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 Sep 27 2010, 11:17 PM
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Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 98 Joined: 27-November 09 Member No.: 7,103  |
Hey I got a set of aluminum vette wheels for my Camaro. The fronts fit fine but the rears don't quite make it. A little too small. I know alot of guys use these on Camaros what is the best idea to get them to fit? They"ll be on a race car so I don't want to mess up the weight and balance. The center of the hub that goes into the hole in the rims is too big.
thanks Lee This post has been edited by leebo: Sep 27 2010, 11:19 PM |
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Sep 28 2010, 02:17 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
take a carbide bit in an air powered die grinder and open the center hole in the wheel up a small amount. Do all 4 wheels. No real risk of causing any issues.
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Sep 28 2010, 02:09 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 239 Joined: 8-May 09 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 4,935 |
I did the opposite and ground off ~1/16" from the rear axle hubs. Used my handy Harbour Freight $10 die grinder and $4 grinding stones.
Wheel is now lug-centric instead of hub centric. |
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Sep 28 2010, 05:33 PM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
I use a 2" drum sander on a cordless drill - just takes a few passes around the ID of the hole in the wheel.
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Oct 8 2010, 01:32 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 98 Joined: 27-November 09 Member No.: 7,103 |
Thanks guys, that's what I thought just wanted a second opinion before I messed up my wheels.
Lee |
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