Widening Wheels thread - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

atutt · 06-15-2010, 06:54 AM

Content: Discussion of methods and shops for doing such. Pictures of re-barreled wheels or modified wheels to make them wider.

I often see a thread pop up with someone asking about widening or re-barreling their rims... It goes on for a bit. Then falls off only to be asked again shortly. With the approval of admin I'm making this unofficial rim widening thread, lol

As stated. This thread is mean't to provide a list compiled of companies who will widen or narrow (if that's your thing) your rims. Via either re-barrel or cut and weld.

Pics are only to be of rims that have been widened. Or pics of your rims that you wish to have widened.

CCW - Complete Custom Wheels does NOT provide lips for any type of rim other than CCW rims.

Kodiak - No longer offers their re-barreling service. At last time I e-mailed them anyway.

If anyone knows any company that has lips for a reverse mount 17'' rim with a 40 bolt hole pattern. Post it up! lol

GabeS14 · 06-18-2010, 07:01 PM

I like this thread, ill post pics from home later

scooby steve33 · 06-18-2010, 07:05 PM

here comes a completely useless post but there is a picture of a BWM z3 with the stock rear wheel widened and that was dope as hell and i feel like it had the info about him getting the wheels widened as i think they are 1 piece

Drifting-pedobear · 06-18-2010, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atutt

I often see a thread pop up with someone asking about widening or re-barreling their rims... It goes on for a bit. Then falls off only to be asked again shortly.

wonder what gave you this idea ...

scooby steve33 · 06-18-2010, 07:18 PM

google works wonders

car is pretty dope too
M Roadster swap S52 : BIMMER

GSXRJJordan · 06-18-2010, 07:55 PM

I worked for a high-end forged wheel company for a while, I'll try to keep up to date with this thread.

atutt · 06-18-2010, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GabeS14

I like this thread, ill post pics from home later

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drifting-pedobear

wonder what gave you this idea ...

Yeah.... There's been a number of other threads about the same thing though.
Thought it was time to make a dedicated thread to it.

wh0aitznic0 · 06-18-2010, 08:23 PM

Rebarelled Mugen M7.

atutt · 06-18-2010, 11:03 PM

Who did them? Cost? that's what this thread is for! lol

*Jonnie Fraz* · 06-18-2010, 11:15 PM

Check this out? Nice FD This guy did it himself.

widebodyseven · 06-18-2010, 11:20 PM

Good thread!

Been thinking about widening my oem wheels....

*!Zar!* · 06-19-2010, 01:01 PM

Lots of vw guys do this to steelies. There is a thread called, "Widened Steelies" or something. I'd search for it, if I could.

lflkajfj12123 · 06-19-2010, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

Lots of vw guys do this to steelies. There is a thread called, "Widened Steelies" or something. I'd search for it, if I could.

How do you keep posting but you're pink?

GabeS14 · 06-19-2010, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

I worked for a high-end forged wheel company for a while, I'll try to keep up to date with this thread.

Hey jordan what company was that? I am getting my rapiers repaired but since the wheel repair place cant copy the diamond shape lips i was thinking of just getting them widened a bit more!

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epicbmx · 06-19-2010, 03:11 PM

eric vaughn machine: aluminum wheel widening and narrowing also HW motors in Santa Ana. Eric can widen the front or backside. He can also take apart 2pc welded to set a new offset.

JDM Sil4ty · 06-19-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epicbmx

eric vaughn machine: aluminum wheel widening and narrowing also HW motors in Santa Ana. Eric can widen the front or backside. He can also take apart 2pc welded to set a new offset.

how much does his services cost? .. i want more lip ..

ayuaddict · 06-19-2010, 03:12 PM

ive always kinda liked the Z3 wheels, but these look pretty cool.

i see honda dudes from socal not only widening their M7s but making them larger in diameter using these spacer things to go between the face and barrel. Some pretty interesting stuff.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonnie Fraz

Check this out? Nice FD This guy did it himself.

