Who widens wheel?
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Best bet is to talk to the original manufacture. They can provide more info than we can.
If they are OEM - they can be 'expanded' - but beware of "who" does this. Make sure they have a track record.
If they are aftermarket - HRE, CCW, etc. - your probably better off with them doing the work
Just a note- John Page (21st Century MC 972 417 7177) recently had someone do a set for him - might want to give him a call.
If they are OEM - they can be 'expanded' - but beware of "who" does this. Make sure they have a track record.
If they are aftermarket - HRE, CCW, etc. - your probably better off with them doing the work
Just a note- John Page (21st Century MC 972 417 7177) recently had someone do a set for him - might want to give him a call.
Le Mans Master
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From: Lafayette Colorado
Weldcraft Wheels. I had a set of 18x10.5 thin spokes widened to 18x12. Turn out great with not balancing issues. They do awesome work. Cost $200 per wheel. AllThrottle&NoBottle also had a set done by them. PM if you want their contact info.
Keith
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Best bet is to talk to the original manufacture. They can provide more info than we can.
If they are OEM - they can be 'expanded' - but beware of "who" does this. Make sure they have a track record.
If they are aftermarket - HRE, CCW, etc. - your probably better off with them doing the work
Just a note- John Page (21st Century MC 972 417 7177) recently had someone do a set for him - might want to give him a call.
If they are OEM - they can be 'expanded' - but beware of "who" does this. Make sure they have a track record.
If they are aftermarket - HRE, CCW, etc. - your probably better off with them doing the work
Just a note- John Page (21st Century MC 972 417 7177) recently had someone do a set for him - might want to give him a call.
Le Mans Master
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James at Weldcraft is great to work with. Remember, they can narrow wheels too, for those that need front skinnys. I had them do a whole set for me (rears widened and fronts narrowed) about 4 years ago, and they're still perfect.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
did you have stock wheels widened and narroed?
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I used to run a set of chrome Y2Ks. 18x9.5 front and 18x10.5 rear. After I bought my HREs, I had the Y2Ks converted to my personal "drag pack". The rears are 18x12 now, with 345/30/18 BFG drag radials, and the fronts were taken down to 18x7 with 215/45/18 Bridgestone Potenzas.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
I used to run a set of chrome Y2Ks. 18x9.5 front and 18x10.5 rear. After I bought my HREs, I had the Y2Ks converted to my personal "drag pack". The rears are 18x12 now, with 345/30/18 BFG drag radials, and the fronts were taken down to 18x7 with 215/45/18 Bridgestone Potenzas.
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I just sent him an email with my info.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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I sent a pair of OEM chrome 18"x10.5" think spokes out to Weldcraft Wheels to get widened. I had them add 1.5" to make 18"x12" rims. The rims will fit within the stock fender, but I will need to do a mini tub on it. I am hoping I can do the tubbing in the next week or so.
Overall I am very happy with the results the weld beads are very good. Here are some pics of the rims:
The tires came in last night. I am hoping to get them mounted tonight or tomorrow.
This should help with the traction issue the 402/F1-R will create
Keith
Overall I am very happy with the results the weld beads are very good. Here are some pics of the rims:
The tires came in last night. I am hoping to get them mounted tonight or tomorrow.
This should help with the traction issue the 402/F1-R will create
Keith
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