Re-drilling holes on rims?
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Re-drilling holes on rims?
Ok besides getting a new set of rims I really like my Lowenhart LDR's on my mercedes E class. The lug pattern are 5 x 112 with hub size 66.56 with 38 offset. Lexus GS 5 X 114.3 hub size 60.06 with -/+ 38 offset. Any suggestion on how to make the rims fit? With the exception of using hubcentric rings. Would it be wise to just get the hole redrilled through existing holes to a bigger size or redrill next to the 5 x 112 pattern? And where do they do this and is it expensive?
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It should be too expensive to redrill, give it 100 bucks tops. You might be able to do it yourself. Better test fit the wheels on with 2-3 lugs to make sure the wheel doesn't stick out of the fender. From my past experiences, e-class wheels or benz wheels on particular stick out a bit.
YOU MUST GET HUB RINGS, otherwise the wheels won't be centered and it will shake a lot!
YOU MUST GET HUB RINGS, otherwise the wheels won't be centered and it will shake a lot!
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Not even new holes? On the Lowenhart rims it only has 5 x 112 holes with enough room for new ones. And if make bigger holes from a 5 x 112 to 5 x114.3 what will be the problem?
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I just had a set of GFG wheels off an s550 redrilled to fit my gs and made hubcentric rings. I had to get the backspacing on the rears milled down also. I put them on the car but need to adjust the suspension because the rears still dont tuck. I paid around 350 for everthing but it was done right. Ive had wheels drilled before and never had a problem. I will have pics up as soon.
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