wide wheels

Post by **benno** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:19 pm

Hi guys
I'm pretty sue this has been discussed multiple times but I can't remember where, but the long and the short of it is I want my standard rims banding by about 2 inches (ish) for a custom project. Can anyone point me in the direction of someone in the Dorset area that can undertake this work as I am currently residing in Bournemouth.
Cheers guys
Ben

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:54 am

Search for it benno - but many think it is not now legal to do this. Not my view - but it has been siad on here recently.

Post by **paulhumphries** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:29 am

There are firms who can do the work properly but be prepared to pay a lot of money.
I seem to think £50-60 per wheel is what you need to budget.
In fact I remember seeing that a set of Minilite copies was around the same cost as having a standard set of steels widened by a company who can provide a insurance certified job.

http://www.wide-wheels.co.uk/Widewheels.html

Paul Humphries

Post by **jonathon** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:56 am

Minilite copies can be had for much less if you know where to ask.

Post by **GAS** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:26 am

You could also re hoop the standard centers....

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 12:23 pm

Which is what I started to do about 3 years ago - and Wanderinstar is doing at present. I wonder how that's going along?

Post by **alanworland** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 1:25 pm

When I was a boy racer - in an MM!! I had some wheels banded by 4 inches! I dont know what I had in mind, but in hindsight I think I was trying to make it float! but I never even got round to putting tyres on them and I dont remember what happened to them (probably best)

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 3:48 pm

You're not STILL a boy racer ? I am!

Post by **alanworland** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 4:06 pm

I used to be rally co-ordinator where I used to work (STC) and I fondly remember coming 1st on one occasion! Up against some serious metal - mk1 Cortinas (estates), Anglias and Marinas!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 4:14 pm

Ahh - but you weren't up against me and my Rally Minor ! Joined the local motor club - fancy Cortina GTs/big engine Anglias etc etc - we cleaned up on the very first event! And many thereafter. Have to say - it was mostly due to my ace navigator, and my Wolseley brakes of course.

Post by **alanworland** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 4:42 pm

Ahh, but you have no wheelcaps! all that reduction in unsprung weight!
Our rallys were all on the road! and designed to average a speed of 30MPH with penalties for arriving late - and early! We used to get about a dozen or so contending and always finished at a pub!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 4:46 pm

Same here - that picture was taken on a 'driving test' they had along the way, just for extra fun, on this all-night event. It's early morning - hence spot lights turned round to prevent breakages! No pub though - drinking and driving!!! Tuttttt.

Post by **paulhumphries** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 4:53 pm

Racing mirrors probably helped

Actually I've a brand new set in the shed - that are remote controled

None of your fancy electrics but three bowden type cables with a joy stick on end that mounts under the dash etc.

Paul Humphries

Post by **wanderinstar** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:10 pm

Well Roy, funny you should ask that. Picked 2 up on Saturday. Going to get them shotblasted and primed this week. Here are some photos.

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Post by **Kevin** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 1:31 pm

Ahh - but you weren't up against me and my Rally Minor !

Doesnt look like there is a driver in that picture