In your case its ok since you are going to have over fender, if you don't cut the fender then your over fender is useless. Its not much of a challenge is just the work you have to through to get it done.

but the poster I qouted suggested cutting the fender instead of rolling the fender, IMO is not a good idea.

 

to properly roll a fender. They use a heat gun to soften the paint to prevent the paint from chipping.

 

I rolled mine myself and have no chipped paint

 

You can still roll it yourself and have great results if you have the right tools. I think the heat gun is probably the most necessary. I rolled my fenders on my wrx myself and it came out great. The first one had one little spot that the paint cracked on but it was on the inside and a little touchup paint will cover it right up. I think the biggest mistake people do the first time around is trying to rush the job. If you go slow and take your time you'll be very please.

considering this is the rpf1 thread and not the rolling fenders thread that'll be the last thing I say.
I do plan on getting the 17x9s all around with 255s though so hopefully in the near future I can contribute something else worthwhile.

 

I gave up after scrolling throught the first 10 pages...lolz

Does anyone have pics comparing 17x9 +35's and 17x9 +45's
(rear wheels)

 

17X9+45

 

I have the exact wheel/tire combo you have as well as Eibach Pro's. I rub a little in the back on dips and rough roads, but the front is just fine. I'll be rolling this spring (and dropping another inch or so) so I won't have to worry about anything. Hope that helps. Pic:

 

Here's a couple from this last weekend, I finally got around to adding my center caps. Hope you guys like.




I've been getting PM's all day about my specs. I'll just repost them so everyone can see. My setup is what seems to be the standard setup for RPF1's.

17x8 in Front +45
17x9 in Rear +45

215/45-17 Kumho SPT's for the Front
245/40-17 Kumho SPT's for the Rear
Both are OEM AP2 spec sizes

I bought them from the group buy that Gruppe-S had this last summer. Now these wheels can be purchased from the link below.

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=658223

Yes I relocated my rear tabs, no I didnt touch my front fenders. I'm dropped with 1 finger gap all around.

Hope this helps some people. Thanks for the positive comments.

 

very nice sir!

 

i think im going to powder coat mine Matte Black with a yellow pinstripe.... i think that would set off the wheels and car combo really well.... what you think guys??