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Dec 27, 2010 | 08:03 AM

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If you go through with it, a write up would be nice.. And, those DD 5 spokes are really nice!!

Dec 27, 2010 | 08:33 PM

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I currently have some wheels at Weldcraft being widened. Can't wait to get 'em back so I can work on getting them on the car.

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Dec 27, 2010 | 08:45 PM

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I can't wait to see your wheels mounted^^^

Dec 27, 2010 | 09:47 PM

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So for guys with stock widened wheels, are these fitting with no problems or are they needing clearance on the inner fender wells? I want to widen my 10 spokes to run a 315. Also, is the traction really that much better??? Is it worth it to go from a 275 to a 315?

I have a set of stock 00 WS.6 wheels that are 11" wide with Nitto 555s (street tire) in 315/35s, and traction is night and day over the 275s that were on there. And besides, 315s from behind look GREAT!! Heres a thread i started on mine:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-ti...pics-here.html

I run a 1" adapter, and had to BFH a little on the inner fender, but it depends on the tire. With the 555Rs, i didnt have to massage anything. The 555s are an inch wider.

Look stock from the side:

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Dec 28, 2010 | 07:58 AM

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i was wanting to do this ^ do you guys think that you can weld the adapter square to the wheel and have it work? Also did you have to run longer studs?

Dec 28, 2010 | 11:42 PM

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I can't wait to see your wheels mounted^^^

Ditto!

Dec 28, 2010 | 11:51 PM

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i was wanting to do this ^ do you guys think that you can weld the adapter square to the wheel and have it work? Also did you have to run longer studs?

I wouldnt even try to weld that adapter to the back of the wheel. You would need a LONG *** stud to make it through both the spacer and wheel. I was running the ARPs, but they werent completely neccesary. Fortunatly, on the back of the stock wheels, theres enough recess to clear the ARPs with a 1" adapter.

May 12, 2011 | 07:30 PM

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ok back on this subject haha just picked up a set of ruff racing 278s and i want to widen the rears to 10.5 or 11.. anyone know anyone in the new england area that does it?? called a few places but they said to dangerous...

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May 13, 2011 | 12:28 PM

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I'm right there with you on the 278s. I have them in 19x9.5 and I currently have 275/30/19s on them, but would love to be able to run a 305/30/19, but I don't feel comfortable going more than a 285 or 295 on a 9.5" wide rim.

May 13, 2011 | 01:03 PM

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YES!

As far as sleeper looks and not being obvious, you would really have to be paying attention to catch the 315's on my SS

May 15, 2011 | 01:17 PM

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so anyone know anyone in the new england area? i know wedcraft does them but i have to pay shipping to MI and back.. anyone know how much it cost for them to do 1" on 2 wheels?

Jul 30, 2011 | 10:34 PM

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these are the wheels!! i f*ckin love the way they look! just wish i knew what they would look like on a black ss...

What wheels are those

Jul 30, 2011 | 10:40 PM

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tork imagine

Jul 31, 2011 | 12:53 AM

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tork imagine

Thanks! I have a Pewter SS and looking into the possibility of new wheels..those would be awesome. I can't tell if his are the "hyperblack" or "gloss black"? The gloss black obviously looks more black, but on their website the hyper black looks more silver.

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