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Old 10-13-2008, 05:23 PM
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About how much would it cost to widen two 18x8.5 wheels to 18x9?
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Old 10-13-2008, 05:30 PM
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Do a little searching but i think its some where in the ballpark of $200 a wheel? Weld Craft wheels also does it.
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i would go wider than a 1/2" for $200 bucks.
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Why would you widen a wheel .5 inches? Make it worth it and go 2"
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I say drop the tire air pressure and your tires will look .5 inches wider
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