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Wheel widening?
Monday, October 25, 2010 9:19 AM
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I need to widen my wheels a couple of inches. Does anyone know where I can get this done and about what it might cost?
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Re:Wheel widening?
Monday, October 25, 2010 10:09 AM
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As opposed to buying new wheels?
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Re:Wheel widening?
Monday, October 25, 2010 11:01 AM
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Re:Wheel widening?
Monday, October 25, 2010 11:01 AM
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The cost depends on what kind of wheel, how big and how you want to alter the backspacing of the wheel. It can cost as little as $100 per wheel but can top $300 each. Figure in the cost of getting the wheels shipped to the shop and back and it really can be cheaper just to buy new wheels and dump your existing wheels on craigslist.
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Re:Wheel widening?
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 11:13 AM
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I'm attached to the wheels I have. The are exactly what I'm looking for to complete the theme of my build. I need them widened to 10" from 7" while keeping the same backspacing. Being steel wheels I figured it can't be too expensive. I'll check out the link.
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Re:Wheel widening?
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 12:06 PM
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rooney77
I'm attached to the wheels I have. The are exactly what I'm looking for to complete the theme of my build. I need them widened to 10" from 7" while keeping the same backspacing. Being steel wheels I figured it can't be too expensive. I'll check out the link.
DOESNT SOUND LIKE IT IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT IF YOU ARE TRYING TO GET THEM WIDENED. SOUNDS LIKE A LOT OF TROUBLE WAITING TO HAPPEN.
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Re:Wheel widening?
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 2:00 PM
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Is this to accommodate wider tires? Will spacers help what you are trying to accomplish?
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rooney77
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Re:Wheel widening?
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 3:05 PM
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Yes it's to accomodate a wider tire. With a 7" rim its hard to find a 38" tire that is narrow enough, most are 13" wide. As for it being trouble, it's a very common thing in the hotrod community to widen wheels. Basically what is done is they take out the center and place it in a new rim that's the correct width. I've seen several DIY versions but I don't trust myself with this one.
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Re:Wheel widening?
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 3:49 PM
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Theme of my build! I love it! Just put it together and get out there already! I'll theme you in a minute! Rock buggy! There's your theme! LOL!
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Re:Wheel widening?
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 4:14 PM
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Armour
Theme of my build! I love it! Just put it together and get out there already! I'll theme you in a minute! Rock buggy! There's your theme! LOL!
Eh, I've always wanted to build one like I am and I don't wanna build it twice. You're more than welcome to come help if you'd like. 
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