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Old 04-29-2008, 11:51 AM   #1
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Wheel narrowing....

Just wonder if its possible to narrow a 17x9 aluminum rim(slp ss 10 spoke) down to fit skinnies(like 17x4.5).... and also if it's feasible.

I wanna keep a stock look.
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Old 04-29-2008, 11:59 AM   #2
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if stock wheels can be widened I don't see why not...I would PM 86t/a and ask the shop he went to
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Old 04-29-2008, 12:13 PM   #3
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www.weldcraftwheels.com for online, or a local place like USA Wheels in Fairfield or anyone else.

M/T even makes a skinnie radial for 17's now for the Supra/Vette crowd.
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Old 04-29-2008, 02:00 PM   #4
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alex, i checked out their site. just what i wanted.

seems their home page answered my question lol...





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Old 04-29-2008, 03:06 PM   #5
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mmmm sneaky sneaky! that why u want trailblazerss's rims???
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Old 04-29-2008, 05:54 PM   #6
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wheelworks on rt130 in burlington did my wheels, maybe give them a call and ask. I dont see why they couldnt
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Old 04-29-2008, 08:09 PM   #7
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alex, i checked out their site. just what i wanted.

seems their home page answered my question lol...





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Old 04-29-2008, 09:26 PM   #8
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Now that, is an awesome idea
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Old 05-01-2008, 12:44 PM   #9
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Hmmm, narrowed wheels, narrow tires, less rolling resistance, better gas mileage!
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Old 05-01-2008, 03:11 PM   #10
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wheelworks on rt130 in burlington did my wheels, maybe give them a call and ask. I dont see why they couldnt
Wheel Works does GREAT work!
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Old 05-01-2008, 06:11 PM   #11
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Old 05-02-2008, 04:31 PM   #12
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i like that sneeky style would like to do it to my zr1 wheels
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Old 05-05-2008, 01:26 PM   #13
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thats sick - if u get some quotes can u post them, im curious to see what something like that would run.
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Old 05-06-2008, 05:06 PM   #14
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i thought about doing this to a pair of 10-hole wheels i have laying around...but i could probably buy decent looking welds or something for just a tad more $$.

now, if i did it to my stock pony wheels...hmmmmm
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