MNL ICE

I hated these... but need it badly cause the Ventus V12 275/30/19s are rubbing. Been using this size and no problem with other brands, I think the ventus are kinda square on the sidewall, Im scared that it might ruin my vinyl wrap so went ahead and bought these on ebay for $75 a pair. I wrapped it, and so far its holding on, at least its easier to wrap this than the whole rear fender. Its growing on me now.....Im kinda liking it! Lol

Kriston

2 questions.

How exactly are stuck on fender guards supposed to prevent you from rubbing?

The blue contraption on your doors are interesting. is it a home made door ding guard?

MNL ICE

Its still rubbing, lol... but at least not the fender part with the wrap.

Thats the noodle float and yes its a home made door ding device.....$1.99 at walmart...lol.

I used to put magnets inside, took it out cause I got paranoid, it might raise the wrap.

tpliquid

anyone know where to get the 507 ones?

MTV10

^^ Yes, I want those Euro '507' ones as you put it.
Where can us guys in Canada find those??

AMG3.2

Wait, why do 507 liners have a lip like that as opposed to non 507 which don't?

MTV10

I don't think they are 507 specific.
I think they are installed on all Euro-spec C63's

marioflex

I think the solution for your rubbing problem is to do the fender rolling.

AMG3.2

I'm not totally positive on this since I have HMS fenders, but I think I remember the rear fenders having no more than like 5mm of lip.

If that's the case, there's not much to roll and you run the risk of accidentally pulling the fender which opens up a huge can of worms...

BLKROKT

Either rolling or pulling the fenders is no big deal whatsoever if done correctly. My 285's run wider (more like a 295), and even they fit fine with just a roll.

AMG3.2

Well theirs your answer OP. I've always been very cautious when rolling. When done correctly, like most things, they'll be no issues.

However, I've come to realize the risk of cracking paint just isn't worth it to me no matter who's doing the job, myself included.

To each is own, though. Good luck!

BLKROKT

I'll admit that I've got a bit of cracked paint right along the edge underneath, but it was touched up and is not noticeable. I think if I had given the guy more time to do it, that it would've turned out fine. Many others have done it without cracking.

604 C63

So....maybe Im being obtuse here....but I dont see how those possibly help with rubbing.
Or is it that they don't help with rubbing but help with your concerns re tire rubbing directly against the wrap?

BTW if you do have someone roll your fenders, do NOT get it done at the same shop that did the blue pin striping.

MNL ICE

Yeah...im just concerned the tire rubbing the wrap... once im done with the rear tires, ill go back to falkens with the same size.

GRP

Are you certain that you are rubbing on the guard edge? My minor rub on 275/30/19 MPSS was all internal on a joined lip edge and not the outer guard face.

MNL ICE

Thats a good question.... first of all, i hear its rubbing... and when I run my fingers in the fender, i see black stuff, only on the part where I put the arch lip... but how come I only rub when car is fast on a turn or curve, so to answer your question, im not 100% sure if its inside or outside......

BLKROKT

Because that's when one side or another is most loaded - fast turns. That's when things rub.

GRP

BLKROKT has explained why it only happens under load.

The question remains as as to where you are actually rubbing. Your tyre residue is at the location of the arch lip but that is also consistent with the guard and rear skirt internal join lips - that is where it would land when flung outwards. I did not clearly identify the rub point (rear left for my R hand drive car) until I removed the wheel and had a good look inside the wheel arch. I saw that the panel join lip had been rubbing so i hammered it flat and no more rubbing.

BLKROKT

^ that joint (rear quarter to rear bumper) is exactly where they all rub first. Every single time.

MTV10

Where can we find those Euro spec arches?

zcct04

AMGangster

That's where I rub and only on the passenger side.

My Super Sport sidewall is losing its sidewall writing daily.

MNL ICE

Ebay.. they have CF and Fiberglass, mine is fiberglass only.