increase stock rim size from 17" to 18" ? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

jeff a. moore · 01-01-2009, 11:18 AM

I have my stock rims on my 2004 Mach and am going to be needing tires soon. Instead of buying new rims I heard that smaller rims can be upgraded in size at least somewhat. has anyone else ever had that done and were you satisfied with the results? who would perform such a service any ideas would be appreciated.

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GOTdaBLUE1 · 01-01-2009, 01:18 PM

If I understand your question correctly, going from a 17" rim to an 18" rim would require the purchase of an 18" rim. It is only possible to increase the width of any given rim, not it's diameter.

mach1 03 · 01-01-2009, 01:49 PM

and if you could it would most likely cost more than new ones.

8616v · 01-01-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GOTdaBLUE1

If I understand your question correctly, going from a 17" rim to an 18" rim would require the purchase of an 18" rim. It is only possible to increase the width of any given rim, not it's diameter.

oh i don't know...i bet you could find someone to cut the hop off, extend the spokes, cast a new hop and weld it on...it probably wouldn't be safe...and it would be many times more expensive and complicated than just buying new wheels but to say it can't be done is just being negative...

SnowDeath · 01-01-2009, 02:37 PM

ENZYTE

KingJames · 01-01-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SnowDeath

ENZYTE

LOL.

jeff a. moore · 01-01-2009, 06:35 PM

yea i thought all what u guys said too, all except the enzyte solution lol. i had just heard of it being done and wanted thoughts on it. guess ill have to do it the old fashioned way and buy some!

GOTdaBLUE1 · 01-02-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 8616v

...but to say it can't be done is just being negative...

Surely you jest.

01-01-2009, 11:18 AM	#1
jeff a. moore Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: grove city, ohio Posts: 260	increase stock rim size from 17" to 18" ? I have my stock rims on my 2004 Mach and am going to be needing tires soon. Instead of buying new rims I heard that smaller rims can be upgraded in size at least somewhat. has anyone else ever had that done and were you satisfied with the results? who would perform such a service any ideas would be appreciated. thanks! black04mach1 __________________ Black 2004 Mach 1 Mods: KN filter Magnaflow Magnapaks exhaust 2003 Machined Cobra wheels Silver Mach 1 striping

01-01-2009, 01:18 PM	#2
GOTdaBLUE1 "Can you hear me now?!?" Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 1,048	Re: increase stock rim size from 17" to 18" ? If I understand your question correctly, going from a 17" rim to an 18" rim would require the purchase of an 18" rim. It is only possible to increase the width of any given rim, not it's diameter. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue 5-speed IUP born 01/24/03 378277 SOLD* ________________________________ 1997 Lincoln Towncar Signature Series Light Cypress Metallic Clearcoat SOLD ________________________________ Current stable includes: Silver W210 E55 AMG; Black 996 Carrera w/GT3 aero kit

01-01-2009, 01:49 PM	#3
mach1 03 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,780	Re: increase stock rim size from 17" to 18" ? and if you could it would most likely cost more than new ones.

01-01-2009, 02:37 PM	#5
SnowDeath Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 521	Re: increase stock rim size from 17" to 18" ? ENZYTE __________________ MODS MRT Intake Hooker LTs Borla Stingers PP Lower Intake / PHP Spacer Accufab TB MM K-Member Kit Steeda 3pt STB RWTD Dyno Tune RIP J.A.S.

01-01-2009, 06:35 PM	#7
jeff a. moore Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: grove city, ohio Posts: 260	Re: increase stock rim size from 17" to 18" ? yea i thought all what u guys said too, all except the enzyte solution lol. i had just heard of it being done and wanted thoughts on it. guess ill have to do it the old fashioned way and buy some! __________________ Black 2004 Mach 1 Mods: KN filter Magnaflow Magnapaks exhaust 2003 Machined Cobra wheels Silver Mach 1 striping

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