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finishline 12-03-09 10:34 AM

3 Piece Wheels - Increasing Width by Getting a Wider Lip (Outer Barrel)
 
so i recently came up on some Work Equips thanks to Jaime and i was wondering if it's possible to increase the width/lower the offset by getting a custom lip made?

if so, where would i be able to do this?

i already went to Bolton's Classic Wheels but they told me they don't do that... :dunno:

so i was just wondering if there's any other local areas around here that would.

they're currently 16x7 and 16x8. i plan on increasing each wheel 1" since that's ~25mm.

should be good enough to make up for these wheels that are currently ~+40-37 offset...

here is a pic of the wheels.
http://grandmighty.com/hosted/finish...86-494x370.jpg

and for those who went to the cruise... you guys saw the rears. they're pretty tucked in...
http://grandmighty.com/hosted/finish...78-494x370.jpg

i've counted 36 rivets around the wheel that holds it all together....

finishline 12-03-09 10:45 AM

i've searched google and other forums and they mentioned this place in Canada before...

http://www.kodiakracingwheels.com/

but i believe that's only for their type of wheels.

however, getting that custom lip is definitely what i'm after.




also considering maybe shortening the front inner barrels a bit because width.

after throwing some 205/55s in the front, it rubbed against my spring. :(

at least with the 195/55, it works out fine.



NOTE: i plan on only widening the lip. increasing width in the inner barrel will also result in increasing the offset = more rubbing problems

TheAbsence 12-03-09 10:59 AM

Just put some 155s in the front and DEMON STRETCH

airquin23 12-03-09 11:09 AM

I know it would be expensive but check with Work I'm pretty sure they make custom barrels.

finishline 12-03-09 11:10 AM


Originally Posted by airquin23 (Post 9656557)
I know it would be expensive but check with Work I'm pretty sure they make custom barrels.

:icon_tup: for sure. can't go wrong with the company that made these. i guess that'll be my last resort.

iLikeEatPoo 12-03-09 11:33 AM

You make things so complicated lol. get wider wheels and call it a day. I bet it will be cheaper too and not so much of a hassle..

-=Lil Red=- 12-03-09 11:45 AM

you are going to have a hard time doing this. i have the same wheels they are the older style work equip with the lip being part of the face. the newer style work equips are all the wide ones you see. RBwheels was going to widen mine but they only have the newer style barrels/lips.

finishline 12-03-09 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by iLikeEatPoo (Post 9656604)
You make things so complicated lol. get wider wheels and call it a day. I bet it will be cheaper too and not so much of a hassle..

i hope not to end up resorting to that.




Originally Posted by -=Lil Red=- (Post 9656631)
you are going to have a hard time doing this. i have the same wheels they are the older style work equip with the lip being part of the face. the newer style work equips are all the wide ones you see. RBwheels was going to widen mine but they only have the newer style barrels/lips.

these are the new ones you're talking about, yea?
Attachment 721514
Attachment 721515

TheAbsence 12-03-09 12:15 PM

Now these are some dishes.

http://www.gruppe-s.com/Wheels/work_eqip_g35.jpg

http://www.secretdrift.com.au/luke/blog/friend/1.jpg

finishline 12-03-09 12:19 PM

better. on an FC too.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...g?t=1243849722

but please stay on topic.

iLikeEatPoo 12-03-09 12:28 PM

high boxes..

puhpaper 12-03-09 02:28 PM

@-=Lil Red=-, Thank you for posting that information. Really informative, as I'm in the same boat as the op.

@TheAbsence, Thank you for posting those photos. Without them I wouldn't have realized the difference between wide, and narrow barrels.

@finishline, Thank you for starting this thread.

Renton 12-03-09 02:40 PM

I'm in the same boat, Kent, but I just ended up buying a second set and I hope to Mix the 2.

I know it's probably pricey, but try a custom CNC shop. http://www.pendarvismanufacturing.co..._for_quote.php

Also have you considered running the rears on the front and just getting new rears? Might cut your costs in half.

finishline 12-03-09 05:02 PM


Originally Posted by puhpaper (Post 9656929)
@finishline, Thank you for starting this thread.

