narrowed stock wheels?
11-30-2009, 04:55 PM
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narrowed stock wheels? hey guys im just throwing it out there but has anyone had there stock camaro or corvette wheels narrowed? was thinking of getting 2 camaro wheels and having them narrowed to like 4 inch wide.
11-30-2009, 05:37 PM
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No idea what it costs, but I know it can be done. Others may have other ideas, but here is one place:
http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/index-2.html
Hope this helps somewhat.
http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/index-2.html
Hope this helps somewhat.
12-02-2009, 06:50 AM
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passenger side with a 1/2" spacer and hanging on the shocks.
12-02-2009, 11:26 AM
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I had Weldcraft narrow an extra pair of chrome SS
10-spokes. They could only get down to about 6"
due to the form of the casting, they would have
had to add a concentric hoop of intermediate diameter
to go thinner, and didn't think it was a good idea. I
took their advice.
The job ran me something like $250 including ship-back.
I forget the ship-to expense.
Finding a tire in that width, to match my ET Streets'
height, was difficult, I only found one match at the
tire store, and it was a heavy off-brand. I was hoping
for a non steel belted light weight option, no dice.
Maybe some other options if you want to go -5% OD.
At -10% OD you'll hassle the ABS.
Both sets of rims were stolen from my storage unit
and I never got to run them at the track.
10-spokes. They could only get down to about 6"
due to the form of the casting, they would have
had to add a concentric hoop of intermediate diameter
to go thinner, and didn't think it was a good idea. I
took their advice.
The job ran me something like $250 including ship-back.
I forget the ship-to expense.
Finding a tire in that width, to match my ET Streets'
height, was difficult, I only found one match at the
tire store, and it was a heavy off-brand. I was hoping
for a non steel belted light weight option, no dice.
Maybe some other options if you want to go -5% OD.
At -10% OD you'll hassle the ABS.
Both sets of rims were stolen from my storage unit
and I never got to run them at the track.
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12-04-2009, 06:09 AM
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True! you would be $ ahead to get a set of after market wheels, I ended up with close to $500.00 in just one pair by the time I payed for shipping , getting a good box etc. But in my case I like the stock look of the car, + the stock 10 spokes help hide the Wilwood billet 6 piston system, most people just glance, see the stock wheels and don't look any farther. I am into the sleeper thing
12-09-2009, 06:07 AM
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A lot of members have the 11" on the back you will need to grind the bump stop for more clearance and work on the inter wheel well with a BFH + roll the fender lip. will end up with about 3/4" spacer to make it work so if you are lowered it's going to be tight. I can just get a finger in between the tire and fender lip and thats with rolled lips with a 1/2" spacer with the rear setting on the bump stops and the track bar centered.
12-10-2009, 07:43 AM
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Yes, The Nitto's fits pretty good with out a lot of work, I run the 315's for a bout two years. But as i added more power the traction got less and less. So i stepped up to a 335 Hoosier DR, There about 14" wide, And that is all that i can fit with out mini tubes. On the 17" narrowed front rims, I like the stock look and stance plus the tires that i run are Hoosier radials, Witch is very hard to find a 17" skinny radial to match the rear. I could have bought a set of 15" rims for a bout the same price as having my rims worked but the stock look is what i was wanting. The 17" tires hook very well at the track, as you can see in my sig. Every body have there favorite setup, Thats why they sell thousands of rims & tires designs to please every one. And if some one likes or dislike your setup , at least some one is looking at it. Im happy if someone hates my rims or like them at least it got there attention
12-10-2009, 11:26 PM
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Yes, The Nitto's fits pretty good with out a lot of work, I run the 315's for a bout two years. But as i added more power the traction got less and less. So i stepped up to a 335 Hoosier DR, There about 14" wide, And that is all that i can fit with out mini tubes. On the 17" narrowed front rims, I like the stock look and stance plus the tires that i run are Hoosier radials, Witch is very hard to find a 17" skinny radial to match the rear. I could have bought a set of 15" rims for a bout the same price as having my rims worked but the stock look is what i was wanting. The 17" tires hook very well at the track, as you can see in my sig. Every body have there favorite setup, Thats why they sell thousands of rims & tires designs to please every one. And if some one likes or dislike your setup , at least some one is looking at it. Im happy if someone hates my rims or like them at least it got there attention
12-12-2009, 08:22 PM
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Im all for the sleeper look. I only have the wide rears on mine, but from the side you cant tell at all with the NT555 in 315/35-17
Side, nothing to see..
From the rear though..
