Is it possible to widen my stock rear wheels?

Mr. Pepsi · 03-09-2003, 06:28 PM

I'd like to run 345/35YR18's on widened stock wheels, but I'd heard that you can't widen the stock wheels for some reason (forgot why). So my question is this: Is it possible to widen the stock rear wheels? :confused: Thanks! :cheers:

joalyons · 03-13-2003, 09:35 PM

I dont know of a way to widen non-steel wheels. I know that Stockton Wheel does steel ones but I think thats it.

rocco16 · 03-15-2003, 08:22 PM

Of course, it's possible. But the cost to machine, weld, machine again, solution age, and x-ray the welds would far exceed the purchase price of a nice set of aftermarket (3-piece?) units.
Unless you absolutely HAVE to have the stock-look, why bother.
Just my $.02.

Larry
code5coupe
:seeya

ZR1 MK · 03-20-2003, 02:51 PM

My 1995 ZR1 wheels cost $700. plus shipping to widen. If you need info on sources, let me know. One is in Michigan and one in New Jeresy.
Mike

Dozer42 · 03-28-2003, 05:02 PM

Yes, please post or email me the sources. I'm still looking into doing this. :)

Email addy is Z06@Dozer.Com

Now making 607.1RWHP and need to get some of that to the ground.

ZR1 MK · 03-28-2003, 05:55 PM

Any questions, let me know. What do you plan to do?

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Dozer42 · 03-28-2003, 08:36 PM

I just want to widen the rear stock Z06 wheels by about 1", put a 1/2 inch spacer in there, and run the 335/30/18 $157 OEM Viper tires out back to get some traction. With 600+RWHP it's just annihilating the rears now, every centimeter of rubber I can get back there will help.

I was thinking of minitubbing it and going with 345s, but I'd like to avoid that if possible.