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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 12:42 PM
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To be more specific...I need my 1991 15" wheels to have the center bore (centering ring) machined out to a larger diameter? Can that be done by a machine shop? Will it do anything to the wheels structural rigidity?
Old Dec 16, 2002 | 12:54 PM
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i don't know if its possible but why ?
Old Dec 16, 2002 | 01:48 PM
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I am running the H&R spacers for the 99 spec wheels, but I wanted to put my OEM 15" on for winter. the center bore is different for the two wheels. So the spacer centering hub will not fit with the OEM wheel. I dont want to take the spacer off b/c its not easy to do (they tend to seize on because its aluminum) So I just wanted to get my OE's machined to fit the spacer.



Just wondering if this is a dumb/possible idea or not
Old Dec 16, 2002 | 02:10 PM
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ohhh...... hmmmm........
Old Dec 16, 2002 | 02:25 PM
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it can be done by a GOOD machine shop.
Old Dec 16, 2002 | 02:59 PM
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if its only a leete bit it shouldnt hurt anything



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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Dec 16 2002, 12:59 PM
if its only a leete bit it shouldnt hurt anything



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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 08:18 PM
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i think its only a leetle bit of metal, personally i wouldnt do it



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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 02:09 AM
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If it's that much of a a hassle to pull the spacers out you might want to find a GOOD shop to do it.
Old Dec 28, 2002 | 03:14 AM
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Sure, it can be done. I've bored out a few center bores on a few sets of wheels. Just find a good machine shop. Should be around $50-100 to do.



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