In a message dated 4/27/01 4:49:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time, tjhannink@earthlink.net writes: << CB might be for Center Bore, which at 66.6mm (2.62") is more than large enough for any Vanagon or Bus. The lug holes and seats are probably 12mm ball seat. You would need to open them up to 14mm and cut a new seat. I did this to my BBS rims using 60 degree countersink bit to get a standard conical lug taper, then ordered 20 - 14mm conical lug bolts and 10 - stud kits for the front rotors. >> I believe Tim's situation is slightly different in that he is using wheels which originally used 12 mm lugbolts. I believe the discussion is concerning wheels with 14 mm lugholes. Those should already have the correct ball seat. I have some ML320 and S-Class MB factory alloys. Anyone nearby is more than welcome to inspect them for confirmation. purposes. When redrilling to a different size hole, anyone can change to any kind of lug seating they prefer. BenT |
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