widening wheels/rims

[bigblock10]

Well i have used the search button but no such luck, I did see a nice thred on widening tires but not the rims, could you guys help me with the best way to widening wheels/rims for the pro-turing look "you know the deep dish look with wide!!!!! rims.

thanks guys for your time

DEREK

[James W]

This could be done by cutting the center section of the wheel you want to use from the rim, then attach a deeper rim in it's place. Many older kits have optional wide wheels. They can be a good source for rims to use.

As for technique, mount the wheel in a motor tool or drill and use the back of a broken tip #11 x-acto as a parting tool on the outside of the rim. It will remove plastic from the cut line. A razor saw can also be used, but will tend to fill the teeth with plastic quickly. Use a low speed. You could also cut by hand and true up the rim with a file.

If you are lucky, you might be able to cut the rim from the wheel center wihtout damage, then insert a tube of proper diameter to widen the rim using the original peices.

Hope this helps.

[Jairus]

I think James has given you the right answer here. However, it is easier than you think. Rather than trying to widen a single set of rims.... Find a set of deep dish rims you like and a center section you like and cut and paste. Simple!!! It's just plastic....

When you lose the "precious factor" for each part and piece, it becomes easier to cut up something with a false sense of heightened value.