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Rochlow · 07-09-2013, 08:37 AM

I'm thinking of doing a set of the 22" GM transit wheels on my truck. However, I hate that they have 6" backspacing. I was thinking of having the backspacing on a pair changed.

I know that Stockton Wheel does this, but I was wondering if there were any other companies that provide this service?

aggie91 · 07-09-2013, 04:30 PM

I think The Wheelsmith does it.

I also know of this place, but I have not used them:
http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/index.html

Here is another I found with a bing search:
http://www.automedia.com/Wheel_Widening/res20101101ww/1

Hope this helps...

Rochlow · 07-09-2013, 05:52 PM

I saw those after I posted this. I'm going to contact them.
Posted via Mobile Device

Rochlow · 07-11-2013, 09:55 AM

Talked to Weldcraft and they said their machines were not big enough to do a 22" wheel. Waiting to hear back from Stockton to see if I buy a set

theastronaut · 07-11-2013, 10:58 AM

Depending on where the drop center is located on the rims, you may be able to cut the centers out and flip the rims to get less backspacing. Some rims have a very narrow drop center so there isn't much room to move the center around to change the backspacing enough. I tried on a set of 18x8 Titan steelies with around 6" of backspacing but the drop center was too narrow. I would have had to narrow the axle to get them under the bedsides since the backspacing changed to around 2" after flipping the centers. The valve stem hole would have to be filled and redrilled too.

70Firetruck · 12-02-2013, 11:14 PM

I think I'm going to try, I'll let you know how it works. If I fail, I'll go to Stockton wheel, there in my back yard compared to you guys.

SCOTI · 12-03-2013, 02:58 AM

Is Stockton in business? I remember them shutting the doors when the owner passed. Never heard the re-opened.

One guy that used to widen wheels & did stuff old school was Eric Vaughn. He did a set (wider & bs change) for my old x-cop car/Mustang years ago.

davbowen · 12-09-2013, 09:38 PM

try these guys. $80 per wheel

http://www.rallyamerica.com/Original...ed_Wheels.html

LUCKIN-FOU · 12-10-2013, 12:11 AM

A couple of years ago I got some wheels from Stockton they were wrong and I had to wait 6 months for them. I know a few of guys who have gotten wheels from them and they were not happy.

SCOTI · 12-10-2013, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by LUCKIN-FOU

A couple of years ago I got some wheels from Stockton they were wrong and I had to wait 6 months for them. I know a few of guys who have gotten wheels from them and they were not happy.

"A couple of years ago" I wasn't happy during my extended experience w/them (ordered 1st week of the Jan; received last week of March on a 4-6wk timeline). I heard so many negative things that I thought the owner is either oblivious or just doesn't care. I later read that he took his own life & felt so sad about it.

So many people in the same situation as me @ that time & all it would have taken was better/accurate communication. Under-promise.... over deliver.

Does anyone know if someone from the company re-opened it? Did they not ever fully shut-down? Or was the company same sold & re-established?

BR3W CITY · 12-10-2013, 04:32 AM

I worked with Diamond Racing wheels, which luckily for me is about 20 minutes from my house. They do a lot for circle track and dirt racing, where steel wheels are pretty darn common. They make a ton of steel wheels in all sizes/width/backspaces...but in some cases they will do work on yours as well. I don't know if they still advertise the service, but last I checked they would do it if they were comfortable doing so. Prices are pretty good, even for new-made wheels.

The only downside is the turnaround is a bit slow, more at the shops convenience than the customers, but maybe I was unlucky because my width combo needed a wider barrel they had run out of.

70Firetruck · 02-19-2014, 01:49 AM

Ok, got the offset changed. Actually had the wheels reversed to get the minimum back space. Yes I'll be narrowing the axle

. They ended up at 2" 7/8 backspace

Stockton Wheel did them and they came out great. They sandblasted them too! Not sure if I'm going to clear them or paint them.

But yes it took them over 4 weeks to get them done. But I wasn't in a hurry. And it was only 100 per wheel. Good price I thought. If I did them myself it woulda cost me more in time.

**PGSigns** · 02-19-2014, 09:46 AM

Look good. What are you going to do about the valve stem? Are you going to weld them up and move them to the front?
Jimmy

Rochlow · 02-19-2014, 07:09 PM

Nice.. Would like to see the mounted on the truck, when you get a chance.

theastronaut · 02-19-2014, 07:35 PM

Just did this today on a pair of wheels for my VW. Didn't like the sucked-in look so I moved the rim outward 1.25" to fill up the wheel opening better. Gotta finish welding them up and mount the tires next.

Before/After

70Firetruck · 02-20-2014, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rochlow

Nice.. Would like to see the mounted on the truck, when you get a chance.

