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Posted by KeithStang7 (Member # 1945) on :
 
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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Posted by STOCK GT (Member # 5139) on :
 
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)
 

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Posted by trickflow211 (Member # 8503) on :
 
What size were the saleens before? And how much did that cosst you?.
 

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Posted by 166 Merlot (Member # 1549) on :
 
post a pic!
 

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Posted by STOCK GT (Member # 5139) on :
 
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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Posted by STOCK GT (Member # 5139) on :
 
the widening cost me $550.00 plus shipping both ways.
 

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Posted by Saleenssc14 (Member # 7791) on :
 
i took my saleen wheels to stockton wheels
 

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Posted by KeithStang7 (Member # 1945) on :
 

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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)

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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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Posted by Jawsgear (Member # 8080) on :
 
Give BJ a call at Precision Wheel in Sacramento.

Jeff
 

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Posted by 68gtscode (Member # 8679) on :
 
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
 

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Posted by KeithStang7 (Member # 1945) on :
 
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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