5x120 to 4x100 Redrill follow up?

[JJ1]

I just dropped off a set of wheels to be redrilled from 5x120 to 4x100. I know there are some people on here who have done this, but Im looking for some long term results. Has anybody ran these for a year or so without any problems? Track, drifting, autocross? Also did you use spacers or grind the calipers or both?

[Lurker27]

I haven't heard of any problems. You'll need rings and 5mm spacers all around. Where are you getting yours done and for how much? I haven't found anyone to do mine near Philly

[BraveUlysses]

What kind of wheels did you have fill n drilled?

[JJ1]

I haven't heard of any problems. You'll need rings and 5mm spacers all around. Where are you getting yours done and for how much? I haven't found anyone to do mine near Philly

Im having mine done in San Diego at The Wheel Zone.

[JJ1]

What kind of wheels did you have fill n drilled?

They are the one piece style 5's off of an e38.

[IDM]

As long as it is done by a professional wheel shop you are good. If they can put steel inserts better yet.

[JJ1]

As long as it is done by a professional wheel shop you are good. If they can put steel inserts better yet.

They actually are using inserts, but steel inside of aluminum scares me because of expansion/contraction rates of different metals when they get hot. But than again I have know idea what Im talking about thats why Im posting this thread. I really want someone to tell me they have ran these wheels for ~a year with no problems.

[ak-]

Joey "lifestyle101" is running fill and drill style 5's from an e38 for a while now from what I recall and they are fine.
I think he babys his car though.

[JJ1]

Just picked up my wheels last nite. Ill try to post some pics later. Anyone out there who has put some hard miles on redrills?

[Pennyw1se]

If you dont mind posting (or send a PM), how much did it run you for the redrill and fill?

[OOMPH!]

If you dont mind posting (or send a PM), how much did it run you for the redrill and fill?

I was quoted a price of $165 per wheel for fill and redrill...... Sounds expensive to me.

[JJ1]

I paid $120 for all 4. They look like shit. Ill post some pics later. I got the wheels for $250. I was going to sell them for $350 if anyone is feeling brave.

[JJ1]

If you dont mind posting (or send a PM), how much did it run you for the redrill and fill?

From what Ive seen the guys in LA do nice work. Sounds a little steep but its a lot more work for them because they fill the old holes and drill extra holes to balance the wheel.

[JJ1]

PICS
Notice the split in the hub. Its only on one wheel on one hole. The black rings are steel inserts.

[e30e]

PICS
Notice the split in the hub. Its only on one wheel on one hole. The black rings are steel inserts.

You could of done that yourself with a hand drill, seriously.