wheel widening
07-09-2009, 10:03 PM
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Burning Brakes
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wheel widening
Has anyone here ever had aluminum wheels widened? What was your experience with this? How much did it cost and who did the work? Are widened wheels sufficently strong?
07-09-2009, 10:08 PM
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Why would you do that?
07-09-2009, 10:16 PM
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07-09-2009, 10:26 PM
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I had aset of 10" s made into 12"s by Weldcraft wheels in Plymouth MI and they are great. Better balance now than before and I think the cost was around $100.00 per wheel. I would highly recommend them to you and this is from an ex Toronto guy.. cheers eh
07-09-2009, 10:27 PM
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St. Jude Donor '15
07-09-2009, 10:30 PM
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Burning Brakes
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They aint chargin that any more. What did you get widened?
07-11-2009, 12:44 PM
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Burning Brakes
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James @ Weldcraft is quoting $240/wheel these days. That's a fairly nice chunk of change. If the vision you have for your car demands a wheel style/size that doesnt exist, it miiiiiight be worth it. But for that kind of scratch, it better be perfect. Has anyone had any negative experiences with wheel widening/welding? balancing/run out issues?
07-12-2009, 12:39 PM
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07-12-2009, 01:09 PM
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Burning Brakes
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I like cars that have a clean un-molested OEM look, but actually have been quite seriously molested.
07-12-2009, 03:01 PM
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Drifting
Sorry, meant to write $225. I guess James has increased his pricing to $240 now.
Add the cost of wheels and CCW's may be the answer.
If you just want 18 x12's for the rear and use 10.5"s for the front then Weldcraft may be the answer if you use ZO6 Speedlines or Alcoa's.
I have had mine (18 x 12 Speedlines) for over a year and no issues.
Add the cost of wheels and CCW's may be the answer.
If you just want 18 x12's for the rear and use 10.5"s for the front then Weldcraft may be the answer if you use ZO6 Speedlines or Alcoa's.
I have had mine (18 x 12 Speedlines) for over a year and no issues.
07-13-2009, 04:28 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Sorry, meant to write $225. I guess James has increased his pricing to $240 now.
Add the cost of wheels and CCW's may be the answer.
If you just want 18 x12's for the rear and use 10.5"s for the front then Weldcraft may be the answer if you use ZO6 Speedlines or Alcoa's.
I have had mine (18 x 12 Speedlines) for over a year and no issues.
Add the cost of wheels and CCW's may be the answer.
If you just want 18 x12's for the rear and use 10.5"s for the front then Weldcraft may be the answer if you use ZO6 Speedlines or Alcoa's.
I have had mine (18 x 12 Speedlines) for over a year and no issues.
07-13-2009, 04:33 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Off topic.
Hey Miami...what kind of front fascia are you using. Looks very nice. I'm not really into those kind of mods, but yours is really sweet.
Hey Miami...what kind of front fascia are you using. Looks very nice. I'm not really into those kind of mods, but yours is really sweet.
07-13-2009, 04:37 PM
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Melting Slicks
Very faintly but you can. I have seen some cars in person actually at the track friday he had some 18x13 rear z06s i could see the weld and they were covered in brake dust.
07-13-2009, 10:21 PM
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Sorry folks I was out of the country the last few days. I had Cragar "SS" rims made then widened to 12" and they have been great. Running MT DRs 345/35/18 and love the traction. It has been 4-5 years since I had them done so I guess the price has gone up. I really had no option as I wanted these rims and needed the wideth due to the blown 427 . Still would recommend Weldcraft. cheers
07-13-2009, 11:08 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Sorry folks I was out of the country the last few days. I had Cragar "SS" rims made then widened to 12" and they have been great. Running MT DRs 345/35/18 and love the traction. It has been 4-5 years since I had them done so I guess the price has gone up. I really had no option as I wanted these rims and needed the wideth due to the blown 427 . Still would recommend Weldcraft. cheers