:icon_tup: for sure. kinda curious how the 3 piece wheel world works.



Originally Posted by Renton (Post 9656949)
Also have you considered running the rears on the front and just getting new rears? Might cut your costs in half.

very true.

Siraniko 12-03-09 05:10 PM

title is misleading. this is about rims, not increasing the size of your lips by slurping. lolllllllllllllll

finishline 12-03-09 05:37 PM


Originally Posted by wackyracer (Post 9657165)
title is misleading. this is about rims, not increasing the size of your lips by slurping. lolllllllllllllll

grow up tatay! :rofl:

Battle Cat 12-03-09 05:50 PM

Pwnt

RXnos1200 12-03-09 07:44 PM

Hey Kent...since I had issues with the Weds I bought last month with the size not being what was advertised and the 2 that were really bent;
I was looking to repair the rims and getting them widened. I found a local guy that can narrow and widen aluminum rims. Not sure if I can post a link so just get in touch with me or I can send the link to Jaime on aim......

Rotary13B1 12-03-09 07:56 PM

Too much trouble imo. Just find the right rims with the width/offset you'd want in the first place Kent.

KeloidJonesJr. 12-03-09 10:22 PM

I'm surprised that Kent can actually afford a set a wheels.

Battle Cat 12-03-09 11:18 PM


Originally Posted by Rotary13B1 (Post 9657500)
Too much trouble imo. Just find the right rims with the width/offset you'd want in the first place Kent.

WRONG!!! for the price i got them for.. it will be cheaper to get them widend to a bigger wheel spec:icon_tup:

13b_cookie_monster 12-03-09 11:29 PM

good stuff jaime... haha let me know if you find an fc2000 kit for that cheap... bump for kent hes on the quest for the perfect offsets

finishline 12-04-09 12:17 AM


Originally Posted by RXnos1200
Hey Kent...since I had issues with the Weds I bought last month with the size not being what was advertised and the 2 that were really bent;
I was looking to repair the rims and getting them widened. I found a local guy that can narrow and widen aluminum rims. Not sure if I can post a link so just get in touch with me or I can send the link to Jaime on aim......

for sure. keep me posted about that. i know jaime hit you up too regarding longer studs so i can rock some spacers instead. actually one of the rear passenger side lip is slight bent. but that's coo, still works. if anything, i'm really looking for a custom lip that's "plug-n-play" to be made.


Originally Posted by Rotary13B1 (Post 9657500)
Too much trouble imo. Just find the right rims with the width/offset you'd want in the first place Kent.

this was a gift from va-jaime. :ky: can't really pass up the offer either. it'll definitely take some time to find the right people and connections to get this done IF it can happen...


Originally Posted by zerox7 (Post 9657831)
WRONG!!! for the price i got them for.. it will be cheaper to get them widend to a bigger wheel spec:icon_tup:

gotta really search around for the good deals bro. we'll keep lookin' around until we find the right place. let's hope i won't be spending money just as much as it costs to buy another set of good wheels with nice specs. we'll keep our heads up for this one tho. :icon_tup:

nairdalavodnas 12-04-09 01:17 AM

just maan up and get MAN wheels. 17x9 +0

Kingsfan 12-04-09 01:21 AM

2 words

ILO KANO

finishline 12-04-09 01:43 AM


Originally Posted by nairdalavodnas (Post 9657942)
just maan up and get MAN wheels. 17x9 +0

ha! like daniel from SD with his Hot Wheels? =P


Originally Posted by Kingsfan (Post 9657949)
2 words

ILO KANO

don't be a jerk man.

Kingsfan 12-04-09 02:09 AM

don't get soft

(that's what she said)

iLikeEatPoo 12-04-09 02:35 AM

man wheels are 19x11 -15 & 20x12 -10

TheAbsence 12-04-09 02:39 AM

7 inch lip up front ftw

nairdalavodnas 12-04-09 05:17 PM

i had hot wheels on my vert too. danno has cst's now

Renton 12-04-09 05:31 PM

http://redlinelocator.com/hot-wheels-logo.jpg

frijolee 12-06-09 12:23 AM

You're doing this all for 16s?

