Wheel arch help

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Wheel arch help

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Hey guys I need some advice to all u 18" rim blokes out they I just need to know did u do any modifications to the wheel arch or get the guards rolled I'm about to slap on a set of 18 " rims with a 37 offset and 8"wide running a 235/40/18 tyre
Plus one problem I'm having atm is in my front drivers side wheel arch towards the driver my seem has split and bent so is it possible to De-seem fto's or not
Please focus on the first question cheers guys
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With that offset & size, rolling gaurds will be the least of your issues. You'll scrub on the insides nicely.
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Did u do anything to your wheel arches bennoz
gotta get there one day :)
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Originally no. Wasn't till I put the Brembos on that I had too. I had to use 20mm spacers, which took my +38 offset wheels to a +18 offset, then I had to roll the guards.
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So if I do the same thing theoretically I should be right as I'm just about to hit up a brake conversion as well goin to try 3000gt everything lol
Thought on that no rush though don't want u to miss out on poppin them tinnies on your tropical island :-D
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I just happen to be poppin' tinnies on the beach as we speak :D
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I knew it wouldn't be far off hahaha
gotta get there one day :)
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