Actually you do need some precision. Almost all tire balancers rely on the center bore to center and mount the rims for balancing. Especially the inside. It takes a fairly large lathe or a milling machine with turn table to handle 15" wheels. Considering the liability and all this is not a bad deal. Using Audi wheels you may need spacers and longer studs/bolts. Also keep in mind that on the Audi the center bore is used as part of the support or mounting package. Not to start a new wheel tread but it wouldn't be me. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of C B Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 1:56 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: PDX Machine Shop Recommendation? Gotta enlarge the centerbores to fit the front grease caps on Cunegonde's new Audi rims. Before we mount the new Geolandar tires. The only quote I could find was over $40/rim! I don't need precision, I just need the centerbores enlarged about 7mm. What is the list wisdom? |
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