ideas on SR Alloys

[Simon 1867]

I keep seeing cars with "deepdish alloys" Think thats what they are called. Ive had the idea of getting a second set of SR alloys making them into deepdish alloys.

Whats peoples thoughts? has anyone seen a set, got a picture maybe.
Also if you have done this to a set of wheels can you give me a rough road to go down with regards price and where might do this type of work.

Thanks

[Iain]

Wasn't aware you could modify an alloy wheel in such a way. Pics of what you've seen?

[L14MNP]

I seen a company advertising 'banding' of alloys on eBay once. Surely impossible though.

Simon, want a nice set of low ET polished 13x7 Superlites? /Shameless self promotion.

[swedge]

not quite banded though

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x233/Wolfsburgstore/wwwwolfsburgstorebe1267.jpg

[craig green]

/\ f**k off! /\

[Royston]

I don't think it is feasible due to the offset;)

You would need to machine them accurately, need 2 rims per wheel, machine a groove for a sealing o ring and then drill and tap/ counter bore the face to clamp the parts together.

Sharp machined corners could induce failure:eek: threads could pull out:eek:

Insurance company would walk away in the event of an accident.............

I would steer well clear, run the risk of a nasty failure, and we wouldn't want that would we;)

Find some nice other wheels:)

[Calamity Josh]

If you want deep dish just go for banded steels, the'd probably be much cheaper and defenatly be much safer(if you get a professional to do it)

[MK999]

Seen alloy banding before, not completely ridiculous, same process as steel pretty much, tig welded bands into the alloys.

[Simon 1867]

it was just an idea... thanks for the advice though, I had in the back of my mind what Royston has said so I think i will give them a miss and stick on the idea of steels