Extending a rim ?

mike5p01 · 07-20-2003, 08:23 PM

This may be silly... like a leafblower for a cheap supercharger.. but its an idea I was thinking about today: I was wondering if its possible to take a stock 7.5 inch rim and have it 'extended' to make it say ... 9.5 or 10 in. wide? I ask because I like the idea of keeping my stock ponies on the car but I would like a wider rim in the rear. Would something like this destroy the integrity of the rim ... ? Any opinions would be wonderful Thanx

-Mike5p0

Coupe Devil · 07-20-2003, 08:37 PM

Yes it is possible but I dont know who to tell you to talk to to get it done. I have a bud that has a set of ponies that 2 were widened to 10 inches. He bought them used from a guy that sent them off to have them widened. But to answer your ? YES IT IS POSSIBLE.

Bradley

BilLster · 07-20-2003, 11:40 PM

yes also I've seen 10 holes cut a re welded to 3.5 for front skinnies i think it cost more than getting new rims though

mike5p01 · 07-22-2003, 04:02 PM

Awesome... thanks guys now I just have to ask around for some pricing. thanks again

07-20-2003, 08:23 PM	#1
mike5p01 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 25	Extending a rim ? This may be silly... like a leafblower for a cheap supercharger.. but its an idea I was thinking about today: I was wondering if its possible to take a stock 7.5 inch rim and have it 'extended' to make it say ... 9.5 or 10 in. wide? I ask because I like the idea of keeping my stock ponies on the car but I would like a wider rim in the rear. Would something like this destroy the integrity of the rim ... ? Any opinions would be wonderful Thanx -Mike5p0

07-20-2003, 08:37 PM	#2
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Yes it is possible but I dont know who to tell you to talk to to get it done. I have a bud that has a set of ponies that 2 were widened to 10 inches. He bought them used from a guy that sent them off to have them widened. But to answer your ? YES IT IS POSSIBLE. Bradley __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

07-20-2003, 11:40 PM	#3
BilLster Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ontario canada Posts: 446	yes also I've seen 10 holes cut a re welded to 3.5 for front skinnies i think it cost more than getting new rims though __________________ 89 with 331 t3'/t4 hybrids. upr Suspention worked out finnaly . 9.89 144 mph .

07-22-2003, 04:02 PM	#4
mike5p01 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 25	Awesome... thanks guys now I just have to ask around for some pricing. thanks again