Widening stock steel rims? Help! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KAILUAZ · 01-04-2006, 02:25 AM

So these are the rims I have, 16x6.5 in 8 bolt. I cant find any other rims I really like in the 8 bolt pattern and am considering just having these widened, maybe just the rears for some bigger meats. I'm going the "rat rod" look so Ill just end up painting them with dull hard wear.
Any thoughts and how much does it normally cost, maybe going to a 10 wide size.
Thanks.

68 50th · 01-04-2006, 07:32 AM

I had mine 16x6,5's from a 90's truck widened to 8" for the front and to 9" for the rear wheels.
I had it done at a wheel shop here in Sweden and I think it was like $70-80 for each wheel, I don't have any idea what it would cost in US though.

**special-K** · 01-04-2006, 08:19 AM

That`s exactly what I`ve wanted to do for my`92 GMC K/3500.It`s all stock yet custom built(I had the factory do the work/factory ordered).Either Stockton Wheel or Pete Paulsen Wheels have wheels that appear to be the same design as these GMs.I know there are places around Baltimore that can do it,so I`m sure ifyou ask around you can locate a shop nearer to you.Are there any dirt track racers around your area?This may not be so cheap,it`s "true" custom.Flashier wheels can be had cheaper.But,stick to your guns.You know what you want,get it.

kelsfine69 · 01-04-2006, 03:08 PM

I had a set done in the 15x8 to 15x12 ralley style. A machine shop could do it for you. I could post pics if you want.

Sixteen Tons · 03-29-2014, 05:21 PM

Special K, I'm in Baltimore, could you please recommend some places in the vacinity that widen wheels. Thanks!

**special-K** · 03-29-2014, 07:37 PM

I would have to look into it. Never had any need but know of people having them done over the years in the area some where. Start with calling Ye Olde Wheel Shop in Elkridge and see if they do it or know who does (410) 796-8400

19673ontree · 03-29-2014, 08:17 PM

My rear wheels one my truck now are stock c10 6 lug wheels that have been widened to 9" man they look great ! They did a great job on them but I traded for them so I have no idea who did it ?

68RAT540 · 03-29-2014, 11:34 PM

Weldcraft out of Michigan took my Boss 338s to 14 inches. Fast turnaround too.

01-04-2006, 02:25 AM	#1
KAILUAZ King of Rust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 359	Widening stock steel rims? Help! So these are the rims I have, 16x6.5 in 8 bolt. I cant find any other rims I really like in the 8 bolt pattern and am considering just having these widened, maybe just the rears for some bigger meats. I'm going the "rat rod" look so Ill just end up painting them with dull hard wear. Any thoughts and how much does it normally cost, maybe going to a 10 wide size. Thanks. __________________ 1970 GMC 2500, 350, TH400, front disks, thats it! My Pics

01-04-2006, 07:32 AM	#2
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Re: Widening stock steel rims? Help! I had mine 16x6,5's from a 90's truck widened to 8" for the front and to 9" for the rear wheels. I had it done at a wheel shop here in Sweden and I think it was like $70-80 for each wheel, I don't have any idea what it would cost in US though. Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

01-04-2006, 08:19 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Widening stock steel rims? Help! That`s exactly what I`ve wanted to do for my`92 GMC K/3500.It`s all stock yet custom built(I had the factory do the work/factory ordered).Either Stockton Wheel or Pete Paulsen Wheels have wheels that appear to be the same design as these GMs.I know there are places around Baltimore that can do it,so I`m sure ifyou ask around you can locate a shop nearer to you.Are there any dirt track racers around your area?This may not be so cheap,it`s "true" custom.Flashier wheels can be had cheaper.But,stick to your guns.You know what you want,get it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-04-2006, 03:08 PM	#4
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Widening stock steel rims? Help! I had a set done in the 15x8 to 15x12 ralley style. A machine shop could do it for you. I could post pics if you want. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

03-29-2014, 05:21 PM	#5
Sixteen Tons Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: BALTIMORE Posts: 96	Re: Widening stock steel rims? Help! Special K, I'm in Baltimore, could you please recommend some places in the vacinity that widen wheels. Thanks! __________________ Wanda - 1969 C/10 LWB 250 I6 3OTT LWB>SWB

03-29-2014, 07:37 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Widening stock steel rims? Help! I would have to look into it. Never had any need but know of people having them done over the years in the area some where. Start with calling Ye Olde Wheel Shop in Elkridge and see if they do it or know who does (410) 796-8400 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-29-2014, 08:17 PM	#7
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Widening stock steel rims? Help! My rear wheels one my truck now are stock c10 6 lug wheels that have been widened to 9" man they look great ! They did a great job on them but I traded for them so I have no idea who did it ? __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

03-29-2014, 11:34 PM	#8
68RAT540 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: parkersburg wv Posts: 21	Re: Widening stock steel rims? Help! Weldcraft out of Michigan took my Boss 338s to 14 inches. Fast turnaround too.

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