- #1
- TheSandman1 [OP]
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Sep 14th, 2020 3:44 am
I got a sweet deal on a set of winter rims/tires. Only after the fact did I notice the center bore being too small for my vehicle ( rim CB 57.1 / car CB 70.3 ). The difference is quite drastic. I've been pondering solutions, boring is one that I don't want to do so what is left? Spacers ? Selling is another option but is rather find a "keep" option.
- #2
- hewjas
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Sep 14th, 2020 9:20 am
TheSandman1 wrote: ↑ I got a sweet deal on a set of winter rims/tires. ...
it's not a sweet deal if it's the wrong size...
No options if you don't want to bore or run spacers (which could mean new studs too). Time to sell and try again.
- #3
- peteryorkuca
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Sep 14th, 2020 10:16 am
Rim can't be fitted to your car!
Unless you grab a hacksaw and do a hackjob.
- #4
- EP32k2
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Sep 14th, 2020 10:25 am
Nah don't bore out the wheels. Cut the hub down!
- #5
- Cheapo-Findo
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Sep 14th, 2020 10:29 am
Time to buy another car to have the rims/tires fit.
WOULD SOMEBODY THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!
- #6
- engineered
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Sep 14th, 2020 11:13 am
Well, the only realistic way to keep them is to swap your hubs out with one that fits the rims.
If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.
- #7
- eclone
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Sep 14th, 2020 11:28 am
You'll have to measure the lip on the hub to see what mm spacer is needed to clear it. Most stock studs can only take 5mm spacers at most while still giving enough thread for enough rotations. Bolt on spacers isn't going to work since they're typically designed to keep the same bore on both sides.
- #8
- LeisureSuitL
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Sep 14th, 2020 11:41 am
You could use wheel spacers that are thick enough to basically cover the centerbore, then it won't be an issue. What could be an issue though would be the space in the wheel well, but you'd have to just try that.
Something like this:
https://www.yotamasters.com/shop/wheel- ... -5-on-5-5/
- #9
- TheSandman1 [OP]
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Sep 14th, 2020 11:42 am
That's what I was thinking. Running a very very mild spacer to clear the hub lip. Im going to measure today but I believe it's 5-6 mm lip at most. Never ran a spacer on steel wheels, debating it though.
eclone wrote: ↑ You'll have to measure the lip on the hub to see what mm spacer is needed to clear it. Most stock studs can only take 5mm spacers at most while still giving enough thread for enough rotations. Bolt on spacers isn't going to work since they're typically designed to keep the same bore on both sides.
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- KevinM56081
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Sep 14th, 2020 11:45 am
Find a set of rims that fit and have the tires remounted. Sell the rims you have?
- #11
- warpdwhim
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Sep 14th, 2020 12:03 pm
KevinM56081 wrote: ↑ Find a set of rims that fit and have the tires remounted. Sell the rims you have?
This x1000!!!!!
People will believe what they want to believe whether fact or fiction.
'tis most frustrating when they aren't open to see and/or learn which is which.
- #12
- Anikiri
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Sep 14th, 2020 1:08 pm
Don't use spacers, lol. Worst idea ever.
- #13
- matrixfwd
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Sep 14th, 2020 2:33 pm
if you didn't even know how to buy the right fitting rims in the first place, don't you think you will strike out again on 'spacers'? don't take the risk, these wheels/tires connect you to the road and is a safety issue if you don't know what you are doing. Next thing you know, with spacers you'll have vibration issues.. or your tire treads will wear out weirdly.
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- Trooob
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Sep 14th, 2020 3:16 pm
If your center bore is wrong, I bet your offset is wrong too. Lol, did you do any research before buying this paperweight?
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- er34er34
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Sep 14th, 2020 3:21 pm
If you missed the bore size, are you sure you also looked to see if your new wheels have the right bolt pattern?.... I hope you realize it's not just the number of holes right?
It would suck for you to cut your Hub/wheels(if that were even possible), just to realize the wheels are 5x100, but you need 5x114.3 for example.
You made my day though - I literally laughed out loud while WFH and now the family thinks I'm crazy.
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- Trooob
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Sep 14th, 2020 6:59 pm
- #17
- 419justblaz
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Sep 14th, 2020 10:03 pm
OP what diameter wheels are they? I am looking for 57.1 bore 18" wheels for my Golf R,
- #18
- cowbunpants
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Sep 14th, 2020 10:16 pm
Please don't change rims from hub centric to lug centric.
You are asking to wear out bearings and suspension parts.
It will be cheaper in the long term to buy the correct rims.
Costco and everyone else has steel rims for fairly cheap.
....
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- spike1128
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Sep 14th, 2020 10:28 pm
TheSandman1 wrote: ↑ I got a sweet deal on a set of winter rims/tires. Only after the fact did I notice the center bore being too small for my vehicle ( rim CB 57.1 / car CB 70.3 ). The difference is quite drastic. I've been pondering solutions, boring is one that I don't want to do so what is left? Spacers ? Selling is another option but is rather find a "keep" option.
You can sell to me for cheap. My car centre bore is 57.1. What you are driving and what rim you trying to fit?
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- CaptSmethwick
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Sep 15th, 2020 6:34 am
The only solution is finding a shop with a drill press that can bore out the center hole to a precise diameter and also precisely in the middle of the wheel. Those shops are out there but that's a PITA transaction to be sure.
So, if that's not on, you need spacers. Problem is that 6mm of spacers is too much bolt thread to give up for your lugs so you're into new and longer bolts which probably should also be thicker/stronger to support the extra length. And if you don't change the hub's bolts, you run the risk of losing a wheel on the highway, injuring or killing yourself or somebody else.
When buying wheels, it's bolt pattern, offset, and center bore first, weight and diameter second, and whatever the heck else you want third.
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