Redrilling Rims... - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

shemicals · 04-19-2007, 03:16 AM

i got some sick rims and tires. 24's with low profile tires brand new and everything. I want to get them redrilled for a tacoma. where would i get chrome rims redrilled?

ir1d3d1rt · 08-20-2007, 12:11 AM

try a local machine shop.

Pineapple · 08-20-2007, 10:03 AM

Or try to find adaptor.

RedPhoenix · 08-20-2007, 07:25 PM

or dont do it because its unsafe?

sell them... dont use them

bob h · 01-27-2008, 12:24 AM

redrilling and changing wheel bolt patterns is no big deal. However there are limits as to what you can do. I do not suggest trying to do this yourself. It takes specialized equipment designed just for completing the task at hand. Changing an existing bolt pattern requires the use of pressed-in steel inserts. The actual finished product ends up being stronger than a wheel with the standard aluminum factory drilled seat. you might try the below link for more information. Hope this helps.

http://extremewheels.net/aaa.html

w203 · 01-27-2008, 12:32 AM

that place sells the service, try getting an outside source for a review on redrilling wheels

the wheel bolt location are pretty close to each other to make a statement saying its not safe to redrill and have the new holes closer to each other. not to mention the added weight which means more strain on the holes. its possible yes, but safe? reliable? efficient?

bob h · 01-27-2008, 08:22 AM

OEM wheels are blank when they are cast. the wheel are drilled before they are painted or chromed. Aftermarket wheels done the same way. With that said many aftermarket wheels have two sets of differnet holes in them. To correctly answer your questions I would need to know more specific information about the wheel in question and the application change needed. Adding new holes to a wheel or changing the existing bolt pattern in a wheel is perfectly safe and efficient within limitations. When the car manufactures started using aluminum they used steel inserts for the holes. This practice changed to just conical seat holes drilled in the aluminum to cut costs. The use of steel inserts for the lug hole seat is starting a new surge as OEM again but only on high cars.