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 Post subject: Got a Question?
PostPosted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:57 pm 
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Does anyone know where you can get rear steel wheels 15x12 in a offset? I would like to have a 2 inch offset but 3 would work.
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 Post subject: Re: Got a Question?
PostPosted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:59 pm 
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I ordered my 15x12 steel wheels online,,forget where ,,,but I cut the center out and custom fit my offset and rewelded it..Done this twice with good luck each time.,,,fwiw

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 Post subject: Re: Got a Question?
PostPosted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:14 pm 
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Thanks I had thought about that but wasnt sure how well it would work. What did you use to cut the center out?
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 Post subject: Re: Got a Question?
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I used a cut off wheel on an air die grinder , and a carbide cuttting tool on the air die grinder,,,it takes some work but just cut the weld out,,,once you got it seperated use a side grinder to clean it up. If you leave the tire on you can set the offset the way you like, and check for trueness by simpley bolting the wheel on the buggy and rotating it slowly. I set up a indicator with a concrete block with something clamped to it. The center is a snug fit even before welding so it don't slip out easy. Once you get happy with the trueness just spot weld it in 4 places then stitch it back up like it was from the factory. is this clear as mud?

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 Post subject: Re: Got a Question?
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yeah that helps alot. It dont sound too bad! I may try it on the wheels i have before buying a new set just in case. Thanks alot .
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 Post subject: Re: Got a Question?
PostPosted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:31 pm 
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Firebug wrote:
is this clear as mud?

You have clear mud down there? :lol:

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