if the wheels are originally 3 piece then yes you can swap on wider inner or outer shells no problems. It gets tricky when the wheels are originally welded 3 piece or even just 2 piece. There's a chap by the name of Gavin Bateman who makes wider shells, but I would say the likes of Arrow wheels would be able to do the same.
mrfxit,
Oct 11, 12:36am
Aftermarket welded wheels .MUST have a cert. If they were legally done, then they will have a cert supplied If no cert papers then "maybe" they have been stamped with a traceable/trackable marking
modie61,
Oct 11, 12:37am
What about widened steel wheels,not Arrow type wheels,but ordinary wheels like on a early Holden etc.
mrfxit,
Oct 11, 12:38am
Phillip > >>> > > "Were originally 3 piece but larger outer dish part welded on so deeper then any factory set and giving them -30 offset to widen the wheelbase. "
modie61,
Oct 11, 12:39am
Oh ok,thanks,anyone know someone in the North Island that does this work that is certified !
modie61,
Oct 11, 12:40am
Isnt the wheelbase the distance between front and rear wheel,the track is between front wheels,i think.
mrfxit,
Oct 11, 12:42am
ANY aftermarket welded wheels must be certed for street use.
Factory welded wheels are automatically certed & stamped by the manufacturer's
mrfxit,
Oct 11, 12:43am
Wheel base can be either or all depending on what info youare wanting
bellky,
Oct 11, 12:53am
who's going to know come wof time! (413222955)
ps. i thought wheelbase was the dist betw front and rear wheels, and track as you say.
modie61,
Oct 11, 12:57am
Apparently,they are knocking cars on them now,they are becoming a trend,so they say,that is my local garage.
bellky,
Oct 11, 1:04am
yeah i guess it depends on your wof guy. well i've googled this a few times for nz info in the past and found that if they are done by someone who can weld (a professional crowd) and you have a receipt this will be ok. also, most seem to think that cutting the centre out and putting it in a 'new' off the shelf wheel is the best and safest option, with the old 'band' welded in method not as favoured.
modie61,
Oct 11, 1:07am
Yea that makes sense.
bellky,
Oct 11, 1:13am
there are a couple of places in nz that are recognised for this work. i can't remember who they are just now but an hour or two on goggle will work.
modie61,
Oct 11, 1:14am
Lol,i will ring our local cert guy.
poppajn,
Oct 11, 1:17am
Jolly Wide Wheel,sdon,t know if theyv are still around or not. There was a thread about them awhile ago; can,t remember the outcome.
bellky,
Oct 11, 1:25am
jolly wide wheels widened me escort wheels in circa '91 from about 5.5" to 7.5" with a steel band and then powder coated. can't see why they shouldn't still be legal
mellisa2000,
Oct 11, 3:28am
They would be , but, that's a certified manufacturer, not just a widened set of dodgy alloys.
bellky,
Oct 11, 3:31am
i think you mean steel wheels not alloys.
mrfxit,
Oct 11, 3:56am
The welder that widens rims MUST be a certified/qualified welder for the rims to be legal for road usage & it's HIS job on the line if the rims break.
Either way, the modded rimsare still certified by a qualified person regardlessof who makes them (factory/ welder/home built) The problem with s/h modded rims is proving they have been certified by the relevant qualified tradesman
mrfxit,
Dec 27, 6:50am
Some of the problems with some home non certed welded rims is . The weld splitting & coming apart. Bits of steel splintering off & puncturing the tyre /tube Warping causing speed wobbles & or busting wheel bearings/ stub axles from vibration
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