Re-drilling alloys?

Magnumpi · Mar 13th, 2013, 22:55

Hi all, so what with the alloy wheel choice available to us 200 owners being fairly limited or expensive, i was thinking of getting some nice rims and having the PCD redrilled to suit.

My question is would there be any benefit to using a different type of nut taper to the 200 (cheaper more readily available?) or just stick to what we have.

I know it's not a DIY job and will be getting a local machinist to carry out the work. Any thoughts appreciated.

Paul

Antz · Mar 14th, 2013, 12:44

Ive seen wheels re-drilled but I wouldnt trust them on large power. It'd be better to get some proper spacers made up to convert the PCD from 5x108 to whatever you like than drilling them. Thats just my opinion though.

I dont know which PCD you could go for when drilling. It'd have to be 5 stud as 4 stud cant be drilled to 5 due to the bolt spacings whatever way.

If you got custom adapters you could use whatever you like though. Personally I'd go for Jap fitment along the lines of 5x114.3. They have some amazing wheels all rwd fitment that you can choose from.

barkster1971 · Mar 14th, 2013, 13:02

Most of the "newer" wheels would be a larger offset than a 240 so you'd need (25-30mm) spacers anyway even with the correct hub size (65.1)!

Magnumpi · Mar 14th, 2013, 20:00

Sorry should have been clearer, get them drilled to suit as in get the wheels drilled to 5x108. I've seen a set drilled before and as far as i'm aware there shouldn't be a problem if the wheel center is a solid lump rather than cast, the wheels in question are 3 piece split rims.

I like dish on my wheels so spacers/adapters are a no go as you instantly loose some dish.

Does anyone know the ET (offset) of the Virgo alloys, and ditto to Polaris'.

Antz · Mar 14th, 2013, 20:54

ET20 offset I think

ted242 · Mar 14th, 2013, 21:52

choice of wheels is pants without running spacers ive just realised my rotas wont fit as offset is of et48 even with a 35 mm spacer still a no go gutted to say the least so volans for me i think

ed

Magnumpi · Mar 14th, 2013, 22:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by ted242

choice of wheels is pants without running spacers ive just realised my rotas wont fit as offset is of et48 even with a 35 mm spacer still a no go gutted to say the least so volans for me i think

ed

Thats a bit of ball-ache!

I'm not dyslexic but when ever it comes to anything with numbers i'm easily lost, from phone numbers to DOB's lol, so things like ET pickle my brain a bit.

Basically if the mounting center/hub/face whatever you like to call it is exactly 50-50 between front and back of rims it has a 0 offset or a 0ET, is that correct?
So a wheel with the the face set further in towards the rear rim is negative numbers -, and forwards of the center point is +?
Sorry for all the questions but it's hard to find deffinitve answers as to what size width/diameter/offset wheels will fit, looking on TB's etc seems more like an excercise in wang waving rather than actual facts and figures.

ted242 · Mar 15th, 2013, 23:10

this link explains it all matey this is when i realised i was in the toilet

minesa240x3 · Mar 15th, 2013, 23:36

Sorry link isn't showing?
Regards Brian.

ted242 · Mar 16th, 2013, 08:56

http://people.physics.anu.edu.au/~am...pacer_info.htm

forgot to add it to post haha

ed

Mar 13th, 2013, 22:55	#1
Magnumpi Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 20:42 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surrey	Re-drilling alloys? Hi all, so what with the alloy wheel choice available to us 200 owners being fairly limited or expensive, i was thinking of getting some nice rims and having the PCD redrilled to suit. My question is would there be any benefit to using a different type of nut taper to the 200 (cheaper more readily available?) or just stick to what we have. I know it's not a DIY job and will be getting a local machinist to carry out the work. Any thoughts appreciated. Paul __________________ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Wanted 240 parts: Front black hockey sticks Saloon rear lights Front suspension struts

Mar 14th, 2013, 12:44	#2
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Ive seen wheels re-drilled but I wouldnt trust them on large power. It'd be better to get some proper spacers made up to convert the PCD from 5x108 to whatever you like than drilling them. Thats just my opinion though. I dont know which PCD you could go for when drilling. It'd have to be 5 stud as 4 stud cant be drilled to 5 due to the bolt spacings whatever way. If you got custom adapters you could use whatever you like though. Personally I'd go for Jap fitment along the lines of 5x114.3. They have some amazing wheels all rwd fitment that you can choose from. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Mar 14th, 2013, 13:02	#3
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 16:56 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	spacers Most of the "newer" wheels would be a larger offset than a 240 so you'd need (25-30mm) spacers anyway even with the correct hub size (65.1)! __________________ new engine! new car!

Mar 14th, 2013, 20:00	#4
Magnumpi Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 20:42 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surrey	Sorry should have been clearer, get them drilled to suit as in get the wheels drilled to 5x108. I've seen a set drilled before and as far as i'm aware there shouldn't be a problem if the wheel center is a solid lump rather than cast, the wheels in question are 3 piece split rims. I like dish on my wheels so spacers/adapters are a no go as you instantly loose some dish. Does anyone know the ET (offset) of the Virgo alloys, and ditto to Polaris'. __________________ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Wanted 240 parts: Front black hockey sticks Saloon rear lights Front suspension struts

Mar 14th, 2013, 20:54	#5
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	ET20 offset I think __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Mar 14th, 2013, 21:52	#6
ted242 Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2019 17:42 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: braintree	choice of wheels is pants without running spacers ive just realised my rotas wont fit as offset is of et48 even with a 35 mm spacer still a no go gutted to say the least so volans for me i think ed __________________ 240 GLT Charcoal Grey (soon to be boosted)

Mar 15th, 2013, 23:10	#8
ted242 Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2019 17:42 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: braintree	this link explains it all matey this is when i realised i was in the toilet __________________ 240 GLT Charcoal Grey (soon to be boosted)

Mar 15th, 2013, 23:36	#9
minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	Sorry link isn't showing? Regards Brian.

Mar 16th, 2013, 08:56	#10
ted242 Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2019 17:42 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: braintree	http://people.physics.anu.edu.au/~am...pacer_info.htm forgot to add it to post haha ed __________________ 240 GLT Charcoal Grey (soon to be boosted)

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