How to: modify wheel wells for larger tires/Negative offsets

[riored4v]

Couple people have mentioned the bend method so I gave it shot. Bent the tab straight, then up. Drilled with a stepbit and then tossed on some touch-up paint. So far seems like it resolved my rubbing.

 

[riored4v]

Turned out that just bending the tab wasn't enough to clear my setup to allow me to put the factory spats back on. Out came the heat gun again! Grabbed a pic of the molded one compared to OEM to give an example and hopefully help others.

My setup is:
2025 Rebel
3.5" lift
18x9, -12mm wheels
305/70 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss