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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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how much does this cost to get done, i have 18X9 evo lightnings on mine and I want to widen the back to 18x11" also would they fit without having to mini tub it?
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also will 18x11's fit?
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whats the stock T/A's offset?
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i really couldnt tell you, i want to run a 315/30/18 on the back, would i have to run a spacer to do that?
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They can be widened but for the best fit the widening would have to occur on both the front and back of the wheel.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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how much does this cost to get done, i have 18X9 evo lightnings on mine and I want to widen the back to 18x11" also would they fit without having to mini tub it?
Most of the time, as with stock rims they are widened from the back.
Sso you would be adding 2" of backspacing to the rim or about 50mm of offset.
That won't fit without a spacer to even it back out in the wheel well.
I looked into getting my stock rims done it was about $250 per.
I think you can go to 10" no prob some b.f.h. and no spacer.
11" you'll need 5/8" or better spacer and new studs.
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where are you finding it for $75 ?????

5 feet of quality aluminum welding plus the insert, i dont see being able to get it done for anywhere near $75

most places i've heard are $200-250

Ryan
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