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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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Re-drilling rims??

Anyone know anyone that re-drills rims? I got 4x114.3 rims, and I'm probably gonna have a 5x114.3 setup soon...and I really wanna use my BBS rims on my 7...lol.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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I saw this a couple of days ago on kijiji.

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ189465514

416-788-7256 OR 905-717-1260
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 07:29 AM
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that looked like a pretty sketchy drill setup.... also because it is a 4 bolt, you may not be able to drill into a 5 bolt that easily... some holes may be too close for comfort.... easier to just buy new wheels....
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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It's not going to be safe, because you'd be making a 4 bolt wheel 5 bolt, two holes will be way too close, so you wouldn't be able to get the proper lug seat made. Besides, most wheels have structural differences in the hub from where the lugs are to where they're not that'd make it impossible, even if you were taking a 5 bolt and drilling it to another 5 bolt setup. Sell your wheels and get new ones, that is the only way.
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 08:23 AM
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Yea, I came to that conclusion quite quickly, it'd structurally weaken it too much. If I wanna use 'em i'll have to do a 5-bolt to 4-bolt conversion...haha. Either way...i'll definitely find some use for them.
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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Hub adapters won't work?
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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Where could I find a set of those?
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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Again, due to the 4 to 5 bolt difference, you won't be able to get adapters to work for you, besides, they add at least 1" or so, making wheels that'd otherwise fit stick out too far.
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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I didn't think so...lol, but thanks for clarifying. Thank you guys for your help
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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Try Curbed.Ca they do a real nice job, weld up the old holes redrill etc
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