THAT is some pretty cool shit, great read.

...but that guy is using Tein coilovers, not ground control springs and Koni yellows so lets go ahead and disregard all that.

And Gucci Mane, how are you posting while you are pinked?? LOL.

GSXRJJordan · 06-19-2010, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GabeS14

Hey jordan what company was that? I am getting my rapiers repaired but since the wheel repair place cant copy the diamond shape lips i was thinking of just getting them widened a bit more!

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Savini Forged Wheels, in Anaheim. SAVINI FORGED WHEELS

They don't do 3pc wheels in anything smaller than 19", although they do make 18" concave forged monoblocks. If anyone's interested I still do outside sales for them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayuaddict

...but that guy is using Tein coilovers, not ground control springs and Koni yellows so lets go ahead and disregard all that.

I use Tein Monoflex dampers with Swift springs in my FD, they're surprisingly good. Definitely better than any coilovers I've used or driven in S-chassis cars.

*!Zar!* · 06-19-2010, 03:45 PM

BURR

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/95312-widened-steelies.html

GabeS14 · 06-19-2010, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0apgun

How do you keep posting but you're pink?

When your pinked you can still post. Your post has to be reviewed by a mod first though before showing.

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*jspecusa* · 06-19-2010, 05:03 PM

my question is, it is safe?
honda guys just put the wheels on and go to shows or trailer queens.
they don't drive it on the street cuz the car will get stolen.
s-chasis guys drive more aggressive.
then again this is zilvia, more and more poser growning daily.

atutt · 06-19-2010, 06:07 PM

Yes it's safe... Take a loot at weldcraftwheels.com

A link to his testimonials
Weldcraft wheels Testimonials

A vid of of a customers car he did.
YouTube - Brenspeed Built 2008 Bullitt Saleen Supershaker Supercharger

epicbmx · 06-19-2010, 09:31 PM

Eric's fees are something like $200+ for most mods.

s14fbs · 06-19-2010, 10:25 PM

the wheels i have now were widened a inch in the rear i wanna take the 17-10 move them in the front and have the front 9 widened to a 11 and put them in the rear

atutt · 06-19-2010, 10:58 PM

Post pics of them!

Otto347 · 06-19-2010, 11:13 PM

Hey atutt, get your buddy to weld them up for you, just be careful cutting them apart!

s14fbs · 06-19-2010, 11:37 PM

TougeLove · 06-20-2010, 12:44 AM

The rear wheels were originally 18x9.5 and were widened an extra 2" by Tim Williams @ wheel works in Burlington NJ. Tim has been in business for over 20 years and is the best at what he does. he has widened wheels for tons of supras, Ferrari's, and drag cars. when the wheels/tires were mounted and balanced they balanced PERFECTLY. the guy at the tire shop was very impressed.

build link: Custom Flares/Paint Project-335's in the rear?!*UPDATED 9/21*Photoshoot on pg 21 & 22 - my.IS - Lexus IS Forum

95KA-Turbo · 06-20-2010, 10:08 AM

Just to nit-pick a little bit, I hate when it is called re-barreling and people get new lips. Technically it is all a barrel but I prefer to call the outside portion a lip and the inside portion a barrel.

I originally purchased my BBS RSs in 17X7 and 17X8 +45/+50. With a little math I discovered I could add a 3.5" lip and get 17X10 and 17X11 +7/+12.

I ordered my lips from a guy in Germany, he has an ebay business called Racing Team Hoffman. Just type in 'BBS RS lips' in ebay search and you'll find it.

These are the original pictures from when I redid my first set of RSs. I will take more pictures when I do my new ones.

You can see the stock 1/2 inch lip compared to the 3.5" one (the 3.5" one is sitting on the bolts so it is sticking out a little higher then it should).

Then I took all of the bolts off, heated the wheel sup in the oven, and kicked them apart in my yard. The lips look MUCH better with the old lips off.

