widen wheels/rims

[cer0413]

hey gang-

I'm having a hard time searching for pictures, from posts, in reference to widen wheels/rims. Can anyone post pictures of there widen wheels on their Marauder? I think I saw them on Steve's (embassy's) car in Louisville. And from a thread started by another member, I saw jerry posted weldcraft as the business to go through for this mod, is this correct?

Thanks in advance peeps :coolman:

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Here's one

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=92281

[cer0413]

Here's one

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=92281
thanks WUD

[fastblackmerc]

Weldcraft is the one to go to.

[CWright]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/New_MM_picts_3-10-11_003.JPG

[jwibbity]

last time I checked weldcraft was at 6 weeks turnaround, so plan accordingly..

[Blackened300a]

Yep, 6 weeks. I'll have my widened rims installed tomorrow so pics to follow.

[Sully008]

Not the greatest image but those are 9.5" wide from Weldcraft with MT ET Street IIs 305-45-18s.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Tuck2.jpg

[Embassy]

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/644610/fullsize/img_3194.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1012351/fullsize/20140223_183537.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/659917/fullsize/vi-rear-s.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/677555/fullsize/embassymaurader060r.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1001591/fullsize/4.jpg

[Taemian]

Here's a few pics of mine, had them done by a local rim refinishing shop (Green's).
I also had them grind and polish off weld on the inside of the rim to keep it looking smooth. There is zero problem with doing that, the structure is still stronger than stock with the additional outside weld, and it looks far better than to see an ugly weld line on the inside of the rims behind our stock chrome 5 stars.

[cer0413]

im loving the pics guys

[Blackened300a]

295/45/18 on widened rims 18x9.5"

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/Black%20Chrome/5F2C4D0E-4F13-4BCA-B373-1D804F1E64BB_zpsmij7750z.jpg

255/55/18 on the left, the 295/45 on the righthttp://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/Black%20Chrome/03B61283-BF04-4D0E-ADC4-FE832CDD12A0_zpsub61qyzv.jpg

[cer0413]

295/45/18 on widened rims 18x9.5"

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/Black%20Chrome/5F2C4D0E-4F13-4BCA-B373-1D804F1E64BB_zpsmij7750z.jpg

255/55/18 on the left, the 295/45 on the righthttp://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/Black%20Chrome/03B61283-BF04-4D0E-ADC4-FE832CDD12A0_zpsub61qyzv.jpg
I been on you ig page all day looking at your new wheels and loving the widen rears as well.

[cer0413]

The new wheels are done being widen.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/16/300b79f9795154935afc7f8d0d1337 3d.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/16/3a4ff1798935a72be9bfdcf52b8e7f 49.jpg

[lji372]

The new wheels are done being widen.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/16/300b79f9795154935afc7f8d0d1337 3d.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/16/3a4ff1798935a72be9bfdcf52b8e7f 49.jpg

Coming back to mi? :D

[cer0413]

Coming back to mi? :D
I might. [emoji18]

[camelgrundle]

Looks good buddy!

[cer0413]

Looks good buddy!
Thanks man. Now I can't wait on the black chrome pics

[Logizyme]

18x8 + 18x9.5
255/45 + 295/45 NT555's
FTW

[Gerry24]

I like those black outs on the tails lights...

[Shaijack]

Jerry the wide rims makes your rear end look bigger

[Marauder24]

295/45/18 on widened rims 18x9.5"

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/Black%20Chrome/5F2C4D0E-4F13-4BCA-B373-1D804F1E64BB_zpsmij7750z.jpg

255/55/18 on the left, the 295/45 on the righthttp://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/Black%20Chrome/03B61283-BF04-4D0E-ADC4-FE832CDD12A0_zpsub61qyzv.jpg

I love these wheels. To do list getting long.:banana:

[cer0413]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/14/3bc7cb5bd06e5ee3664e44552309db 9b.jpg

[WhatsUpDOHC]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/14/3bc7cb5bd06e5ee3664e44552309db 9b.jpg
Congrats!![emoji482]

[cer0413]

Congrats!![emoji482]
[emoji219] [emoji775] [emoji776]

[justbob]

So jealous!!!


Builder Of Badassery

[cer0413]

So jealous!!!


Builder Of Badassery
The car or the wheels because we can most definitely trade cars? [emoji16]

[justbob]

Last I knew yours was a DTR. Nuff said. :P


Builder Of Badassery

[8UWITH6]

LOL ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[lji372]

Last I knew yours was a DTR. Nuff said. :P


Builder Of Badassery

Plus a bafriggingazillian :2thumbs:

[cer0413]

I'm the victim here :(

[lji372]

I'm the victim here :(

Not you....just your paint :P

[cer0413]

Not you....just your paint [emoji14]
Lmao!!!!!!! ***!

