Rim resizing?

[01MineralSnake]

Hello everyone, just a quick question. I have a pair of 2000 Cobra R rims for my car. The rims only come in 18" x 9.5". I would like to have them widened into 10.5" inches for the back. I have seen people split rims on t.v. before. I was wondering if anyone has had this done, if so where and about how much was it?

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[BA Mustang]

I believe it is $200+ a rim. Jazzer should be able to tell you.

[Jazzer The Cat]

I have sent 3 pair of rims to Weldcraft Wheels for widening and would NOT use anyone else!

You will VERY likely need to use spacers should you go 1" wider. Keep in mind, that the wheels will ONLY be widened in the back-space, so will lose the entire widths clearance to the underside. You want to be no more than 7" back-space to run on an SN95 ride. Even this is pushing it a bit and will likely require a bit of "massaging" with a 2.5 lb. sledge in back of your wells.

Measure the back-space of your current wheels and do the math. I think you will need a 3/4" spacer to fit your plans, so figure to get some longer/stronger lug-bolts to run them. I run a set of 1/2" spacers with this set-up and have no issues whatever. I also have a full 1" of thread depth in each of my lugs, so VERY secure. One can use the spacers that have their own set of bolts to avoid replacing lugs, but think this is a BAD IDEA and don't recommend it.

Jazzer

[01MineralSnake]

Thanks for the help guys!