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jeffspower · 03-16-2007, 11:18 PM

Anyone widened steel rally wheels? I bought a set off a '98 3/4 ton (8 bolt) and would like to widen them to 10" for use with 33/12.50/16's on my '72. Of course, I don't want to spend a fortune but want them done "right" on a lathe I would presume. Do you suppose a metal shop could handle it, or do I need to find a true wheel doc?

BurnoutNova · 03-16-2007, 11:29 PM

i seriously doubt you'll be able to dind a place willing to do it.

jeffspower · 03-16-2007, 11:40 PM

These guys can do it, but I'm scared to ask the price.

http://www.stocktonwheel.com/wheel_widening.htm

67ChevyRedneck · 03-16-2007, 11:42 PM

I can't offer any help, but I laughed my ass off watching your avatar

**Hart_Rod** · 03-16-2007, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffspower

These guys can do it, but I'm scared to ask the price.

http://www.stocktonwheel.com/wheel_widening.htm

They gave me a quote of $180 a piece to do 15 X 15.

A few 72's · 03-17-2007, 01:35 AM

I found these at a local swap meet. I have not had them balanced, but the welds looked good and the price was right.

Rokcrln · 03-17-2007, 01:47 AM

Call up Stockton wheel in stockton california. I called and talked with Frank today about some new rims for my car trailer. I want a set(4) of 15x5 to match the stock truck rims I am going to run on "Low Buck" and he gave me a price of $420 for the set of 4. That is in raw steel and I will swing by to pick them up. I am going with the 59 Series - GM 'C' Rally

Here is the page you want. http://www.stocktonwheel.com/light_truck_wheels.htm

Kevin
LFD Inc.

68 50th · 03-17-2007, 07:26 AM

I had my 90's steel wheels widened to 8,5 and 9,5 at a shop over here in Sweden. IIRC it was in the $100-120 range a piece for the job.

**special-K** · 03-17-2007, 07:50 AM

Save the additional cost of shipping heavy wheels and find a local shop to alter them.It`s a common procedure.Dirt track cars have "built" wheel all the time.There are places all around my area that do it.I had custom made 10" wagon wheels made for my dad`s`62 Land Rover and it wasn`t that much $.

kelsfine69 · 03-17-2007, 11:03 AM

I had mine done... added 3 inches. Local machine shop did them and found a really good welder to finish them (relative). Only drawback is NHRA won allow them on the track.

03-16-2007, 11:18 PM	#1
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Widening rally wheels? Anyone widened steel rally wheels? I bought a set off a '98 3/4 ton (8 bolt) and would like to widen them to 10" for use with 33/12.50/16's on my '72. Of course, I don't want to spend a fortune but want them done "right" on a lathe I would presume. Do you suppose a metal shop could handle it, or do I need to find a true wheel doc? __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

03-16-2007, 11:29 PM	#2
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Widening rally wheels? i seriously doubt you'll be able to dind a place willing to do it.

03-16-2007, 11:40 PM	#3
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Widening rally wheels? These guys can do it, but I'm scared to ask the price. http://www.stocktonwheel.com/wheel_widening.htm __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

03-16-2007, 11:42 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Widening rally wheels? I can't offer any help, but I laughed my ass off watching your avatar __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-17-2007, 01:35 AM	#6
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 705	Re: Widening rally wheels? I found these at a local swap meet. I have not had them balanced, but the welds looked good and the price was right. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

03-17-2007, 01:47 AM	#7
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Widening rally wheels? Call up Stockton wheel in stockton california. I called and talked with Frank today about some new rims for my car trailer. I want a set(4) of 15x5 to match the stock truck rims I am going to run on "Low Buck" and he gave me a price of $420 for the set of 4. That is in raw steel and I will swing by to pick them up. I am going with the 59 Series - GM 'C' Rally Here is the page you want. http://www.stocktonwheel.com/light_truck_wheels.htm Kevin LFD Inc.

03-17-2007, 07:26 AM	#8
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Re: Widening rally wheels? I had my 90's steel wheels widened to 8,5 and 9,5 at a shop over here in Sweden. IIRC it was in the $100-120 range a piece for the job. 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

03-17-2007, 07:50 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Widening rally wheels? Save the additional cost of shipping heavy wheels and find a local shop to alter them.It`s a common procedure.Dirt track cars have "built" wheel all the time.There are places all around my area that do it.I had custom made 10" wagon wheels made for my dad`s`62 Land Rover and it wasn`t that much $. __________________ "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 ~

03-17-2007, 11:03 AM	#10
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Widening rally wheels? I had mine done... added 3 inches. Local machine shop did them and found a really good welder to finish them (relative). Only drawback is NHRA won allow them on the track. Attached Images __________________ 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...



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