Date:         Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:00:43 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <goose1047@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <goose1047@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Mercedes Rim lug hole size
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>   Trying to determine if a set of rims I've located use 12 or 14 mm lugs.

> If I need to
> drill out the holes, can I do this myself on a drill press or do I need a
> machine shop? What can I expect to pay at a machine shop for this service?

The lugholes HAVE to be precision drilled... otherwise you may end up
with an off-center wheel and/or break studs.

The BenT One told me that wheels drilled for 14mm studs will work on
cars with 12mm stude; the nuts will have slightly less contact-area,
but will be OK. This is for wheels which have concave seats, not flat
seats!

I had a set of 4 alloy wheels redrilled for my van, cost $50 (which
included machining curb-scrubbing from 2 wheels).

--
Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin, New Zealand
Fossil preparator
Mollusc, Toyota & VW van nut

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