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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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I'm the lucky owner of a CTS-V, the worlds hardest car to get aftermarket wheels for. I hear of people getting their wheels widened but part of me just cant stomach cutting a wheel in half then welding it and praying it stands up to abuse. Thoughts?
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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I had my silverado wheels widened 2.5" and ran 325 drag radials for 3 years, no problems.
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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Given its done right the weld will never break. the wheel will first
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 07:55 AM
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three words.. C C W

or letters, whatever..
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 02:07 PM
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Weld craft /thread
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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If its done right you wont have any issues. There is couple of people that get their wheels widened ad have 0 issues.
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by dws6
Given its done right the weld will never break. the wheel will first
I agree....
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 08:42 PM
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People have been getting their wheels widened for years and never have I ever once heard of anyone having problems.
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Get a professional to do it and you should have no problem. I am going to get a set widened, haven't yet. I work in ship repair and am fairly knowledgeable about welding (we do a little bit ). I am not worried about the welds failing. I would be more concerned about shoddy fit up. That is why I say hire a professional.
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