Need you help rim heads: 15" BBS, can it be bored accurately and economically

[zzz3]

found a set of oem 15" rx-7 bbs wheels on kijiji (see below). bolt pattern matches, 5x114.3, but bore is too small at 59.6mm (http://rimhelp.com/Mazda_Bolt_Patterns.htm). Is it possible to accurately and economically bore it out to 67.1mm or 68mm?

I found this thread but no answer as to where it can be done for $100 (sent fobio and mazdakitten a pm):
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?31403-Hub-boring-resource

This i assume is the simply tire contact ($150) - superior machining (keele/HWY 7):
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?52495-Center-bore-depth-queston

The kijiji seller said he can put me in contact with another individual who has two more rims, only if im serious (i dont want to waste anyone's time either). My goal is to spend no more than $400 on the whole project (3 rims themselves, machining, extra 4/5th wheel and centre caps). Budgeting about another $300 for winters (195/65/15). Any help would be appreciated.

http://imgc.classistatic.com/cps/kjc/111109/547r1/74629gn_20.jpeg

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-tires-rims-Mazda-RX-7-BBS-Rims-only-3-180-Brampton-W0QQAdIdZ329009616

[The Wolf]

I had my BBS rims bored out to 67.1 and the lips turned on a lathe by a guy in Waterloo for $150

[FLIPDADY]

The ad only says 3 rims Zuhair.

[zzz3]

The ad only says 3 rims Zuhair.

lol i know joe. the guy can put me in touch with someone who has another pair if im serious. just want to make sure i can bore it out, and for $100 if possible.

[FLIPDADY]

Oh lol on that case you're good.

[zzz3]

anyone ever use these guys?
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-tires-rims-DRILLING-SHAVING-MILLING-FENDER-ROLLING-CALL-647-505-2276-W0QQAdIdZ214285459
or
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-tires-rims-CUSTOM-DRILLING-MACHINING-SHAVING-OPEN-CENTER-BORE-ON-RIMS-W0QQAdIdZ319141392

cant find any reviews, but if someone trusts them with a gt40 (factory tire & rubber website)...

[Default User]

Can you even use 15's on your car?

You can redrill center bore for $100-200. That being said - you can also get hubcentric spacers that can help eliminate the problem AND get you hella flush

[The Wolf]

Anyone with a big lathe can do this job. Call up some machine shops and ask around. All of them deal in measurements much more accurate than 0.1 mm.

[zzz3]

Can you even use 15's on your car?

You can redrill center bore for $100-200. That being said - you can also get hubcentric spacers that can help eliminate the problem AND get you hella flush

benefit of 2.0Slow lol. i always thought spacers were to fill out bore, didnt know there was something that did the opposite. any links?


Anyone with a big lathe can do this job. Call up some machine shops and ask around. All of them deal in measurements much more accurate than 0.1 mm.

yeah i managed to find 4 places. will call them all tomorrow and see how much this will cost.

thanks for the help everyone, wish me luck. will be a unique winter setup if i can pull it off :)

[Fuyuzora]

Can you even use 15's on your car?

As for the first-gen, 15" rims fit on the lower-displacement engine (2.0L) but not on models with higher displacement (2.5L), as the brake calipers are larger on the latter.

zzz3: If I recall correctly, someone on the forums works at a machine shop and made himself an offset plate at work... Perhaps you could find them and ask for an estimate?

EDIT: Found it. PCLoadLetter was the member who made himself an offset plate (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?52055-Offset-License-Plate).

[zzz3]

As for the first-gen, 15" rims fit on the lower-displacement engine (2.0L) but not on models with higher displacement (2.5L), as the brake calipers are larger on the latter.

zzz3: If I recall correctly, someone on the forums works at a machine shop and made himself an offset plate at work... Perhaps you could find them and ask for an estimate?

EDIT: Found it. PCLoadLetter was the member who made himself an offset plate (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?52055-Offset-License-Plate).

wow what a coincidence :D. he is actually working on a custom decal for my winter setup. i'll have to ask him, thanks.

[PCLoadLetter]

:)

[zzz3]

Superior Machine
-$150?
-couldn't get someone to give me quote

Tiremag
-$25 a wheel
-2 day turnaround

Wheel Wizards
-line is busy (for over an hour lol)

Factory Tire & Rubber
-$200 for 4 wheels
-2 to 3 days turnaround

Wheels For Less
-have to bring in wheels for a quote...

[The Wolf]

Hard to beat tiremag's quote

[zzz3]

Hard to beat tiremag's quote

yep.

now that i know its doable, hopefully tonight i can see the rims and sort out how to get the other rim. hoping it doesn't cost me more than $300.

[CelestSpeed3]

Can't you just run a 5mm spacer?

[Shizuka_Osamu]

check with pogi as he had this done before for a set if oem lexus is300 rims. bored the rims to use as winter set.

[zzz3]

i talked to pogi. he gave me a link for jdm wheels :)

[DCYT]

Just got mine done at Superior Machining for $75/wheel.

[The Wolf]

I did mine at a place in Waterloo for $25/wheel

[Aitch]

Zombie thread people. Check your dates.

[zzz3]

DCYT updated the tread knowingly for anyone looking for a shop to bore out wheels.

[Default User]

DCYT updated the tread knowingly for anyone looking for a shop to bore out wheels.

In that case... To answer this question


i always thought spacers were to fill out bore, didnt know there was something that did the opposite. any links?


You can get 67.1mm Hubcentric spacers to whatever you need to fit your rim

You're thinking (at the time) Hubcentric rings.