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I have a set of nearly new XXR 530 wheels with less than 1,000 mile old tyres on. Maxxis MAZ1 tyres 245x40x18 fitted all round. Really aggressive stance.
Adz, how much meat is there behind the hub? Could they be machined down to say ET25 or 30?? i.e is there enough behind the hub to take 5-10mm of metal off?
Morning mate, please see attached a couple of pictures for the back of the wheel I grabbed on the way out the house. I would suggest there is meat on the hub but I can't say I'm an expert in aftermarket wheels. Adam
Ooooh it looks like there could be enough to take 5mm off....I've got a few outgoings at the min, but if they're still here when I've cleared them, I'll take them off your hands
Ooooh it looks like there could be enough to take 5mm off....I've got a few outgoings at the min, but if they're still here when I've cleared them, I'll take them off your hands
If you do that just be careful you don't go too far, as the material left behind each wheel bolt will be significantly decreased and wheel mountings compromised. The wheels bolt holes are machined to suit the offset from the factory. Also don't forget to re-machine the spiggot ring diameters.
Sorry to throw a spanner in the works. GLWTS. Lovely wheels.
If you do that just be careful you don't go too far, as the material left behind each wheel bolt will be significantly decreased and wheel mountings compromised. The wheels bolt holes are machined to suit the offset from the factory. Also don't forget to re-machine the spiggot ring diameters.
Sorry to throw a spanner in the works. GLWTS. Lovely wheels.
Cheers mate, I know that they're designed to be a certain way so would be careful not to take too much off, even just pinching a few mm would be helpful. As women say, every mm counts. if they don't they're lying.
There's no way in hell I'd be machining material off some wheels. Buy the proper size and stop being daft. Wheel failure at high speed is no laughing matter especially for the sake of saving a small bit of cash. Have a word with yourself.
Adz, how much meat is there behind the hub? Could they be machined down to say ET25 or 30?? i.e is there enough behind the hub to take 5-10mm of metal off?
Hi there
I wouldn't do this and I wouldn't machine anything from wheels
Those wheels we are run on the wagon which has have narrow wings at rear and here is picture how they looks from rear
We run -2.00 camber at front and -1.5 at rear
Thanks,Jura
Originally Posted by jeffwrx
Will these fit a blob eye wrx or are they to wide?
Thanks
Hi there
Yes they should fit easily,with bit of camber and they should fit easily on any WRX or STI
Thanks,Jura
Originally Posted by ATWRX
Cheers mate, I know that they're designed to be a certain way so would be careful not to take too much off, even just pinching a few mm would be helpful. As women say, every mm counts. if they don't they're lying.
As above don't touch the material from wheels,simply is not worth it
There's no way in hell I'd be machining material off some wheels. Buy the proper size and stop being daft. Wheel failure at high speed is no laughing matter especially for the sake of saving a small bit of cash. Have a word with yourself.
Tell you what, find me the proper size and I'll buy them. You can only get them ET20