Date:         Mon, 1 Feb 2010 21:38:00 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: PDX Machine Shop Recommendation?
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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

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Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 1:56 PM
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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?