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KA24DESOneThree · 06-26-2004, 11:12 PM

Ok, so I was flipping my sign today and I was thinking about 5x114.3 wheels and how cool they usually are. Then the thought crossed my mind, what if you could re-drill a wheel? Well... can you? I know how a wheel is subjected to much stress, but there are plenty of dual-pattern wheels out there. I'm guessing it would depend on the thickness of the mating surface and general strength of the wheel's material. Can anyone shed some light on this subject?

thx247 · 06-26-2004, 11:44 PM

I don't see why you can't drill certian wheels yourself, Tirerack offers drilled K1's for example. It's not something I would take lightly though, most wheels today are designed as light as they can be and removing material can have many unforseen consequences.

There are plenty of decent race shops that could give you their opinion on this subject- I honestly think this question can only be properly answered by someone with years and years of experince dealing with wheels.

Salty_X · 06-27-2004, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by thx247

I don't see why you can't drill certian wheels yourself, Tirerack offers drilled K1's for example. It's not something I would take lightly though, most wheels today are designed as light as they can be and removing material can have many unforseen consequences.

There are plenty of decent race shops that could give you their opinion on this subject- I honestly think this question can only be properly answered by someone with years and years of experince dealing with wheels.

TireRack drills their K1s from blanks, and more than likely wouldn't do multiple patterns on the same wheel.
Also, a lot of wheels have weird "decoration holes" in between the actual bolt holes, which may interfere with the pattern you're trying to drill. Other than that I think the hardest part will be finding a shop that will assume the liability...

nightwalker · 06-27-2004, 02:47 AM

I say DO IT! Be sure to let us know if your rim passes you up on the highway.

KA24DESOneThree · 06-27-2004, 05:34 PM

Hey, I never said I'd do it. I think I'll just deal with the lack of styles... more likely than not it'd take cryogenic treatment to make it strong enough; oh, and lots of money.

06-26-2004, 11:12 PM	#1
KA24DESOneThree Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SD County SoCal Age: 39 Posts: 2,564 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: KA24DESOneThree Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Redrilling Wheels Ok, so I was flipping my sign today and I was thinking about 5x114.3 wheels and how cool they usually are. Then the thought crossed my mind, what if you could re-drill a wheel? Well... can you? I know how a wheel is subjected to much stress, but there are plenty of dual-pattern wheels out there. I'm guessing it would depend on the thickness of the mating surface and general strength of the wheel's material. Can anyone shed some light on this subject?

06-27-2004, 02:47 AM	#4
nightwalker Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay area Age: 46 Posts: 2,146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I say DO IT! Be sure to let us know if your rim passes you up on the highway. __________________ In life, we often cast the line of hope fishing for the best possible opportunity. Sometimes with enough effort, the things we catch are nothing short of amazing.

06-26-2004, 11:44 PM	#2
thx247 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: bay area Posts: 1,455 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't see why you can't drill certian wheels yourself, Tirerack offers drilled K1's for example. It's not something I would take lightly though, most wheels today are designed as light as they can be and removing material can have many unforseen consequences. There are plenty of decent race shops that could give you their opinion on this subject- I honestly think this question can only be properly answered by someone with years and years of experince dealing with wheels.

06-27-2004, 05:34 PM	#5
KA24DESOneThree Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SD County SoCal Age: 39 Posts: 2,564 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: KA24DESOneThree Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Hey, I never said I'd do it. I think I'll just deal with the lack of styles... more likely than not it'd take cryogenic treatment to make it strong enough; oh, and lots of money.