tehc300

Anyone with aftermarket wheels and have lowered their w204 have to roll their fenders?

I just slapped on some 19" Mandrus wheels and have about a 3 finger gap. So to fill the gap I just bought H&R coilovers but was worried that I may have to roll my fenders.

Wheel specs:

Front: 19"x8.5 43mm offset

Rear: 19"x9.5 53mm Offset

Right now it sits pretty flush with the fenders but it looks like if i lower it a bit it may rub the fender. The H&R coilovers say 1.2" rear drop and 1.5" front drop for their lowest setting.

Any help is appreciated

tehc300

Anyone roll their fenders when they lowered the car?

Derspeed

Take a ruler and place it vertically on the outermost edge of your tire. If the ruler slides inside the fender well and remains verticle, you should be okay. If it hits the fender lip or goes outside, then you may rub when the springs compress to that point. When the springs do compress, however; the top of the tire will tilt in a bit. It's hard to explain without seeing it, but when your car hits a bump, the wheel doesn't go straight up and down. It makes more of a curve following this type of path ( and not l. I know people who have rolled their fenders with great results. Google fender roller and you'll find the tool. Or, your body shop can do it. Be careful not to crack the paint.

tehc300

Thanks for the input I'll go try the ruler thing today and see how much clearance i got.