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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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How many of you have attempted this? how much did it cost you? Thanks.

i want 20x11.5 in the back
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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I looked into this as a possibility. I wanted to widen my rear stock bullets to 10 or 10.5.

$250 - $300 per wheel plus shipping and the wheels would be gone for two weeks. I decided I needed a new plan .

On a related note: I don't think 11.5s will fit into the wheel wells.
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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godt dayum.. 11.5 is widdde!

but hey, way to be unique.
i hope u find a solution
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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Justin from VMP Tuning widened the GT500 wheels to 11.5" in the rear. I believe he was using a 335 !! But he also said he had to do a few modifications to make it work. If you look at his website in the forums, you can find pictures etc. Unless you need the traction, why?
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 06:19 AM
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cost is about $200 for two inches on a 18" rim... a 20" could be more. (plus shipping)

Send an email to James@weldcraftwheels http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/

they have the best reputation for this work. I was going to have it done as well... but a new tire came out and solved my issue.

11.5 wide is going to require some modification. 11" seems to work.... seen a 315 on a 11" rim had maybe 1/2 clearance.


Old Dec 29, 2007 | 08:46 AM
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Oh okay. Thanks guys. I think it would be easier to get two 17x10.5 wheels.
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 09:23 AM
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yea go 10.5 wide. 11.5 is too big for our cars IMO
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 10:12 AM
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ive got 18x10 bullits in the back. 11.5 might look weird
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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I'm pretty sure he's going to be using this for a track set-up so who really cares if it looks wierd. It just needs to work.
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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Honestly i was thinking of ordering some HRE 20x12's



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