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old geezer · 05-18-2008, 02:30 PM

Looking for a place in the Atlanta area that can add 4" to a set of 8" rallies...
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

MrGoodpliers · 05-18-2008, 04:12 PM

I just had some done here in Gainesville. These are 9" and I used some donor wheels so there would only be one weld. Weldon Whitmire 678-677-6636.

va_tlc · 05-18-2008, 04:18 PM

wow mr, those look great, would you mind telling how much for all 4 wheels?

MrGoodpliers · 05-18-2008, 08:49 PM

I like to run 1" wider in the rear, so I only had a pair done. I had one wheel that had been curbed, so I only wasted one wheel to make this pair. He charged me $75 each to cut 'em on a lathe and weld them up. Now I think I want some 10s for the rear and put these on the front...

old geezer · 05-23-2008, 06:29 PM

Those do look nice! Thanks for the reply. Is that number the number of the guy who widened them? You added the inch to the outside, right? I was thinking 2 out and 2 in, mini tubbing the bed, and trying to get an N50 under it. I've seen one or two done that way, and it seems to work, but I don't know what kind of heartaches come with it.

Thanks...

dznucks · 05-23-2008, 06:44 PM

that does look good. i have never heard of doing that but it seems pretty simple. do you have any wheel balancing issues from doing this?

**lolife99** · 05-23-2008, 06:54 PM

Check out Stockton wheel. (59 series) They can make about any size you want. http://www.stocktonwheel.com/light_truck_wheels.php

MrGoodpliers · 05-24-2008, 07:09 PM

Hard to say on the balancing thing-- I've been trying to chase down a vibration in this burb for a while. It did seem ever so slightly worse after I put these wheels mounted with old tires on. They seemed to balance okay, though, with no huge weights. This guy did a really nice job, better than I expected and better than a bunch of cut wheels I've seen. Yes, that's his number in the previous post.

old geezer · 05-24-2008, 11:38 PM

Stockton wheel is HIGH dollar! How about $375.00 to take a set of 8's to 10's.
A buddy just paid that! I think I'll try it myself, I'm working on a Jig to mount the wheel to so it can spin(front hub/spindle), and use a plasma cutter to split them(while spinning on the jig). I have run out guages, and a very nice mig welder. I'm going to have to re-locate the centers for the backspacing I need. I think I can do it, and do it right. I'll post pics if it works, I'll post a pic of me crying if it don't!

cris well · 10-31-2011, 07:07 PM

Hey Old Geezer,

I know this is an old post but how did it work out for you? Did you ever try to split your wheels and widen them?

I may give the guy in Gainesville a call or maybe get you to do some for me.

I'm on the east-side of Atlanta.

Thanks

502ms · 07-23-2013, 09:22 AM

Old post. But google lead me here. Anyone have any luck?
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sdailey · 07-23-2013, 09:40 AM

There's a guy in NW Ga (Calhoun) that does great work. I'll post his contact info later today when I get home.
Posted via Mobile Device

eldogg · 07-24-2013, 11:02 AM

I've had customers use both guys listed above with great results. Some larger circle track shops can widen steel wheels also.

DGulliver · 07-24-2013, 02:03 PM

"Broad Wheels" in Oneonta, Alabama makes a lot of the Nascar wheels and have widened some Pontiac Rally's for me, nice work, not too far from you.

500 Hudson Avenue
Oneonta, AL 35121
Phone: (205) 625-5602

sdailey · 07-26-2013, 11:29 AM

Here's the guy in Calhoun.

**GAc10boy** · 02-06-2014, 07:49 PM

Just talked with Jerry. Seems to be a standup guy. Looks like he might be getting my business soon! Thanks for this thread.

sdailey · 02-06-2014, 08:00 PM

Robbie,

Jerry will treat you right.

**GAc10boy** · 02-06-2014, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdailey

Robbie,

Jerry will treat you right.

I'm hoping so. He's actually going to be narrowing a wheel for me. Not only was he very nice, he seemed extremely knowledgeable.

hardwaycooke · 04-03-2015, 08:14 PM

$30 friggin per wheel. WHAT A DEAL, while these others "professional" places are $200+ per wheel and only 1 hr from me..wow...super nice guy and guarantees true and lasting..wow!!

cris well · 04-03-2015, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardwaycooke

$30 friggin per wheel. WHAT A DEAL, while these others "professional" places are $200+ per wheel and only 1 hr from me..wow...super nice guy and guarantees true and lasting..wow!!

Did you use the guy named Jerry in Calhoun?