All powder coated and put back together.

Before I could seal them up I had to scrape all of the old sealant off, I recommend using a 3M Roloc Bristle Disk on a right angle die grinder:

Once I got the wheels cleaned and bolted back together I sealed it up with some GE Aluminum and Metal Silicone sealant. In a bottle like this:

GabeS14 · 07-22-2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

Just to nit-pick a little bit, I hate when it is called re-barreling and people get new lips. Technically it is all a barrel but I prefer to call the outside portion a lip and the inside portion a barrel.
]

looks great dude..good job..
on your post, i somewhat agree,
re barreling-re-lipping.and just switching lips should be 3 different things.
re-lipping sounds more like cutting and welding in a new lip. and changing lips is what you did.
I called up Eric, (thanks to the guy who posted before with his info)
I had the front wheels repaired but the rear Weds Kranze rapiers, are causing me some serious drama, (LAX wheel repair) straightened one lip out and relipped the other so now one is shorter than the other..WTF?? and the one that was straightened out is all crinkly??wtf again..
so i gave them a cease and desist and i told him i was gonna take therear wheels away and just take them to ERic's shop and he said he has a new 6.5" lip he could just cut and wled in. I am hoping to have an effective 7-8 inch lip when he is done.

06-15-2010, 06:54 AM	#1
atutt Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Age: 35 Posts: 997 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Widening Wheels thread Content: Discussion of methods and shops for doing such. Pictures of re-barreled wheels or modified wheels to make them wider. I often see a thread pop up with someone asking about widening or re-barreling their rims... It goes on for a bit. Then falls off only to be asked again shortly. With the approval of admin I'm making this unofficial rim widening thread, lol As stated. This thread is mean't to provide a list compiled of companies who will widen or narrow (if that's your thing) your rims. Via either re-barrel or cut and weld. Pics are only to be of rims that have been widened. Or pics of your rims that you wish to have widened. CCW - Complete Custom Wheels does NOT provide lips for any type of rim other than CCW rims. Kodiak - No longer offers their re-barreling service. At last time I e-mailed them anyway. If anyone knows any company that has lips for a reverse mount 17'' rim with a 40 bolt hole pattern. Post it up! lol

06-18-2010, 07:01 PM	#2
GabeS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sin City Las Vegas Posts: 4,521 Trader Rating: (27) Rides Gallery: GabeS14 Feedback Score: 27 reviews	I like this thread, ill post pics from home later __________________ E92 M3 19" wheels for sale///JWT Cams and Springs +30whp for sale... cheap.

06-18-2010, 07:55 PM	#6
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: << 626 >> Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I worked for a high-end forged wheel company for a while, I'll try to keep up to date with this thread. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

06-18-2010, 11:15 PM	#10
Jonnie Fraz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Age: 53 Posts: 1,371 Trader Rating: (29) Rides Gallery: Jonnie Fraz Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Check this out? Nice FD This guy did it himself. __________________ Stealth-Custom-Fab.com

06-19-2010, 01:01 PM	#12
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Lots of vw guys do this to steelies. There is a thread called, "Widened Steelies" or something. I'd search for it, if I could. __________________

06-18-2010, 07:05 PM	#3
scooby steve33 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gloucester Posts: 228 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	here comes a completely useless post but there is a picture of a BWM z3 with the stock rear wheel widened and that was dope as hell and i feel like it had the info about him getting the wheels widened as i think they are 1 piece

06-18-2010, 07:18 PM	#5
scooby steve33 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gloucester Posts: 228 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	google works wonders car is pretty dope too M Roadster swap S52 : BIMMER

06-18-2010, 11:03 PM	#9
atutt Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Age: 35 Posts: 997 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Who did them? Cost? that's what this thread is for! lol

06-18-2010, 11:20 PM	#11
widebodyseven Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: long beach Age: 30 Posts: 730 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Good thread! Been thinking about widening my oem wheels....

