Widen alloy rims?

[LSX-438]

Has anyone had alloy rims widened? What was your experience? I am looking to get a "standard looking" set of VE 18's widended to fit some big rubber. Dunno if it is really done/safe/economical. Thoughts?

[Evman]

Found this thread, just reading through it myself :)

Link (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=94555)