[lji372]

Lmao!!!!!!! ***!

Soon enough my friend :lovies:

You are going to Louisville right?

[cer0413]

Soon enough my friend :lovies:

You are going to Louisville right?
*** mean "Eat a doughnut" lol and Yessirrrr!!!!!

[champ1173]

I used to work at a doughnut place, putting the holes in the doughnuts. Ask me how! By the way, them rims look purdy.

[JBeezy]

Is there anyone here running 305's on 9.5" stock wheels? While I like the 295's I would love a wider tire. Just pondering really.

[MOTOWN]

Is there anyone here running 305's on 9.5" stock wheels? While I like the 295's I would love a wider tire. Just pondering really.

The 305s are drag radials , and wouldn't use them for street use especially in the rain/wet weather.

[lji372]

I used them on the street.

They lasted about 9 months of daily driving :(

[JBeezy]

I used them on the street.

They lasted about 9 months of daily driving :(
Drag radials? I hope so. I was thinking some 305/?/18 street tires. Unless you all are saying that's not an option.

I'm about 4 weeks out on getting my wheels back and I'm suffering. First sunny day in a while and I can't go for a ride.

[cer0413]

I used them on the street.

They lasted about 9 months of daily driving :(
Only 9 months? Thats harsh man, especially given the fact the nt05s were about 270 a tire. When I saw yours, I was tempted to go with them but eBay had a deal on the nt555s.

[lji372]

Nt05's are on silver and only last because not daily driven.

555r's lasted 1 season on black because daily driven.

They do not make a 305 street tire, the 555 in a 295 are lasting and work great.

[JBeezy]

Nt05's are on silver and only last because not daily driven.

555r's lasted 1 season on black because daily driven.

They do not make a 305 street tire, the 555 in a 295 are lasting and work great.
That's disappointing.

Found this pic and love it.

41372

[cer0413]

That's disappointing.

Found this pic and love it.

41372
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/20/4415b656d874b2890b86d13ce4099f 90.jpg

I'm sending these out for narrowing.

[Sully008]

Is there anyone here running 305's on 9.5" stock wheels? While I like the 295's I would love a wider tire. Just pondering really.

I was running MT ET Street II 305-45-18s for the last 5 years, both at the track and on the street. I just replaced them this weekend with the Nitto NT555 295-45-18s. I had them well past the wear bars. Was definitely time to change them.

[JBeezy]

So how are the Nitto's holding up as far as wear? What pressure is recommended for even wear if that's even possible

[adtaylor]

I'm currently running the NT05's on the stock rims and have been for the last 3yrs with a couples trips to the track. I do switch between my aftermarket rims and tires through out the year I have her out of storage and on how much fun / trouble I'm looking to get into.

[Sully008]

So how are the Nitto's holding up as far as wear? What pressure is recommended for even wear if that's even possible

Can't comment too much on wear as they've only been on the car for 4 days. I did leave some nice burnout tracks on Saturday, though.

Compared to the MT's it's no contest in grip. The MT is a drag radial and wins hands down. These are not. But I feel more comfortable in inclement weather with these than the MT's. Handling is also improved because the sidewall is stiffer on the Nittos compared to the MT's.

[JBeezy]

Real quick, what was the downfall to widening the stock wheels to 10"??

[cer0413]

Real quick, what was the downfall to widening the stock wheels to 10"??
Paying more money for the spacers, expensive tires, and you may or may not like the look.

[JBeezy]

Being that I love wide rear wheels and tires, I think I'd love it, but really don't want to get into modifying anything for fitment, longer studs and such. I absolutely love this look. These may simply be 305's.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/24/903c61541db9008071b6097198eec9 4e.jpg

[Sully008]

If you go 9.5" you don't need longer studs and you can fit the 305 easily. The only thing that might happen is slight rubbing on the shocks. Some people get it, others don't. I had some rubbing with the MT's that I run a 1/8" spacer with no issues since.

[JBeezy]

If you go 9.5" you don't need longer studs and you can fit the 305 easily. The only thing that might happen is slight rubbing on the shocks. Some people get it, others don't. I had some rubbing with the MT's that I run a 1/8" spacer with no issues since.
If they made an all season tire in 305 I'd try it

[Sully008]

You may be out of luck because there is no 305-45-18 all season. The closest is the 295-45-18 made by Nitto and Hankook.

[JBeezy]

You may be out of luck because there is no 305-45-18 all season. The closest is the 295-45-18 made by Nitto and Hankook.
Just wishful thinking