Importance of correct Centrebore?

[schoona]

Morning all,

I have found a nice set of wheels described as "16", 5 stud, PCD 100, Counter bore 76.2mm".

Don't know why he called it counterbore but nayway, the point I'm raising is:

The CB is 76.2mm, ours is 57.1. Is this a problem? If so, are there mechanisms/processes (getting it filled and re-bored) to cure this?

Much appreciated,
Mal

[Tim]

most aftermarket rims normally come with a big cb. Your local wheel store should be able to supply hub centric rings to fix the problem

[rayray086]

Yep, even some tyre shops might carry some. You can get them in plastic but if you can, go for the metal ones. They're cheap as well, don't expect to pay more than $50 for a set of four.

[schoona]

Bugger it, it's not just wheels + postage anymore, its the hub centric rings + spacers, and im not so sure they will fit anywhere near inside the guards and im not prepared to do archwork for them

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Alloy-Wheels-...d=p3286.c0.m14

[Preen59]

You being an apprentice machinist could turn some rings up, too. Be a good job to learn on if you've got the time. Just knock them up out of some aluminium.

[peedman]

yeh i need 15mm and 16mm spacers to run those wheels so ur gonna need the same. u also need tuner bolts as regular bolt heads are too fat. add that with tyres = a bit exxy, but ive had most of the parts laying about. when ray finishes refurbing them itll go on my diesel.