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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 03:56 PM
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Default Wheel widening for NY...

Does anyone know of a shop around NYC/LI or NJ that does this (see link)?

http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/Wide.htm
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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isn't that kinda dangerous?
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by AbsolutSpeedZ
isn't that kinda dangerous?
Not any more then running multi-piece wheels.
My Racingharts need to be sandblasted and have the finish reapplied, I am thinking about widening them while were at it...
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:55 AM
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The weld looks pretty robust, so my only concern would be the micro structure of the aluminum when exposed to the extreme heat of welding. The temperature is applied for such short period however, I doubt there are any adverse effects.
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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Guess not, huh?
OK, lets try this, is there a shop that would work with me to get the exact measurements to request from the Weldcraft to apply?
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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As cool as it looks seems cheaper and safer to get new wheels.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by RedBullRR
As cool as it looks seems cheaper and safer to get new wheels.

What are the costs of widening each wheel? I can't imagine getting new wheels would be cheaper.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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If you've got multipiece wheels it would seem a better alternative to buy a new barrel. I don't know the correct term for it but I've seen a company selling them somewhere.
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