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Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:47 pm

Hi guys.
Just a quick question for ya.
I have just fitted a 2 inch narrowed beam to my bug and have a set of eagle 520 rims that i want to use .
My question is, is it possible to narrow these wheels by a couple of inches so i can get my steering to have the same turning circle,and also as i think it would look kinda cool also.
Is it a big job and would it be expensive.

Thanks

Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:14 pm

With the right amount of MONEY.. anything can be done.. finding a machine shop in your area that will do the job for you will be the though part.. keep in mind that the section you plan to narrow should be the same diameter on both ends, or else you will not be able to mate the two sections back together :idea:

Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:06 pm

Some info here:

http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/index-2.html

Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:08 pm

Post a pic of your wheel's drop center (without a tyre on it).

Wed Jul 28, 2010 3:43 pm

To narrow a rim is easier than widening just due to the simple fact of less machining and welding. The only problems I have had is the quality of the metal cast vs. forged. Forged is like welding billet it has less impurities and is stronger.
But like the post above its all about the money. I like the Weldcraft sight they say they Tig weld the wheels but the welds look more like they were welded with a spool gun.

Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:35 pm

flyinglow94 wrote: To narrow a rim is easier than widening just due to the simple fact of less machining and welding. However, not all wheels can be narrowed. If the drop center has a taper to it, you can't narrow it.

Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:47 am

Thanks for all the input guys .
1st thing i will do is get the tyres off and look for a taper.

Also i was wondering what 4 lug alloy rims were the lightest.
Not sure what these eagle 520's weigh.

Sat Jul 31, 2010 2:28 pm

The Porsche 914 alloys are extremely light, the Mahle 2.0 litre alloys or the Pedrini's, or the 2.0 Fuch's

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_wheel_types/914_wheel_types.htm

Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:53 pm

GARRICKCLARK wrote: Thanks for all the input guys .
1st thing i will do is get the tyres off and look for a taper.

Also i was wondering what 4 lug alloy rims were the lightest.
Not sure what these eagle 520's weigh.

You can narrow a mismatch and a taper rim.. You just need to know what your doing....

Sun Aug 01, 2010 10:17 pm

Loving the narrow 17's I want to do it to a set of 17 BRM's but the transport authority here don't allow it :evil:

Sun Aug 01, 2010 10:45 pm

iain2503 wrote: Loving the narrow 17's I want to do it to a set of 17 BRM's but the transport authority here don't allow it :evil:

Mon Aug 02, 2010 12:39 am

Yip your work there is why I want some, they look mean. What is the cost of doing that if you dont mind me asking?

Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:15 am

And what size tire?

Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:07 am

Does anyone know of a shop on the east coast capable of narrowing an aluminum alloy wheel? I would like to have a Porsche 19"x8" or 18"x8" alloy narrowed to 7" for the front of my germanlook dub.

Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:39 am

I'd narrow them to 5-6" to make them fit/lower/turn/not rub on the front.

Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:04 pm

chickengeorge wrote: And what size tire?

Ditto, and how narrow can you go with those 17" 205mm BRM's? Does anyone make 17x5" tires... for cars?

Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:20 pm

[quote="RafCarre12"]Some info here:

http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/index-2.html[/quote]

Weldcraft is a Top Notch Company, I live in the area and have seen many a Custom Modified of various type Wheels done by them. Everyone has had Great comments about there Quality Work.
I'm in the process of having a set of wheels offset changed by them.
As mentioned, with the $$$ about anything can be done.

Fri Dec 03, 2010 1:18 pm

Mike Fisher wrote: I'd narrow them to 5-6" to make them fit/lower/turn/not rub on the front.

My fenders are steel that have been widened 1" and I have a 2" narrow beam. My last set of wheels were 18x8" front and 9.5" rear. The fronts were a little tight regarding full turn. Those wheels were put on my wife's widebody speedster replica which has since been sold.
A 18" x7" front would be perfect. The narrowest late model 18" Porsche alloy is 7.5" for the Boxster which I may go with. The wheel I actually prefer comes in 19x8" front and 9.5" rear.

Sat Dec 18, 2010 1:44 pm

GARRICKCLARK wrote: Thanks for all the input guys .
1st thing i will do is get the tyres off and look for a taper.

Also i was wondering what 4 lug alloy rims were the lightest.
Not sure what these eagle 520's weigh.

The Mahle 1.8 wheel from a 914 is the lightest that i have weighed.

the 520s should weight in at about 18-19 lbs

Tue Jan 04, 2011 11:33 pm

Pip who does the narrowing for you? and what are the widths of the front and rears on the notch?