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  1. 02-02-2014, 11:26 #1
    Biggs
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    Increasing centre bore size on alloy wheels

    Has anybody done this ?

    Is it safe to do ?

    Any recommendations of where to get it done ?

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    Re: Increasing centre bore size on alloy wheels

    I'd get some hub centric spacers that act as the adapters for the wheels rather than butcher the wheels on a lathe.
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    Re: Increasing centre bore size on alloy wheels

    I just had mine done mate I had the centre bores took out to fit my 5 as there was loads of metal and I aint a fan of spacers and so on.
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    Re: Increasing centre bore size on alloy wheels

    Just get a decent machine shop to open it up on a lathe. Its common practise, hardly butchering a wheel. Far safer than spacers and cheaper.
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    Re: Increasing centre bore size on alloy wheels

    I have in the past had wheel bearings go on me a lot quicker due to using spacers. Quick and easy option but in the long run pain in the arse and cost more!
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    Re: Increasing centre bore size on alloy wheels

    Can anyone recommend a good machining shop near London/Herts.

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