+1 for getting a used set that fits as ganster as you want to go without requiring mods. Wider barrels are rarely worth the cost unless you're already into a set of top dollar wheels (a la CCW or something). If Jaime gave you a smoking deal you might as well rock them as is for the time being and sell then for a profit later. That gives you enough time time to lurk the boards until you find something perfect.

For wide fitments it's tough to beat Zilvia.net's classifieds...

RXnos1200 12-06-09 01:27 AM

those equips look f@#$%'n good Kent......wooooohooooooooooooo!!!!!!

Rotarx7 12-06-09 02:07 AM

jaime... i want wheels for xmas!!

finishline 12-06-09 03:20 AM


Originally Posted by Rotarx7 (Post 9661365)
jaime... i want wheels for xmas!!

i guess it pays to play. :rofl:

DeMoe Aurelius 12-06-09 04:51 PM

I wonder If the guy you found can streach my rims in my garage??? I need the damn space adapters first shit I need a job :(

Siraniko 12-06-09 06:17 PM


Originally Posted by finishline (Post 9661412)
i guess it pays to play. :rofl:

OMG, its just a FC. just JBweld them fuckers :lol::lol::lol::lol:

anderdick88 12-08-09 12:46 AM

yep i think that the only place that will do this for a resonable price is ( RBmotoring in city of industry they can mix match a bunch of wheel and drums

DeMoe Aurelius 12-08-09 02:06 PM

OK thank Ander I wonder if they can do 1 piece wheels? I have a set of ASA AR1's Like Kyle had on his RX8 at Seven Stock silver with polished lips I had bought for my Subaru be for I spun a bearing and I got my Vert. That would look real nice to color match the center in the same Grey or at least graphite to the color of my car.

oilcover 12-13-09 06:55 PM

yeahh this is a dumb idea.

buy wheels that fit good. sell these on zilvia.

Siraniko 12-13-09 07:01 PM

this thread is a proof that RX-7 club owners are bunch of cheap asses who wants to look good but dont want to pay:nod::nod::nod::nod:.

Battle Cat 12-13-09 10:46 PM


Originally Posted by oilcover (Post 9676724)
yeahh this is a dumb idea.

buy wheels that fit good. sell these on zilvia.

its not a bad idea, reason being i got this rims for $100 bucks.

spending another couple hundred dollers to get wider lips is actually cheaper to do then to buy bigger wheels.

oilcover 12-14-09 12:36 AM

orrrr not.

who cares. it's 100 bucks.

BUY REAL WHEELS NOT IN A 1991 HONDA ACCORD OFFSET.

finishline 12-14-09 01:43 AM

i should go back to rockin' my vert wheels. :lol:

but definitely, it was a spontaneous idea after we got the wheels.

if it happens, it does. if not, then too bad. :dunno:

maybe an ITR can rock the 16x8s in the front and 16x7 in the rear. :rofl:

MaczPayne 12-14-09 06:36 AM

Here's a thought: Scions with staggered wheels: wider in the rear...

finishline 12-17-09 08:52 PM

after 10 days, i got a reply from Work, asking them about the wheels and center caps.


Originally Posted by WORK Wheels USA
Hi Kent,

Thank you for your email.

I am sorry, but the 16" Equip outer rim has been long discontinued.

The 16" barrel was made using different manufacturing technique, cast and
machined. Now days, we use spun-forged technique.

I know Enkei used to make barrel like the cast-machined, but I really don't
think they do that anymore either.

Caps, yes, long been discontinued.

Thank you,

Jim Wang
WORK Wheels USA
AIM: WORK Wheels USA
Tel: 714-968-7040
Fax: 714-968-7050
www.workwheelsusa.com

WORK Wheels USA is a division of AKH Trading Inc.

owned. lol

iLikeEatPoo 12-17-09 09:12 PM

100$ with tires is cheap.. but there was nothing wrong with your vert rims. looks nice either way.

and your car has long been discontinued.

finishline 12-17-09 10:55 PM


Originally Posted by iLikeEatPoo (Post 9686304)
100$ with tires is cheap.. but there was nothing wrong with your vert rims. looks nice either way.

and your car has long been discontinued.

lainard has the rears right now.

verts are still good lookin' to me.

mesh wheels are always coo.


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