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Old 10-05-2013, 04:13 PM
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Got an extra pair of zr1's I am debating having cut down to 4" wide.
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Team 3......much better processes they use to be stronger and safer.

http://www.team3wheels.com


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Any experience with them? Ballpark pricing to have a wheel narrowed?
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Weldcraft's reputation proceeds them. Lots of people that are extremely happy with their work.

When I have my wheels widened, it will be with Weldcraft.
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Originally Posted by LS6427
Team 3......much better processes they use to be stronger and safer.

http://www.team3wheels.com


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But the OP isn't looking for new wheels, just getting his current wheels narrowed....
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Originally Posted by ls2 bait
Any experience with them? Ballpark pricing to have a wheel narrowed?
No.

I spoke with Fixrim.com and they said to contact Team3 about the widening or re drilling of my bolt pattern that I need done. After speaking with the owner there, and hearing him laugh at me bringing up Weldcraft.....and then explaining the difference in the two processes they use.....I see why Team3 is way better and safer.

Also, ask Weldcraft for side load testing data on any of their widened rims.....they won't have any. Why......because their rims after widening...FAILS all stress tests.

Call Team3 for pricing.......I only got pricing for widening. Widening costs $300.00 per rim....if the rim can even accept their process. Which isn't a stupid steel hoop welded in. That's hilarious.

I would bet they rebuild the rim to NARROW them like they do with their widening process. Which is what makes it strong and safe.

Call them: 510-895-8880
He's going to ask you what kind of rim it is and he's going to ask you for certain inner diameter measurements.........so you have to call for a price.

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Originally Posted by nascarnate326
Weldcraft's reputation proceeds them. Lots of people that are extremely happy with their work.

When I have my wheels widened, it will be with Weldcraft.
You'll just be riding on a weaker, less safe rim. Not all of them fail, just a handful. But NONE of them pass the side loading stress tests after a Weldcraft widening job.

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I'll be using weldcraft
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Originally Posted by LS6427
You'll just be riding on a weaker, less safe rim. Not all of them fail, just a handful. But NONE of them pass the side loading stress tests after a Weldcraft widening job.

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ive had wheels widened by weldcraft several times and have yet to have any issues with them. my very first time was back in 2003 and they are still on the road today.
seems like you have a hard on for Weldcraft for some reason.
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I have weldcraft narrowed factory 16" factory snowflakes on mine for 3 years no problems.



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