Welded Rims
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Welded Rims
I bought some Turbo II Rims to fit my Turbo bodied 964. I didn’t realize that 11” was 1” too wide at the back. I have tried too sell them on local sites in Sweden, but I only get lousy bids. Now’s the question….do you think a professional shop can cut them 1” and weld them…Never mind the costs….Is it safe?
Last edited by Polman; 10-26-2014 at 10:17 AM.
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I know welded STEEL rims have been used in racing for many years - but welded ALLOYS?? Cast alloy rims are more like Aero chocolate inside - full of bubbles - and the thought of cutting a good wheel and welding it back together just fills me with fear I'm afraid. Quite apart from the potential danger, the value of the wheels is going to be close to nothing - surely it would be better to sell them as they are and buy a set of wheels that really fit.
I'm with Matt all the way on this one!!!
Dave
I'm with Matt all the way on this one!!!
Dave
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I know welded STEEL rims have been used in racing for many years - but welded ALLOYS?? Cast alloy rims are more like Aero chocolate inside - full of bubbles - and the thought of cutting a good wheel and welding it back together just fills me with fear I'm afraid. Quite apart from the potential danger, the value of the wheels is going to be close to nothing - surely it would be better to sell them as they are and buy a set of wheels that really fit.
I'm with Matt all the way on this one!!!
Dave
I'm with Matt all the way on this one!!!
Dave
For years they cut and welded the fuchs alloys to widen them with no issues. Although i would think the biggest issue with welding a wheel like this is keeping it round during the welding without it warping. Finding a qualified welder would not be easy and If I were having it done i would have the welds X-rayed for safety. In the end it might be cheaper to sell these for a small % of their value and starting over.
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