rotiform wheels finally arrived
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From: houston tx
My Ride: 2008 550 sport with all the fixins, 07 yukon with all the fixins.
Actually, I spoke too soon. I am still touching on some dips but nowhere near like it was before. I don't need or want the car wheel wells tore up so I will
return the front wheels in for re-work.
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whoa whoa, dont give up yet. how bad is it? if you only need a bit more clearance, get under there with a heat gun and soften up that molding....then push/form it back a bit for extra clearance....i did that to my 545i in the rear. solve my rubbing issues 99.9%...
i think it would take much longer to re-do the wheels (esp given how long they took to come in) than figure out a DIY solution on the inner fender wall... #justsayin
i think it would take much longer to re-do the wheels (esp given how long they took to come in) than figure out a DIY solution on the inner fender wall... #justsayin
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I know man. I hate to send it back in because it did take a long time, but seems I have no choice now. But it is not the rear that is touching. It is the front. The way they made them is such that the front tires are not tucked in under the well which caused the problem. (Not blaming anyone)If it were under there and I lowered it, then I know rolling would solve the problem which is what everyone does. But it sticks out past the well and in turn is causing a problem touching metal. The place I took it to roll it did a good job but in order for it to behave properly, they have to adjust the wheel. I just hope it doesn't take long to do.
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hmm....M5 fenders would solve this problem easily 
lol
but seriously, how about getting some different tires and stretch them a bit? i feel your pain with the rubbing, trust me i was there. my front wheels stuck out from my fenders like 15mm so i had to get some tires that had a bit of a stretch to them....then i also go REALLY aggressive with the heat gun and adjusted the plastic molding up front and in the rear. too bad youre not in michigan, id tell you to just drop by my house and we'd get-r done!
lolbut seriously, how about getting some different tires and stretch them a bit? i feel your pain with the rubbing, trust me i was there. my front wheels stuck out from my fenders like 15mm so i had to get some tires that had a bit of a stretch to them....then i also go REALLY aggressive with the heat gun and adjusted the plastic molding up front and in the rear. too bad youre not in michigan, id tell you to just drop by my house and we'd get-r done!
I know man. I hate to send it back in because it did take a long time, but seems I have no choice now. But it is not the rear that is touching. It is the front. The way they made them is such that the front tires are not tucked in under the well which caused the problem. (Not blaming anyone)If it were under there and I lowered it, then I know rolling would solve the problem which is what everyone does. But it sticks out past the well and in turn is causing a problem touching metal. The place I took it to roll it did a good job but in order for it to behave properly, they have to adjust the wheel. I just hope it doesn't take long to do.
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I think it is the M5style (non-OEM) bumper without fog lights.
