Anywhere in Midlands with a big-ass mill or lathe?

Nemesis · 18-09-2007, 20:15

As title, need the offset on some alloys I have reducing!

Your average lathe is too small

If anyone can point me in the right direction I'd be grateful. Don't mind travelling an hour in any direction!

**Benn** · 18-09-2007, 20:15

Be very carefull doing it.

Nemesis · 18-09-2007, 20:16

Yep. You know it's worth it though (will go grab a pic)

wayne451 · 18-09-2007, 20:17

There is a big ass mill in Styal.

Nemesis · 18-09-2007, 20:18

It's on steels ATM, but was on these...

Now got some proper porno white dymags in ET42

***Tom Williams*** · 18-09-2007, 20:20

you need them lathing up moooosh!!! haha

**Benn** · 18-09-2007, 20:20

oooooooooooooo an liking the white rimmage!
arches look cut to funk tho...

Nemesis · 18-09-2007, 20:21

lol @ Tom and Wayne

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Originally Posted by Benn

oooooooooooooo an liking the white rimmage!
arches look cut to funk tho...

Dude the wheel is just rolled up against the car (photoshop hasn't arrived ooop north yet)

**Benn** · 18-09-2007, 20:23

oh is it?lol
that'll be why then...

wayne451 · 18-09-2007, 20:23

How wide are the wheels? If they are 8" you are buggered.

Nemesis · 18-09-2007, 20:25

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Originally Posted by wayne451

How wide are the wheels? If they are 8" you are buggered.

Funk knows. They're on 205/40/17s if you can tell from that?

Oh and can you get a 205/35/17?

Astraghoul · 18-09-2007, 20:29

cant find any 205/35 r17 but you can get 215/35 r17

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s1140p0

wayne451 · 18-09-2007, 20:30

I have never heard of a 205/35/17.

The wheel width is probably stamped on the rear of the mounting face or spokes with the letter J next to it.

Nemesis · 18-09-2007, 20:33

I'll take a look Wayne, cheers.

Looks like 215/35/17s are the answer

If milling the alloys isn't an option then could I get the hubs or drums machined down?

Astraghoul · 18-09-2007, 20:38

might sound daft but use the power of the interweb to find a local metalworkers, sure there must be plenty in notts area, i know there used to be at least 12 in and around coalville/ashby area (admittedly that was at least 7 years ago i used to frequent them

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**Benn** · 18-09-2007, 20:42

screw it,
have them wide,
and streach it right out...

Jack · 18-09-2007, 20:47

42 isn't far off 49.

They might be alright without even touching them.

**Benn** · 18-09-2007, 20:48

hahahaha not in 17,

Astraghoul · 18-09-2007, 20:53

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Originally Posted by Jack

42 isn't far off 49.

They might be alright without even touching them.

7 mm, then if the tyres are going up 10mm in width that takes it up to 12mm (5mm either side of tread

), not forgetting even with 35 profile tyres there will still be some sidewall flex = scrubbed tyres and arches , sod it, go get a dremel and do the job by hand

Jack · 18-09-2007, 20:56

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Originally Posted by Benn

hahahaha not in 17,

Jack FTL.

**Benn** · 18-09-2007, 20:57

Hahhaha

wayne451 · 18-09-2007, 21:07

I really think you will struggle to get 7mm out of them without ruining their integrity, its a bloody lot.

tommychimp · 18-09-2007, 21:13

I drive a big ass lathe, might be a bit tricky to do it as a foreigner though as warriors don't tend to have white alloys

. I'll speak to boss man tomorrow and see if i can get them done on the night shift though mate.

Nemesis · 18-09-2007, 22:45

Put it this way guys, those wheels ARE going on the Corsa, one way or another

It might end up with just 3mm milled off them, plus 35 profiles plus raising the suspension up to -30mm.

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Originally Posted by tommychimp

I drive a big ass lathe, might be a bit tricky to do it as a foreigner though as warriors don't tend to have white alloys

. I'll speak to boss man tomorrow and see if i can get them done on the night shift though mate.

Ace ace ace ace ace!

I wouldn't mind paying through the books if it ain't too dear!

wayne451 · 18-09-2007, 22:50

If they are anything over 7" wide you will be in a pickle.

You have seen the rear on mine with proper 49 offset on a 7" rim with 205/40's and you would struggle to fit Daladines morals between the tyre and the arch, plus they have already been modified, cut back and had the retention bolts binned.

You would be best keeping it on a 205/40 and putting Falken FK451's on the back as they are very good for clearance.

Instead, donate them to the R5 fund and I will throw them on the reggie with a 7-10mm spacer.