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ZeroChalk
07-16-2012, 02:12 AM
Hey all,

Today I rubbed (more like skinned) my tires. Wondering how much damage I have done? Is there a need to be concerned?

I'm lowered on 18" + prokits and my trunk was loaded with a lot of heavy gear. I bottomed out a couple of times when I hit potholes/dips in the road because of the area I was driving in. Thought it was weights clanking against the trunk. :( sigh. what a crappy day!


http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/1086/wheelshot.jpg

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/743/rub1z.jpg

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/369/rub2.jpg

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/3043/rub3.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1116/rub4.jpg

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2320/rub5.jpg

Guess I should roll my fenders?
dentinger
07-16-2012, 02:37 AM
ive done more damage to my tires when i had my GTI. i wouldnt be too concerned.
silverstarmazda
07-16-2012, 02:56 AM
your fine, ive done way more damage and went auto-x twince with no problems.
bluemazda3
07-16-2012, 05:42 AM
definetly roll the fenders!.. this happene to me when I installed my 12mm spacers..
ZeroChalk
07-16-2012, 02:20 PM
thanks guys,

my only concern if I roll the fenders is i'll trap moisture / dirt and it'll have the potential to accelerate any rusting in that area.
Aitch
07-16-2012, 03:13 PM
The only slightly concerning damage is the one tread chunk that looks like it might be cut fairly deep. Probably not really an issue though.

Before you roll the fenders, shoot the inside with rubberized asphalt undercoating, let it dry, then roll. Keeps everything sealed up and you shouldn't have to worry about rust issues.
loki
07-16-2012, 03:23 PM
If you're looking to roll your fenders, talk to CelestSpeed3. He does a really good job.
silverstarmazda
07-16-2012, 04:43 PM
lol will adding spacers in the rear roll my fenders for me?? my front wheels literally rolled themselves cuz theyre a near perfect offset
bmxnwrx
07-17-2012, 12:52 PM
rent a fender roller. or do it the diy way with a bat or phone book.
peterm15
07-17-2012, 12:59 PM
If you're looking to roll your fenders, talk to CelestSpeed3. He does a really good job.

+1
He did mine and did a great job. Plus it's more expensive to rent a roller then to get him to do them.
Jackal
07-17-2012, 04:16 PM
If you're looking to roll your fenders, talk to CelestSpeed3. He does a really good job.

+1 He did mine. He's in the Vaughan area.
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?63280-Fender-Rolling/page3&highlight=Fender+roll
TheMAN
07-18-2012, 05:35 PM
getting some better shocks helps too ;)