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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 08:40 AM
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Can it be done, and who does it? If it can be done does it only add to the offset or can I add backspace also? I have the stock 16x8's on my car and would like to fit the new M/T 315/45/16's. Thanks
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Weldcraft wheels does it. 200 ish a wheel, more for chrome. It will all be added to the inside of the wheel so spacers may be needed to kick the wheel out some to accomodate all the added wheel on the inside. Hope this helps
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Why not just get a custom set of bogarts? Much cleaner and done right.
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Why not just get a custom set of bogarts? Much cleaner and done right.
I am a little obsessed with the sleeper look, so widening the stock wheels seems like a cool idea to me.
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if i had 2 17x9 ZR1's widened to 11's anyone know what size spacer i would need to make it fit on my car?
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why would you pay $200 per wheel to get a ZR1 widened to 11". just go to TomzWheels and BUY 2 17x11 ZR1 rims straight from the factory.
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because all he has is chrome and black.....not silver.
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Why not just get a custom set of bogarts? Much cleaner and done right.
cleaner? you cant see where they weld it together and only if you look inside the wheel
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My boss had a set of mustang pony wheels widened 2.5" by the guys superman is talking about, they really did a clean job. Really reatined the sleeper look!
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