79 cutty Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I've heard if people going wider with 3 piece wheels and just getting a wider dish, but this seems very danderous if you aren't having some sort of expensive professional welder do it. Most pro welders aren't remotely cheap so by that time it seems easier/cheaper just to go buy wider rims in the first place and sell the others! Firm believer in letting my cars do my talking! You can't rush quality, it doesn't happen overnight. Quality takes time and dedication, but the end results more than pay for it. "Black Pearl" Build Thread http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/67183-1985-buick-regal-limited-build-log/page-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullz Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 If you are unable to get a style of rim you like and the only one available is narrower, and you can widen it then that would be an option to use. 01 Ford focus ZX3 Pioneer AVH-X491BHS PPI PC 4800.2 Morel Maximo 6.5" x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted January 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 If you are unable to get a style of rim you like and the only one available is narrower, and you can widen it then that would be an option to use. Exactly why im looking at this. I like the wheel style I have and want to keep them, but they aren't made in the width I need. SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novak Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 ive repaired aluminum rims before that cracked but ive never had my hand at widening rims.... id say do some indepth research on the company that does it and look in to there success and horror stories 98 honda civic hx build in process have need sundown x-12 d4 more sound deadening sundown saz1500d v2 alternator (mechman) sky high 1/0 w/ big 3 false walls and fiberglassing amp rack (half done) and box processor kicker zx 200.4 (mids/highs) infinity reference components trunk lid rear deck and rear quarter panels deadened kinetic hc1400 under the hood (picking up 2 more late Jan early feb) check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wF0CV2NaX4 November 9th, 2013 metered 140.3 at Midwest audio &detailing sealed on dash w/ termlab (w/ old alpine amp, new amp yet to be metered) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trayten Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Seems legit if it's welded nicely. I don't think I'd be afraid to do this. Vehicle: 1988 Cadillac Brougham Pioneer DEH-X9500BHS Head Unit Custom box built by me (designed by forum member g2shuck) (1) DC XL 15 (2) SQ q1-1200d (2) Crescendo PWX-6's. (more to come someday.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popwarhomie Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Quite a few people on the Lightning forums have had weldcraft widen the stock rears 2" with no problems. 2010 Focus coupe- 8 12" wall. 157.5@46hz 2016 Focus ST - SQ build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Looks like quite a few success stories with them here. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-tech/2373217-wheel-widening.html http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/topic/50153-weldcraft-wheel-widening/ I guess they are not too happy to do Shelby Super Snake Alcoa forged rims as it is expensinve: http://www.fordgt500.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-26521.html Happy stories here too with stock saleen wheels though: http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/pics-videos-buffet-149/826982-weldcraft-wheels-narrowed-saleens.html If I was closer I would go into the shop myself and check it out for you, but that's like a 2.5 hour drive one way. UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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