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greendb7 03-21-2011 09:23 PM

Milling down hub of wheel? anybody?
 
I'm wondering if anybody has ever milled down the hub of a wheel in order to raise the offset?
Basically, there's a set of wheels I want but they are SO close to my specs, just the offsets of the front wheels are off.
Would like to hear opinions and experiences of other people
thanks

falcon 03-21-2011 09:28 PM

Yes you can do it, wheel shops like Greens do it all the time. That's how most wheel manufactures get their offsets anyways.. You have to make sure there is a minimum amount there... the shop you bring it to will know.

!e.lo_ 03-22-2011 02:52 AM

Wheels are designed a certain way, and pass certain tests.

Short answer: Yes you can do it, but run risks. Mainly tampering with the structural integrity, load points, etc.

I work at a wheel manufacturing plant, and constantly, wheels are being tested and gauged in every dimension to ensure they are within standards. Out of standard, not safe, remelted.

Nlkko 03-22-2011 09:06 AM

Buy wheels that fit better. I wouldn't mess with the wheels' structural integrity.

originalhypa 03-22-2011 09:17 AM

I've had it done before when running VW wheels on my old Honda.
Basically we took the wheels to Panther who took off 15mm of offset, allowing me to sink the wheel. This was about 10 years ago, and the wheels are still kicking around the scene.

Take it to someone who knows what they are doing, and you can get away with adding, and removing offset. To a certain degree.


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