What did you have done? Widening or narrowing?

hardwaycooke · 04-03-2015, 11:15 PM

3 in widening. did it while I waited. Great guy!!

drmatera · 05-03-2017, 06:08 PM

wow, I love this site. Google searched wheel widening in Georgia- it leads me to the best site on the net.. And Calhoun is an hour from me

05-18-2008, 02:30 PM	#1
old geezer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 8	Atlanta area wheel widening? Looking for a place in the Atlanta area that can add 4" to a set of 8" rallies... Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

05-18-2008, 04:12 PM	#2
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? I just had some done here in Gainesville. These are 9" and I used some donor wheels so there would only be one weld. Weldon Whitmire 678-677-6636. Attached Images __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

05-18-2008, 04:18 PM	#3
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? wow mr, those look great, would you mind telling how much for all 4 wheels? __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

05-18-2008, 08:49 PM	#4
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? I like to run 1" wider in the rear, so I only had a pair done. I had one wheel that had been curbed, so I only wasted one wheel to make this pair. He charged me $75 each to cut 'em on a lathe and weld them up. Now I think I want some 10s for the rear and put these on the front... __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

05-23-2008, 06:29 PM	#5
old geezer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 8	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? Those do look nice! Thanks for the reply. Is that number the number of the guy who widened them? You added the inch to the outside, right? I was thinking 2 out and 2 in, mini tubbing the bed, and trying to get an N50 under it. I've seen one or two done that way, and it seems to work, but I don't know what kind of heartaches come with it. Thanks...

05-23-2008, 06:44 PM	#6
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? that does look good. i have never heard of doing that but it seems pretty simple. do you have any wheel balancing issues from doing this?

05-23-2008, 06:54 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,686	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? Check out Stockton wheel. (59 series) They can make about any size you want. http://www.stocktonwheel.com/light_truck_wheels.php __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 05-23-2008 at 06:54 PM.

05-24-2008, 07:09 PM	#8
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? Hard to say on the balancing thing-- I've been trying to chase down a vibration in this burb for a while. It did seem ever so slightly worse after I put these wheels mounted with old tires on. They seemed to balance okay, though, with no huge weights. This guy did a really nice job, better than I expected and better than a bunch of cut wheels I've seen. Yes, that's his number in the previous post. __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

05-24-2008, 11:38 PM	#9
old geezer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 8	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? Stockton wheel is HIGH dollar! How about $375.00 to take a set of 8's to 10's. A buddy just paid that! I think I'll try it myself, I'm working on a Jig to mount the wheel to so it can spin(front hub/spindle), and use a plasma cutter to split them(while spinning on the jig). I have run out guages, and a very nice mig welder. I'm going to have to re-locate the centers for the backspacing I need. I think I can do it, and do it right. I'll post pics if it works, I'll post a pic of me crying if it don't!

10-31-2011, 07:07 PM	#10
cris well Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: atlanta, ga Posts: 318	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? Hey Old Geezer, I know this is an old post but how did it work out for you? Did you ever try to split your wheels and widen them? I may give the guy in Gainesville a call or maybe get you to do some for me. I'm on the east-side of Atlanta. Thanks

07-23-2013, 09:22 AM	#11
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? Old post. But google lead me here. Anyone have any luck? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

07-23-2013, 09:40 AM	#12
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? There's a guy in NW Ga (Calhoun) that does great work. I'll post his contact info later today when I get home. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shannon

07-24-2013, 11:02 AM	#13
eldogg Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville NC/Gainesville GA Posts: 499	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? I've had customers use both guys listed above with great results. Some larger circle track shops can widen steel wheels also. __________________ Eric Evans Queen City Shop Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post6139834 66 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543110

07-24-2013, 02:03 PM	#14
DGulliver Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern TN Posts: 227	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? "Broad Wheels" in Oneonta, Alabama makes a lot of the Nascar wheels and have widened some Pontiac Rally's for me, nice work, not too far from you. 500 Hudson Avenue Oneonta, AL 35121 Phone: (205) 625-5602 __________________ '72 Chevrolet Step Side 350/TH350, '63 C10 Step V8 '74 Trans Am 400, '80 Trans Am Indy Pace Car Mercedes AMG S55, SLK230 Kompressor, GL450 '96 Dodge Indy Ram Official Indy Truck '99 Porsche 911 Carrera

07-26-2013, 11:29 AM	#15
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? Here's the guy in Calhoun. Attached Images __________________ Shannon



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02-06-2014, 07:49 PM	#16
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? Just talked with Jerry. Seems to be a standup guy. Looks like he might be getting my business soon! Thanks for this thread. __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

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sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? Robbie, Jerry will treat you right. __________________ Shannon

04-03-2015, 08:14 PM	#19
hardwaycooke Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: anderson, sc Posts: 647	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? $30 friggin per wheel. WHAT A DEAL, while these others "professional" places are $200+ per wheel and only 1 hr from me..wow...super nice guy and guarantees true and lasting..wow!! __________________ 71 LWB Large Bore 6-71 Blown 383 Stroker 4.11 Motive/EOM Eaton Posi Ported/Polished Carrier 15x8/15x16.5 MT Radials B&M Pro Shifter Truck Name- Spike

04-03-2015, 11:15 PM	#21
hardwaycooke Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: anderson, sc Posts: 647	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? 3 in widening. did it while I waited. Great guy!! __________________ 71 LWB Large Bore 6-71 Blown 383 Stroker 4.11 Motive/EOM Eaton Posi Ported/Polished Carrier 15x8/15x16.5 MT Radials B&M Pro Shifter Truck Name- Spike

05-03-2017, 06:08 PM	#22
drmatera Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Nicholson, Ga Posts: 134	Re: Atlanta area wheel widening? wow, I love this site. Google searched wheel widening in Georgia- it leads me to the best site on the net.. And Calhoun is an hour from me __________________ 1981 K10 (4.8 / 4L60E swap) 1982 C10 (5.3 / 4L80E swap) 1985 C20 Suburban (454 / 4L80E)

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