Hey guys,
Looking at buying a used set of HRE 549s. They're currently 17x8. I understand it's possible to make them wider using different lips, but is it possible to step them up to 18"? These use 40-hole lips and barrels.
I've e-mailed a few vendors that sell various wheel rebuilding parts. One vendor I spoke to said it's probably not possible because they're already using a step lip instead of a reverse lip. Another vendor said the opposite. I haven't heard back from HRE directly. Does this make sense?
Sorry if this seems like a dumb question... I've rebuilt wheels before, but have never changed the dimensions of a wheel so I'm just hoping to get some input from those who are experienced in this area.
Thanks in advance!
Corey
Looking at buying a used set of HRE 549s. They're currently 17x8. I understand it's possible to make them wider using different lips, but is it possible to step them up to 18"? These use 40-hole lips and barrels.
I've e-mailed a few vendors that sell various wheel rebuilding parts. One vendor I spoke to said it's probably not possible because they're already using a step lip instead of a reverse lip. Another vendor said the opposite. I haven't heard back from HRE directly. Does this make sense?
Sorry if this seems like a dumb question... I've rebuilt wheels before, but have never changed the dimensions of a wheel so I'm just hoping to get some input from those who are experienced in this area.
Thanks in advance!
Corey
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