Unfortunately it will be awhile before there on the truck.

07-09-2013, 08:37 AM	#1
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Changing steel wheel offset I'm thinking of doing a set of the 22" GM transit wheels on my truck. However, I hate that they have 6" backspacing. I was thinking of having the backspacing on a pair changed. I know that Stockton Wheel does this, but I was wondering if there were any other companies that provide this service? __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

07-09-2013, 04:30 PM	#2
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Changing steel wheel offset I think The Wheelsmith does it. I also know of this place, but I have not used them: http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/index.html Here is another I found with a bing search: http://www.automedia.com/Wheel_Widening/res20101101ww/1 Hope this helps... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

07-09-2013, 05:52 PM	#3
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Changing steel wheel offset I saw those after I posted this. I'm going to contact them. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

07-11-2013, 09:55 AM	#4
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Changing steel wheel offset Talked to Weldcraft and they said their machines were not big enough to do a 22" wheel. Waiting to hear back from Stockton to see if I buy a set __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

07-11-2013, 10:58 AM	#5
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: Changing steel wheel offset Depending on where the drop center is located on the rims, you may be able to cut the centers out and flip the rims to get less backspacing. Some rims have a very narrow drop center so there isn't much room to move the center around to change the backspacing enough. I tried on a set of 18x8 Titan steelies with around 6" of backspacing but the drop center was too narrow. I would have had to narrow the axle to get them under the bedsides since the backspacing changed to around 2" after flipping the centers. The valve stem hole would have to be filled and redrilled too. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

12-02-2013, 11:14 PM	#6
70Firetruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Novato, ca Posts: 20	Re: Changing steel wheel offset I think I'm going to try, I'll let you know how it works. If I fail, I'll go to Stockton wheel, there in my back yard compared to you guys.

12-03-2013, 02:58 AM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Changing steel wheel offset Is Stockton in business? I remember them shutting the doors when the owner passed. Never heard the re-opened. One guy that used to widen wheels & did stuff old school was Eric Vaughn. He did a set (wider & bs change) for my old x-cop car/Mustang years ago. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-09-2013, 09:38 PM	#8
davbowen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: grand blanc.mi. Posts: 175	Re: Changing steel wheel offset try these guys. $80 per wheel http://www.rallyamerica.com/Original...ed_Wheels.html

12-10-2013, 12:11 AM	#9
LUCKIN-FOU I'M NOT SCARED I HAVE A PLASMA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The PLACE Posts: 172	Re: Changing steel wheel offset A couple of years ago I got some wheels from Stockton they were wrong and I had to wait 6 months for them. I know a few of guys who have gotten wheels from them and they were not happy. __________________ Lou Santiago US Navy Retired/World Traveler Car Builder/Welder/Airport Investigator garageinsidertv.com [FORUM] WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FISH. I GUESS I'M SCREWED BECAUSED I HATE FISHING.

12-10-2013, 04:32 AM	#11
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Changing steel wheel offset I worked with Diamond Racing wheels, which luckily for me is about 20 minutes from my house. They do a lot for circle track and dirt racing, where steel wheels are pretty darn common. They make a ton of steel wheels in all sizes/width/backspaces...but in some cases they will do work on yours as well. I don't know if they still advertise the service, but last I checked they would do it if they were comfortable doing so. Prices are pretty good, even for new-made wheels. The only downside is the turnaround is a bit slow, more at the shops convenience than the customers, but maybe I was unlucky because my width combo needed a wider barrel they had run out of. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

02-19-2014, 01:49 AM	#12
70Firetruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Novato, ca Posts: 20	Re: Changing steel wheel offset Ok, got the offset changed. Actually had the wheels reversed to get the minimum back space. Yes I'll be narrowing the axle. They ended up at 2" 7/8 backspace Stockton Wheel did them and they came out great. They sandblasted them too! Not sure if I'm going to clear them or paint them. But yes it took them over 4 weeks to get them done. But I wasn't in a hurry. And it was only 100 per wheel. Good price I thought. If I did them myself it woulda cost me more in time.

02-19-2014, 09:46 AM	#13
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Changing steel wheel offset Look good. What are you going to do about the valve stem? Are you going to weld them up and move them to the front? Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-19-2014, 07:09 PM	#14
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Changing steel wheel offset Nice.. Would like to see the mounted on the truck, when you get a chance. __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

02-19-2014, 07:35 PM	#15
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: Changing steel wheel offset Just did this today on a pair of wheels for my VW. Didn't like the sucked-in look so I moved the rim outward 1.25" to fill up the wheel opening better. Gotta finish welding them up and mount the tires next. Before/After __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc



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