Wheels off to Weldcraft!!!

[vkirkend]

After not being able to make a swap for my Powdercoated Marauder wheels I have sent the rears to Weldcraft to have them widened. then when I get them back they will go to the powder coaters. Then new rubber!!! Any suggestions on the type of brand/type/size of tires to get? I want a street drag radial but also want some wet traction for the trips to meets etc....:confused:

Got em back!!!! NEXT STOP POWDER COATERS!!!

[SC Cheesehead]

After not being able to make a swap for my Powdercoated Marauder wheels I have sent the rears to Weldcraft to have them widened. then when I get them back they will go to the powder coaters. Then new rubber!!! Any suggestions on the type of brand/type/size of tires to get? I want a street drag radial but also want some wet traction for the trips to meets etc....:confused:

Widened wheels you rascal, you! :D

Quite a few guys are running Nitto 295/45's on widened rears, IIRC. You may want to PM CWright, he had his wheel mod done a short while ago and could give you some good info.

[Shaijack]

Lucky guy I wish I could get widened rims....HAHA

[CWright]

^^^^+1^^^^^ I went with the 295/45/18 NITTO 555 Extreme. I've been very pleased with this tire! :2thumbs:

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[vkirkend]

^^^^+1^^^^^ I went with the 295/45/18 NITTO 555 Extreme. I've been very pleased with this tire! :2thumbs:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/New_MM_picts_3-10-11_003.JPG (http://javascript<b></b>:;)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/New_MM_picts_3-10-11_008.JPG (http://javascript<b></b>:;)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Rear_Brakes_2.JPG (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

Thanks!!! I have looked t several Nitto's online but wondered which was the best purchase. How well do they hook up at the track with boost?

[MOTOWN]

Your going to love weldcrafts work! James is da man when it comes to widening/narrowing wheels!

I agree with Cwright the nitto 295/45 street radial, or the nitto 305/45 drag radial are excellent options depending on your needs/wants.

[Spectragod]

Lucky guy I wish I could get widened rims....HAHA

Me too, know where I can find some wheels to widen?

[ImpalaSlayer]

sweet! one of the mods i never got too on that car. you going with the same color on the wheels?

[351carlo]

One of the best mods I ever did was to widen my rears and narrow my fronts.

For wet traction and a drag radial, the Nitto 555R would be my choice. For all out traction, it's not the best suited solution, but for every day driving on a drag radial, it's quite good.

[vkirkend]

sweet! one of the mods i never got too on that car. you going with the same color on the wheels?

Yup! I'll be calling you once they come back for the number of your powdercoaster.... Hey and I'll come get you for a ride with the new rubber!!!!

[vkirkend]

One of the best mods I ever did was to widen my rears and narrow my fronts.

For wet traction and a drag radial, the Nitto 555R would be my choice. For all out traction, it's not the best suited solution, but for every day driving on a drag radial, it's quite good.

Thanks Guys, this looks to be the tire I will be purchasing....

[ImpalaSlayer]

Yup! I'll be calling you once they come back for the number of your powdercoaster.... Hey and I'll come get you for a ride with the new rubber!!!!

sounds good

the powder coater i used has recently changed ownership, i haven't used them since this has happened though.

[5ow]

whats it cost to widen rims? thx

[Spectragod]

I was quoted $225 per wheel and shipping, your price may vary, I had 6 done at once.

[Shaijack]

They do a great job. Love mine. Blue will be getting new shoes soon.

[boatmangc]

Thanks!!! I have looked t several Nitto's online but wondered which was the best purchase. How well do they hook up at the track with boost?

My 555 extremes wouldn't hook with 60 lbs less of torque than I have now.
I'm looking at the nt05 or 555rs to replace the rears.

The car gets sideways way too easy on the street, even when passing at highway speeds. Don't like em anymore.

Nice highway cruisers but weak on traction above 400 RWT IMHO.

[Spectragod]

My 555 extremes wouldn't hook with 60 lbs less of torque than I have now.
I'm looking at the nt05 or 555rs to replace the rears.

The car gets sideways way too easy on the street, even when passing at highway speeds. Don't like em anymore.

Nice highway cruisers but weak on traction above 400 RWT IMHO.

526 RWT, nothing hooks without a big smokey burnout first.:burnout:

[CWright]

My 555 extremes wouldn't hook with 60 lbs less of torque than I have now.
I'm looking at the nt05 or 555rs to replace the rears.

The car gets sideways way too easy on the street, even when passing at highway speeds. Don't like em anymore.

Nice highway cruisers but weak on traction above 400 RWT IMHO.


Jeff said I'm going to have the same problem. I have the 555 ZR's now. I have plenty of tread to burn off so it might be a few months before I start looking. Could you keep me posted on what you go with and how much better you hook with them. I'll be looking soon! Thanks Gary!


DUB

[5ow]

how much do/can you widen them?

[MOTOWN]

how much do/can you widen them?

It depends on the wheel being widened, 18x11 w(1.5" spacer) is about the max for oem wheels unless your tubbing the rear end.