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wade - talk to clampy - he knows somewhere which does 'em. i need to get mine done too, i have massive chunks missing from my front tyres lol

 

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Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 10:55 pm 
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wade - talk to clampy - he knows somewhere which does 'em. i need to get mine done too, i have massive chunks missing from my front tyres lol


Ok, thanks Fraser. I think Kyron paid $110 or somthing to get his done! And yea, I have the whole tyre thing to! It sux!
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 4:12 pm 
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wade - talk to clampy - he knows somewhere which does 'em. i need to get mine done too, i have massive chunks missing from my front tyres lol


Have you checked the inside of your tyre as well?
The inside of mine was almost completely worn down to the wire, when I was having the same problem with mine being too low

 

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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:53 pm 
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Nah, The insides are fine. Its just the outside wall is sliced up a little bit
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:47 pm 
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wade - talk to clampy - he knows somewhere which does 'em. i need to get mine done too, i have massive chunks missing from my front tyres lol


Have you checked the inside of your tyre as well?
The inside of mine was almost completely worn down to the wire, when I was having the same problem with mine being too low


the guards wouldnt cause that, having a bad wheel alignment will

 

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Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 8:20 pm 
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this guy does them....charges $120 i think....ive tried heaps of wheel fitters & panel beaters in WA but couldnt find any one......give him a call.....
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