Adaptors or fill and redrill?

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  • RobE30
    E30 Modder
    • Feb 2009
    • 959

    #1

    Adaptors or fill and redrill?

    The title says it. I found a local wheel shop that will fill and redrill the wheels I want for less $$ than adaptors. They press in a hubcentric ring prior to redrilling and welding the OG holes shut.

    My biggest concern with adaptors is the added ET. I don't want to be forced to run small tires to prevent major rubbing.

    The wheels I want to use are the E38 style 5, 16x8. I'd like to run a 225 tire if possible which is why I'm hesitant to run adaptors.
    09 BMW 328xi touring 6spd
    05 Subaru Outback XT 5spd
    87 BMW 325is
    a few bicycles
  • nando
    Moderator
    • Nov 2003
    • 34827

    #2
    if it's a quality job, fill & redrill any day.
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    • RobE30
      E30 Modder
      • Feb 2009
      • 959

      #3
      Originally posted by nando
      if it's a quality job, fill & redrill any day.
      Sounds good to me. Thanks
      09 BMW 328xi touring 6spd
      05 Subaru Outback XT 5spd
      87 BMW 325is
      a few bicycles

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      • 808e30325i
        E30 Addict
        • Mar 2010
        • 537

        #4
        F&d mos def!
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        • redsubdivisions
          E30 Mastermind
          • Feb 2011
          • 1762

          #5
          Originally posted by RobE30
          The title says it. I found a local wheel shop that will fill and redrill the wheels I want for less $$ than adaptors. They press in a hubcentric ring prior to redrilling and welding the OG holes shut.

          My biggest concern with adaptors is the added ET. I don't want to be forced to run small tires to prevent major rubbing.

          The wheels I want to use are the E38 style 5, 16x8. I'd like to run a 225 tire if possible which is why I'm hesitant to run adaptors.
          If you go this route, let us know how it goes. I have the same exact wheels and I plan on running the same tire as you.
          1989 325i - 2.7i, Holset H1C, 60lb injectors, whodwho MS-PNP.
          2012 Passat TDI - DD Duty
          2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali - Kiddie hauler/grocery getter

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