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Old 03-27-2014 | 12:40 PM
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Default Wheel Widening Locally?

Does anyone know of a spot locally to get a set of factory alloy wheels widened? in the NOVA/DC/MD area

There is a pretty well known spot in Michigan that does it, but I'd rather deal locally if possible.

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Old 03-27-2014 | 01:06 PM
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Default Re: Wheel Widening Locally?

I'll ask a couple of the wheel refinishers that I use if they know of anyone. I looked 4-5 years ago and couldn't find anyone local but that situation may have changed by now.
Old 03-27-2014 | 02:40 PM
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I'd appreciate that!
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Default Re: Wheel Widening Locally?

There was a guy in here showing off his wheel repair skills. If he could do what he posted I'm positive he can widen a wheel. I'm too lazy to hunt down the thread.
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https://www.vadriven.com/forums/auto...b-rash-481093/
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Default Re: Wheel Widening Locally?

The question I would pose is are you wanting to widening a 2 or 3 piece wheel or do you want them to widen a 1 piece? Are you willing to deal with the risk of a crack from a shitty weld if it is one piece?
Old 03-28-2014 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Yardjass
The question I would pose is are you wanting to widening a 2 or 3 piece wheel or do you want them to widen a 1 piece? Are you willing to deal with the risk of a crack from a shitty weld if it is one piece?


One piece wheel, so it would need to be cut, with a 1.5-2" section welded in (I haven't decided exactly how much I want to add yet). I have seen this done to tons of wheels, so i'm willing to pay someone who has experience and knows exactly what they're doing to complete the work correctly.
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leave that factory junk alone and get some real wheels made. stop being a jew bag.

ps...first post in 5 years

k thx....luv ya

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Default Re: Wheel Widening Locally?

What shop around here does custom lips for 2piece or 3 piece rims? Or can modify/resize existing lips (and get rid of rash)?
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