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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 12:46 AM
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Can a 5x114 be redrilled to a 5x112? Or is it safe to use an adapter?
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 01:34 AM
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Re: redrilling wheels

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Can a 5x114 be redrilled to a 5x112? Or is it safe to use an adapter?
anything is possible... but is it a good idea? I personally wouldn't recommend it... ESPECIALLY if its an expensive wheel like Brabus/HRE/Lorinser/Carlsson... etc...

Just to let you know, the 5x114.3 wheel can fit onto the benz with a little force... but, thats like trying to fit a size 28 jeans on a 34" waist.... you can suck it in and zip it up... but after you down that burrito, your guts will be hanging out your pants...

redrilling wheels is not a great idea because most shops don't have the right equipment as those of the mfr... and if they drill it poorly, you can get cracks... and that is never a good thing...
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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That was a very good response danny!I feel like always learning something reading your responses.(when your not trying to be a smartass)
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 12:29 PM
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Originally posted by J Lucas
That was a very good response danny!I feel like always learning something reading your responses.(when your not trying to be a smartass)
smartass repsonse: i'd rather be a smart-*** than a dumb-***

hehe... ok, to sum it up... REDRILLING WHEELS = BAD
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