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Old 01-29-2006, 05:58 PM
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Lightbulb Widening stock rims
If you guys ever wanted to widen your wheels.. this looks like another option. Didnt know this could be done. It would make me nervous though.

http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83359

" Had my rear rims widened to 10 & 3/8in.
It cost $150 per rim plus ~$20 shipping.

www.weldcraftwheels.com (they're in Michigan)"




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Old 01-29-2006, 06:02 PM
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thats pretty crazy
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Old 01-29-2006, 06:18 PM
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It looks like one pothole and that would split into 3 pieces.

BTW cTLgo that avatar is haha
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thats pretty interesting....
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volkswagon and audi guys building euro style cars with super wide wheels have been doing that for a long time.
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dats pretty insane
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if the welding is done properly its just as strong as the cast. guy on the roush forum just did this to his rear rims with a positive turn our also.
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Originally Posted by RickRoush03
if the welding is done properly its just as strong as the cast. guy on the roush forum just did this to his rear rims with a positive turn our also.
yep, it shouldn't break into 3 pieces (if done properly)
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