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KeithStang7
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I have been told that the Wheel Emporium is great at fixing dented wheels. Do they widen them too? How wide can I go in the back of a 94 w/o the quad shocks and mini tub. Thanks to people with info.
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Posts: 393 | From: Redding, Ca | Registered: Oct 2002
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STOCK GT
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i have a pair of saleens widened to 18/12 done by weldcraft wheels in michigan did an excellent job i have 345/30/18 on a mini tub fox body and it still clears by about 2'' on stock legnth axle (weldcraft wheels,contact james 734-420-2211)
Posts: 104 | From: BAY AREA | Registered: Dec 2004
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trickflow211
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What size were the saleens before? And how much did that cosst you?.
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post a pic!
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Posts: 3954 | From: Thebay | Registered: Jul 2002
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STOCK GT
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they were originally 18/9 then widened to 18/12 they also narrowed the fronts from 18/9 to 18/7 so they fix,widen,narrow. check out weldcraftwheels.com i'll post pix hopefully tonight or tomorrow.
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STOCK GT
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the widening cost me $550.00 plus shipping both ways.
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Saleenssc14
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i took my saleen wheels to stockton wheels
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Posts: 1157 | From: Union City | Registered: Jul 2007
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KeithStang7
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quote: Originally posted by STOCK GT: i have a pair of saleens widened to 18/12 done by weldcraft wheels in michigan did an excellent job i have 345/30/18 on a mini tub fox body and it still clears by about 2'' on stock legnth axle (weldcraft wheels,contact james 734-420-2211)
So if I have them widened to 12" I'll be safe as far as clearance? Funny....my rims are Saleens too. How much did Stockton Wheel charge? Thanks for the info everyone
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Posts: 393 | From: Redding, Ca | Registered: Oct 2002
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jawsgear
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Give BJ a call at Precision Wheel in Sacramento.
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Posts: 91 | From: Sacramento, California | Registered: Dec 2007
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68gtscode
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I am not an expert, but I believe you will only be able to fit an 11" wheel under your car w/o mini tubs. You need 7" backspace for this combo, so you're likely going to have to run a spacer (since the added width will be on the inside of the wheel). I am not certain, but you may have to remove the quad shocks too, but I don't think this is a problem if you have a good set of control arms.
I am not sure about other places, but Weldcraft over in Michigan has a good reputation for widening wheels. Good luck,
Matt
Posts: 293 | From: NM (505) | Registered: Oct 2008
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KeithStang7
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Thanks for all the leads and info. As soon as I get my coil overs for the rear. I'll be contacting JohnB for the install of the MM TA and PHB.
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Posts: 393 | From: Redding, Ca | Registered: Oct 2002
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