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EFI70Blazer · 05-23-2006, 01:12 AM

Just curious where i can get my Truck Rally Wheels widened or buy some that are already done for the 6 lug pattern. I put 35x12.5x15 tires on my 8 inch rims and they just look wrong. I need them to be 10" for them to spread out and look right. What have you guys done? Any idea what they might cost?

BobbyK · 05-23-2006, 07:12 AM

Did a quick search...here are a few I found.

http://www.stocktonwheel.com/wheel_widening.htm
Looks like these guys have what you want in stock.
http://www.stocktonwheel.com/light_truck_wheels.htm

http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/

http://www.internetalternatives.com/wshoppe/wwiden.htm

http://www.winnipegwheelworks.ca/services.html

vtblazer · 05-23-2006, 07:58 AM

If it looks wrong to you, then by all means get them widened but 12.5's are run on 8" wheels all the time.
Fact is, if you wheel with it, the tire will protect those rims better with an 8" than a 10" wide wheel.

Consider this also, with a 10" wheel and 12.5's you'll BARELY fit inside the wheel wells on a car trailer. (don't know if you trailer) but it's good info to ponder on.

Watch the tire pressure (not to high) so you don't wear the centers and you'll be all set running that combo. JMO.

detroit72k5 · 05-23-2006, 04:10 PM

I just put 35s on my 8" wheels last week and think they look great.

*Billla* · 05-23-2006, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by EFI70Blazer

Just curious where i can get my Truck Rally Wheels widened or buy some that are already done for the 6 lug pattern. I put 35x12.5x15 tires on my 8 inch rims and they just look wrong. I need them to be 10" for them to spread out and look right. What have you guys done? Any idea what they might cost?

I have 15x8 Ralley's on my '72 pickup. Wheel Vintiques (http://www.wheelvintiques.com/) makes just about anything you can think of - any size, any width and in any bolt pattern...and will custom-make wheels as required. The "stock" sizes are pretty cheap - think I paid $58 apiece for my 15x8s, another 28 for the trim rings and I had centers from my Corvette.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-23-2006, 04:42 PM

Mine are on 8' also, but 10's look wicked, member here w/ 10's
on a Orange / White blazer and they do look more filled out

EFI70Blazer · 05-23-2006, 05:18 PM

Thanks for the help guys. I just like my tires to look more filled out like they are suposed to be. A buddy of mine has 15x10 truck rally wheels on his 72 pickup. Same tire and wheel setup as mine, but his tires actually look 1 1/2 inches wider and more symentrical looking. He got his at a swap meet so i knew it could be done, but was not sure where. Looks like i will be adding that to the list of things to do.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-23-2006, 05:21 PM

Stockton widens them, and sells them in a 15 x 10 rally

05-23-2006, 01:12 AM	#1
EFI70Blazer Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 243	Rally Wheel Widening Just curious where i can get my Truck Rally Wheels widened or buy some that are already done for the 6 lug pattern. I put 35x12.5x15 tires on my 8 inch rims and they just look wrong. I need them to be 10" for them to spread out and look right. What have you guys done? Any idea what they might cost? __________________ Mike T. Oregon 70 GMC Jimmy 4x4 70 Camaro LS1 plans in the works 71 RS/SS Camaro numbers matching 86 Chevy Silverado SWB 4x4 (454 merlin heads, 3/4 running gear upgrade, Detroit lockers front and rear)

05-23-2006, 07:12 AM	#2
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: Rally Wheel Widening Did a quick search...here are a few I found. http://www.stocktonwheel.com/wheel_widening.htm Looks like these guys have what you want in stock. http://www.stocktonwheel.com/light_truck_wheels.htm http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/ http://www.internetalternatives.com/wshoppe/wwiden.htm http://www.winnipegwheelworks.ca/services.html __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 05-23-2006 at 07:20 AM.

05-23-2006, 07:58 AM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Rally Wheel Widening If it looks wrong to you, then by all means get them widened but 12.5's are run on 8" wheels all the time. Fact is, if you wheel with it, the tire will protect those rims better with an 8" than a 10" wide wheel. Consider this also, with a 10" wheel and 12.5's you'll BARELY fit inside the wheel wells on a car trailer. (don't know if you trailer) but it's good info to ponder on. Watch the tire pressure (not to high) so you don't wear the centers and you'll be all set running that combo. JMO.

05-23-2006, 04:10 PM	#4
detroit72k5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Pontiac, MI Posts: 31	Re: Rally Wheel Widening I just put 35s on my 8" wheels last week and think they look great. Attached Images

05-23-2006, 04:42 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Rally Wheel Widening Mine are on 8' also, but 10's look wicked, member here w/ 10's on a Orange / White blazer and they do look more filled out __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-23-2006, 05:18 PM	#7
EFI70Blazer Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 243	Re: Rally Wheel Widening Thanks for the help guys. I just like my tires to look more filled out like they are suposed to be. A buddy of mine has 15x10 truck rally wheels on his 72 pickup. Same tire and wheel setup as mine, but his tires actually look 1 1/2 inches wider and more symentrical looking. He got his at a swap meet so i knew it could be done, but was not sure where. Looks like i will be adding that to the list of things to do. __________________ Mike T. Oregon 70 GMC Jimmy 4x4 70 Camaro LS1 plans in the works 71 RS/SS Camaro numbers matching 86 Chevy Silverado SWB 4x4 (454 merlin heads, 3/4 running gear upgrade, Detroit lockers front and rear)

05-23-2006, 05:21 PM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Rally Wheel Widening Stockton widens them, and sells them in a 15 x 10 rally __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T



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