06-19-2010, 03:11 PM	#15
epicbmx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: westminster Age: 46 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	eric vaughn machine: aluminum wheel widening and narrowing also HW motors in Santa Ana. Eric can widen the front or backside. He can also take apart 2pc welded to set a new offset.

06-19-2010, 03:45 PM	#19
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	BURR http://zilvia.net/f/chat/95312-widened-steelies.html __________________

06-19-2010, 05:03 PM	#21
jspecusa Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: socal Posts: 1,339 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	my question is, it is safe? honda guys just put the wheels on and go to shows or trailer queens. they don't drive it on the street cuz the car will get stolen. s-chasis guys drive more aggressive. then again this is zilvia, more and more poser growning daily. __________________ Nissan Japan: "road to happiness has many curves" Jdmlivin: "Jdm is dead, the yen is crazy"

06-19-2010, 06:07 PM	#22
atutt Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Age: 35 Posts: 997 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes it's safe... Take a loot at weldcraftwheels.com A link to his testimonials Weldcraft wheels Testimonials A vid of of a customers car he did. YouTube - Brenspeed Built 2008 Bullitt Saleen Supershaker Supercharger

06-19-2010, 09:31 PM	#23
epicbmx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: westminster Age: 46 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Eric's fees are something like $200+ for most mods.

06-19-2010, 10:25 PM	#24
s14fbs Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: candy mountain Age: 31 Posts: 1,543 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	the wheels i have now were widened a inch in the rear i wanna take the 17-10 move them in the front and have the front 9 widened to a 11 and put them in the rear __________________ http://strictlycoolstuff.tumblr.com/

06-19-2010, 10:58 PM	#25
atutt Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Age: 35 Posts: 997 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Post pics of them!

06-19-2010, 11:37 PM	#27
s14fbs Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: candy mountain Age: 31 Posts: 1,543 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	__________________ http://strictlycoolstuff.tumblr.com/

06-20-2010, 12:44 AM	#28
TougeLove Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: so cal Age: 37 Posts: 846 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	The rear wheels were originally 18x9.5 and were widened an extra 2" by Tim Williams @ wheel works in Burlington NJ. Tim has been in business for over 20 years and is the best at what he does. he has widened wheels for tons of supras, Ferrari's, and drag cars. when the wheels/tires were mounted and balanced they balanced PERFECTLY. the guy at the tire shop was very impressed. build link: Custom Flares/Paint Project-335's in the rear?!UPDATED 9/21Photoshoot on pg 21 & 22 - my.IS - Lexus IS Forum

06-20-2010, 10:08 AM	#29
95KA-Turbo Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LA Age: 36 Posts: 3,402 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Just to nit-pick a little bit, I hate when it is called re-barreling and people get new lips. Technically it is all a barrel but I prefer to call the outside portion a lip and the inside portion a barrel. I originally purchased my BBS RSs in 17X7 and 17X8 +45/+50. With a little math I discovered I could add a 3.5" lip and get 17X10 and 17X11 +7/+12. I ordered my lips from a guy in Germany, he has an ebay business called Racing Team Hoffman. Just type in 'BBS RS lips' in ebay search and you'll find it. These are the original pictures from when I redid my first set of RSs. I will take more pictures when I do my new ones. You can see the stock 1/2 inch lip compared to the 3.5" one (the 3.5" one is sitting on the bolts so it is sticking out a little higher then it should). Then I took all of the bolts off, heated the wheel sup in the oven, and kicked them apart in my yard. The lips look MUCH better with the old lips off. All powder coated and put back together. Before I could seal them up I had to scrape all of the old sealant off, I recommend using a 3M Roloc Bristle Disk on a right angle die grinder: Once I got the wheels cleaned and bolted back together I sealed it up with some GE Aluminum and Metal Silicone sealant. In a bottle like this: __________________ Instagram - SJKnoop

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