Widening the stock rims: Quotes needed - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

se7en · 04-15-2010, 07:10 AM

I'm looking into widening my stock front Rims from 8" to 10.5". I want to leave the rear ones at 9" as they will be going on the front.

Ive never had this done, but i have an idea on how it works after reading some threads on here.

Vendors, please send me PM with some quotes. Please send quotes with shipping to and from 62856.

If anyone can point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated.

600hp-lpe · 04-15-2010, 08:29 AM

Andy at ADM has some already done on the shelf. He does an exchange program.
I believe he sells them with/without pirelli tires to match what you have....

monstertodd · 04-15-2010, 09:12 AM

PM Gary's custom's. AKA orange10s.c.

He does the same thing. Might be able to compare prices with ADM.

se7en · 04-15-2010, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 570hp-lpe

Andy at ADM has some already done on the shelf. He does an exchange program.
I believe he sells them with/without pirelli tires to match what you have....

Thanks 570!!

If you keep giving me all this advise on my Camaro i may have to start putting you on the advice payroll! I hope your prices are cheap! haha

BLWN SS · 04-16-2010, 10:39 AM

You can check with Weldcraft in Mo. i think or Vaughn Machining in southern Ca. They actually do the widening them selves. Just got my set back (rears) from Vaughn from being widened to 10 1/2" and put brand new 315 NT05R's on them (heat cycled) each wheel required less weight than the factory tire/wheel combo.

LibLoather · 05-04-2010, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLWN SS

You can check with Weldcraft in Mo. i think or Vaughn Machining in southern Ca. They actually do the widening them selves. Just got my set back (rears) from Vaughn from being widened to 10 1/2" and put brand new 315 NT05R's on them (heat cycled) each wheel required less weight than the factory tire/wheel combo.

BLWN SS, do you mind answering a few questions regarding Vaughn?

1) How long did it take them to complete your rims?
2) Did you have to install longer lug studs to accomodate the spacer?
3) Any problems with balance at higher speeds?

Thanks a bunch!

BLWN SS · 05-05-2010, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LibLoather

BLWN SS, do you mind answering a few questions regarding Vaughn?

1) How long did it take them to complete your rims?
2) Did you have to install longer lug studs to accomodate the spacer?
3) Any problems with balance at higher speeds?

Thanks a bunch!

No problem - It took about 2 weeks, he told me it would take 3. I used 1/4" spacers so did not need longer studs. The amount of weights required to balance the rims and new tires are about the same (or less) than are on my stock wheels & tires. I've ran up to about 120 mph in the quarter mile and they are very stable, no vibrations.

This is the first set I have had widened so I am no expert but I will say to me it looks like a very high quality job. The welds are picture perfect. I dont think anyone would be disappointed in their work. I have gotten a lot of positive comments at the track from people who have looked at them.

flht99b · 05-05-2010, 08:17 AM

"No problem - It took about 2 weeks, he told me it would take 3. I used 1/4" spacers so did not need longer studs. The amount of weights required to balance the rims and new tires are about the same (or less) than are on my stock wheels & tires. I've ran up to about 120 mph in the quarter mile and they are very stable, no vibrations. "

What 1/4" spacer did you use ???

danhr · 05-05-2010, 08:30 AM

weldcraft qouted me at 275/wheel. 3 week turnaround time. that's a LOT cheaper than the other places out there..

4SD FED · 05-05-2010, 09:04 AM

Weldcraft does good work, there about 30 min drive from me. I have not had them do any work for me but have seen there place

04-15-2010, 07:10 AM	#1
se7en Drives: 10 Procharged SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The creek at the end of the dead end road Posts: 1,857	Widening the stock rims: Quotes needed I'm looking into widening my stock front Rims from 8" to 10.5". I want to leave the rear ones at 9" as they will be going on the front. Ive never had this done, but i have an idea on how it works after reading some threads on here. Vendors, please send me PM with some quotes. Please send quotes with shipping to and from 62856. If anyone can point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated.

05-05-2010, 08:17 AM	#8
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,584 View My Garage	"No problem - It took about 2 weeks, he told me it would take 3. I used 1/4" spacers so did not need longer studs. The amount of weights required to balance the rims and new tires are about the same (or less) than are on my stock wheels & tires. I've ran up to about 120 mph in the quarter mile and they are very stable, no vibrations. " What 1/4" spacer did you use ??? __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter, SS brake lines ZLI calipers, rotors/pads BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle/diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers, HF cats, GMPP axle back, Elite Eng Catch Can, Black ZL1 20x10 & 2011 whls 285/35/20 & 305/35/20 General G-Max RS, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console, hand brake lever, Grant steering whl.

05-05-2010, 08:30 AM	#9
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,024	weldcraft qouted me at 275/wheel. 3 week turnaround time. that's a LOT cheaper than the other places out there.. __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

05-05-2010, 09:04 AM	#10
4SD FED Drives: 2010 rs/ss camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rochester Mich Posts: 340	Weldcraft does good work, there about 30 min drive from me. I have not had them do any work for me but have seen there place __________________

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04-15-2010, 08:29 AM	#2
600hp-lpe Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH Posts: 4,788	Andy at ADM has some already done on the shelf. He does an exchange program. I believe he sells them with/without pirelli tires to match what you have....

04-15-2010, 09:12 AM	#3
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04-16-2010, 10:39 AM	#5
BLWN SS Drives: Orange SS/RS W/ White Stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 252	You can check with Weldcraft in Mo. i think or Vaughn Machining in southern Ca. They actually do the widening them selves. Just got my set back (rears) from Vaughn from being widened to 10 1/2" and put brand new 315 NT05R's on them (heat cycled) each wheel required less weight than the factory tire/wheel combo.