dbragg

iTrader: (7)

i have recently aquired a set of work ewing wheels that are 5x112. i need these to install on the 5 lug swap on my 1st gen, which is 5x114. well i figurd i could just get them filled an redrilled, well, i cant find ANYONE to do it that isnt way out of state. i need to be able to run these wheels by the end of the month or i have to buy another set, for Deal's Gap. i test fitted the wheels to my hubs and they fit on the hubs. the only problems were that the studs were up against the outer parts of the lug wholes. it fit flush to the hub and everything,it just didnt slide off as easily as a 5x114 wheel would. i was going to use shank style lug nuts, but i think regular would work better in this situation. if i got lug nuts and got them on there tight do you think itd be safe to run these wheels? it wouldnt be for long, just until i got them fixed. BUT i would be taking the car to the Deal's Gap neet in about a moth to drive the tail of the dragon. i dont want something to **** up and possibly hurt my girlfriend and i. any feedback is greatly appreciated.

andrewb70

Put the crack pipe down and get the right wheels.

Andrew

Black91n/a

I suppose you could, but you'd be gambling with your life. THIS IS NOT RECOMMENDED! Get the right wheels.

chinaman

I don't think the 5x112 will line up with the 5x114 holes. If you have a Benz the 5x112 will fit perfectly.

dbragg

iTrader: (7)

chinema---whats a benz?

i took the inserts out today and tried mounting the wheels to the hubs, wont work. the wheel isnt centered. ive tried to call machine shops and im calling some more tomorrow. if i cant get them machine or find a way, then i guess ill have to buy another set of wheels.

chinaman

You know....Mercedes Benz. I am a Benz tech and the bolt pattern for them is 5x112

NeoTuri

iTrader: (2)

Don't do it!

There will be undesired forces and stress on parts which weren't designed for such abuse, and this may substantially increase the likelihood of failure.

dbragg

iTrader: (7)

ahh gotcha chinaman

im not going to run them. im ordering another set tomorrow or so. i will just have to hold off on running these wheels till i can get them filled and redrilled. a teacher at a local college that teaches a CNC class told me itd probably be around $500...for just two. i dont think thatll be the case. i just need to find a wheel shop thatll do it

SoontobeLS1'd

$250/piece insane for wheel drilling. I had some wheels drilled for $15/piece when I bought them (Performance Wheel and Tire in Denver). It doesn't take a damn CNC to drill lug patterns. Good luck.

dbragg

iTrader: (7)

what lug pattern did your wheels start out as? what did they end up as? thanks

gishgish

Just have a custom adapter made, about $100 a pair.
http://www.wheeladapter.com/home.asp