G-day people i purchased some hot wire rims a while back just wanting to know is it possible to widen the rims at all.

 

Thank's

it is possible but probably not worth it, they are not a 3 piece wheel so the result would not be as factory either. what size are they. I have a pair in 15" i think that are a pretty neg offset.

If they are alloy, and being Hotwires I assume they are, I wouldn't . Welding alloy wheels is not a good idea. Have seen wheels break after being welded to repair cracks etc.

Cheers guys for the info didnt think i could but i thought i'd ask. my rims are 14" but only like 6" wide i can only just fit 185 on them was gonna go 205 semi slicks but they wouldnt fit.

Used to run 225's on a 6" rim. If you can't fit a 205 your not trying...

As coln said you should be able to easily fit 205 on it, are you sure they are 6" wide, 5-1/2 to 6 inch wide rim is perfect for a 185, bit narrow for a 205 but will fit but it wont improve the handling though it will be quite a bit worse, as a 7" inch width rim is perfect for a 205

Edited February 26, 201511 yr by lexsmaz

The 225's I had stated the minimum rim width was 6" That said, I could feel the sidewalls flexing.

But on that car, 75% of the rear suspension was in the tyres so any give was good...........

Edited February 27, 201511 yr by coln72

While I would also be concerned about the method and safety of widening alloy wheels - if it could be done, I would get me some of this action.

 

 

I'm a big fan of XX alloys. I just wish they were wider!

dragway do custom billet wheels - all it costs is $$$$$$$$$