Front fender clearance for 18x9+26

[88crx]

I test fit these wheels several months back and I recall there being virtually no clearance in the front fenders. The tire & rim was resting on the u/s of the fender lip/liner. I have done zero modifications to the front fender, still using the full liner and all the clips. With the below picture in mind do I have any hope in getting OK clearance without adding more negative camber? Obviously I can’t smash bumps or go up curbs with the wheels turned but if I bend the fender tabs up and hammer flat the small front fender lip will this setup clear? See car with this kinda clearance in the front, how are you guys doing it?

Wheels are 18x9+26 215/40/18 and I’m running -2.6 camber up front.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/88crx/meister_06_zps355b625d.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/88crx/meister_06_zps355b625d.jpg

[Her-Name's-Ally]

no way

[team ERA 5]

I had a difficult time trying to fit my 17x8.5 +31 Advan Rg2's in the past without modifying my fenders. I ran a 215-45-17 and ran max negative camber and had no choice but to pull the fenders. the 9 inch wide rims +26 seem impossible even with folding the tabs. I couldn't turn with my +31. Your best bet is to pull your fenders and your running a lower profile so it may work.

https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/19255_1345933210925_6214812_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/19255_1345932290902_7116263_n.jpg

[88crx]

I have 17x8.5+30 215/40/17 right now and they clear with max camber -2.5. No rubbing at all.

Is that picture after you pulled your fender? And did you just fold the tabs and pull? Nothing really to roll, correct?

Thanks for the feedback guys.

[team ERA 5]

The picture above was after I pushed the fender tabs back. The fenders weren't pulled yet. Let me try to find a pic of after the pull for reference.

[team ERA 5]

Yes all I did was pull the tabs back and give it a mild pull. People can't tell unless I tell them/point it out.

[88crx]

For others reference here is 17x8.5+30 215/40/17 at -2.5 camber

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/88crx/16683eb6.jpg

Rears are 17x7.5+30 215/40/17 -3.0 (I think)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6206/6033797333_b93938f961_o.jpg

[team ERA 5]

https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/994053_10202395937996609_329476294_n.jpg

[team ERA 5]

Here's the best view I can find of my front fender after the pull. the rims are 8 inch wide +25 for reference.