widening wheels ?
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Racer
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From: SPRING CREEK NEVADA
widening wheels ?
I am looking at a set of repro, zr1 spider wheels, black. but I want 18x11 in the rear for the tires I need to hook up. so I called and they said they would sell me 4 18x8.5,s , I called weldcraft and they said it would not be a problem with widening them and not hurting the finish on the face, I think I can touch up the inner wheel so as it is not noticeable from the widening process. does any body see a problem with this. I know they may be alittle heavier but I like the look.
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I am looking at a set of repro, zr1 spider wheels, black. but I want 18x11 in the rear for the tires I need to hook up. so I called and they said they would sell me 4 18x8.5,s , I called weldcraft and they said it would not be a problem with widening them and not hurting the finish on the face, I think I can touch up the inner wheel so as it is not noticeable from the widening process. does any body see a problem with this. I know they may be alittle heavier but I like the look.
We at Vette-Air can widens your wheels as well. Our cost is $200 per wheel ANY size you want and it is guarantee for LIFE!
Turn is usually one to two days depending on the workload. We also offer powdercoat services as well...$529 for all four plus $60 shipping on all four.
Thanks,
Carlos
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Racer
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looks good, I may have to hold off alittle while after the diff and clutch purchase yesterday and now the ECS supercharger today. I was going to do the wheels and tires first but couldn,t pass up the deal on the supercharger. if I would just stay off this forum I would quit spending money.
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looks good, I may have to hold off alittle while after the diff and clutch purchase yesterday and now the ECS supercharger today. I was going to do the wheels and tires first but couldn,t pass up the deal on the supercharger. if I would just stay off this forum I would quit spending money.
That is why many are simply choosing to mod their stock wheels vs. buying new aftermarket expensive sets.
Thanks,
Carlos...the stimulator
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