narrowed wheels guys come in.

[LANDY]

I have two marauder wheesl i want to narrow, i contacted welcraft and they said they can only narrow them to 6". I was thinking more like 4 1/2".
What do you guys have and where did you get them done?
Thanks in advance.

[SC Cheesehead]

I have two marauder wheesl i want to narrow, i contacted welcraft and they said they can only narrow them to 6". I was thinking more like 4 1/2".
What do you guys have and where did you get them done?
Thanks in advance.

Landy, PM Shermanator or Blown 3.8, either one should be able to help you out. I'm thinking Sherm's car is running 6" wide wheels on the front, but they can confirm that.

[Spectragod]

You can only narrow to 6" due to the shape of the hoop.

[LANDY]

You can only narrow to 6" due to the shape of the hoop.
Thats what the rep said. I would think they have a way to modify the wheel to make it narrower. There alot of custom wheel companies that will make a wheel to the consumers expectations with a modified hoop. I suggested that and got a nay.

[vkirkend]

Thats what the rep said. I would think they have a way to modify the wheel to make it narrower. There alot of custom wheel companies that will make a wheel to the consumers expectations with a modified hoop. I suggested that and got a nay.

I would follow their advice......

[LANDY]

I found Eric Vaughn machine in California. I just spoke with him and he has done many mustang wheels, he said it can be done and stands behind it.

[Spectragod]

Thats what the rep said. I would think they have a way to modify the wheel to make it narrower. There alot of custom wheel companies that will make a wheel to the consumers expectations with a modified hoop. I suggested that and got a nay.

It has to do with the way the stock wheels hoop is manufactured, it is not flat, it tapers down towards the inside IIRC, It could be all cut out, and a new hoop welded in the middle. I have discussed this in length when I was up at Weldcraft's facility.

That said, anything can be had for enough money, time and effort. If you find a solution, please let the rest of us know.

[SC Cheesehead]

I found Eric Vaughn machine in California. I just spoke with him and he has done many mustang wheels, he said it can be done and stands behind it.

Good stuff! Anxious to see pics of the finished product, they'll be the ****nits!

[Mr. Man]

I take it the narrow wheel is something you want for drag racing. Wouldn't it be easier to find a wheel that is the size you want and not cut up an expensive MM wheel? I assume you want to keep the MM look but I'm getting the impression a custom job is at hand and you are about to spend a fortune on something you are going to use but a few times a year. JMHO:)

[LANDY]

It could be all cut out, and a new hoop welded in the middle. I have discussed this in length when I was up at Weldcraft's facility.

That said, anything can be had for enough money, time and effort. If you find a solution, please let the rest of us know.
Eric Vaughn cuts the wheel and welds a new inner side. He keeps the inner sides in stock since this has become more popular thru the years.
Price is very competitive to Weldcraft's.

[LANDY]

I take it the narrow wheel is something you want for drag racing. Wouldn't it be easier to find a wheel that is the size you want and not cut up an expensive MM wheel? I assume you want to keep the MM look but I'm getting the impression a custom job is at hand and you are about to spend a fortune on something you are going to use but a few times a year. JMHO:) I want to keep the stock look, we do alot of racing around here and they don't see it coming.

[Spectragod]

I want to keep the stock look, we do alot of racing around here and they don't see it coming.

Mmmm yeah, I know that feeling. :D

[LANDY]

I got my 4.5" wheels back from Eric Vaughn. They look great! I would recommend this guy over weldcraft any day from communication to time frame. here are some pics before the get powdercoated.

[03sport007]

Looks good. I know skinny wheels help your times but by how much?

[LANDY]

Looks good. I know skinny wheels help your times but by how much?
Its hard to say how much it helps but it does. Plus it will look great!

[GAMike]

Its hard to say how much it helps but it does. Plus it will look great!

What kinda mileage do you expect to get out of the fronts?:eek: Are ya gonna run Carfixer specs on em?:P


Sorry Landy....... Couldn't resist:D

[hotford]

It has to do with the way the stock wheels hoop is manufactured, it is not flat, it tapers down towards the inside IIRC, It could be all cut out, and a new hoop welded in the middle. I have discussed this in length when I was up at Weldcraft's facility.

That said, anything can be had for enough money, time and effort. If you find a solution, please let the rest of us know.
It's called a Barrel not a Hoop..........lol

[LANDY]

What kinda mileage do you expect to get out of the fronts?:eek: Are ya gonna run Carfixer specs on em?:P


Sorry Landy....... Couldn't resist:D
Hahaha carfixer specs a the way.

[MOTOWN]

Sweet wheels bud!

[TooManyFords]

What does a bare wheel weigh? I want to compare to my billet specialties...

[LANDY]

What does a bare wheel weigh? I want to compare to my billet specialties...I will find out when i get home.

[Blown3.8]

I missed this thread originally. I want to say Sherm's are 5" but its been awhile.

The wheels themselves aren't much lighter than stock but you can lose some weight with the tire.

Landy, those welds are alot better than weldcrafts. Weldcraft went about it the wrong way I think. They fitted a smaller diameter to a bigger diameter and its a pretty fat weld.

[LANDY]

I missed this thread originally. I want to say Sherm's are 5" but its been awhile.

The wheels themselves aren't much lighter than stock but you can lose some weight with the tire.

Landy, those welds are alot better than weldcrafts. Weldcraft went about it the wrong way I think. They fitted a smaller diameter to a bigger diameter and its a pretty fat weld.
They are! Its a one man operation too. Weldcraft wouldn't do it, they only agreed to 6" which didnt make $ sense to me for only 2 inches.

[Blown3.8]

I have Sherm's wheel measuring I think 5" bead to bead and about 6.25" from the very outer edges. And a wheel weight by itself at 22lbs.

Landy, I suggest you run a bead of silicone around the weld just incase there is a pinhole.;)

[LANDY]

I have Sherm's wheel measuring I think 5" bead to bead and about 6.25" from the very outer edges. And a wheel weight by itself at 22lbs.

Landy, I suggest you run a bead of silicone around the weld just incase there is a pinhole.;)
Just measured mine, exactly 4 1/4" bead to bead and 5 3/8" wide from the outside edges.
For sure on the silicone Chris!
John they just weighted at 20lbs.

[XxSlowpokexX]

What does he charge pricewise? Those welds look real nice

[LANDY]

What does he charge pricewise? Those welds look real niceIt depends on what you have done. Call him at (626)358-6413. Eric Vaughn.