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Thread: Ford Hotwire mags... can be redrilled?

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    Ford Hotwire mags... can be redrilled?

    can these http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....id=p2759.l1259 be redrilled to 4x100? they're 4x108 atm if im not mistaken? rayray? jarred? anyone else know? thanks guys
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    Probably can be redrilled, if the have a flat back/mounting surface.

    Don't know if they'll clear the calipers though, I thkn Alex g had a set a while back and had to shave his calipers a bit to get them on.

    See if you can borrow one to try on perhaps. hahah it's the only way to tell for sure


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    Quote Originally Posted by Jarred View Post
    Probably can be redrilled, if the have a flat back/mounting surface.
    Yeah, have them take a picture of the back of the wheel if possible.

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    yay they have a flat surface. how much does it cost to redrill wheels?
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    You only want to re-drill wheels if they have caps imo

    Also these come in 4x100 so keep an eye out

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    Quote Originally Posted by evorobin View Post
    You only want to re-drill wheels if they have caps imo
    Good point, would look like ass after a redrill. I suppose alternatively you could try and fashion a cap that covers the wheel lugs, similar to the caps on a few steelies.

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    You could get them to fit I reckon. Only 2mm difference in the stud pattern, just drill the holes out a little bit and they can fit. Seen it done a few times on 4x108 and 4x100 wheels. Specially guys that want to fit 4x100 wheels on Peugeot's etc etc

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    You're thinking about the 4x98 patterns, not 4x108! That 2mm difference in PCD between 4x98 and 4x100 can be "eliminated" by using wobbly bolts. They're meant to be completely safe as well, but it's best to go with bolts that have had regulations approval.

    Edit: they're known as "corrective bolts" too - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adWfw2a-U6M
    Last edited by rayray086; 13-06-2008 at 10:21 PM.

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    Woops, your right! Haha, few beers and panadols make my head go stupid! Yeah thats what I mean though! Cheers Ray!

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