16x8 Style 5's on Adapters vs Fill and Drill

[Staszek]

how much did that set you back? I see you're from Chicagoland as well?

Well I had the wheels built so it was more then just the fill, $3+ for everything.

I sold them though, long story why.

[89CABRIO]

Perfect stance Bobbie!

Here is the work that ewheelworks did on my BBS.

how much did that set you back? I see you're from Chicagoland as well?

[masterofnone]

I was told 5mm works but I would have to grind down the front brake calipers 2-3mm.

I can attest to this, I had to grind down the corners with a dremel. I should have mentioned that too

[hakstern]

hakstern,

Its always best to get hubcentric if you can, especially if your current hubcentric ring wont be making contact with the wheel after an 8mm spacer.

If I recall I was running 5mm no problem with a plastic hubcentric ring.

I was told 5mm works but I would have to grind down the front brake calipers 2-3mm.

[Metallated]

I like that with adapters, when I want to change wheels, I don't have to go through the whole process again, I can just bolt them on.

Wheels: 250
Adapters: 250

Yes I do have to run 205/45s, but eventually I'll roll my fenders and for something larger.

[masterofnone]

hakstern,

Its always best to get hubcentric if you can, especially if your current hubcentric ring wont be making contact with the wheel after an 8mm spacer.

If I recall I was running 5mm no problem with a plastic hubcentric ring.

[hakstern]

IMO adapters just don't look right up front, and you can't fit a proper tire most of the time. The only way to get it 100% is a fill/dill (or obviously E30 M3 suspension). 205/45s don't look right either, they don't have enough aspect ratio for my taste.

I used VR wheels.

Cost:
Wheels: $200
Shipping there: $80 (my UPS account)
Fill/Drill: $300
Shipping back: $120 (their flat rate)
Motorsport Hardware 10mm Front/15mm Rear Spacers, skinny wheel bolts and hubcentric rings: $150

Total: $850

8mm spacers required up front to clear brakes unless you're running a BBK with a thinner caliper. I went with 10mm because 8s weren't available in a hubcentric version.

Question here... I have fill and drill and I'm looking into getting 8MM spacers with extended bolts. I have hub centric rings, can I get "regular" spacers or would I need hubcentric spacers?

[masterofnone]

Sweet setup AWDBOB!

I am actually getting rid of my style 5s and looking at wheels that are 16x8 ET10 and want to run a 225/45/16 tires.
Am I crazy for thinking this is possible? Do you rub at all with the 10/15 spacers?

[redsubdivisions]

I bought some Style5 16x8s - drilled/filled/refinished from Paul E. Very happy with the fit and quality. Have to use hubcentric rings, but no big deal. He actually milled the inner face slightly to get the correct offset, perfect. No issues whatsoever, but a bit $$$

Where is he located at? I see you're in SC so if it's near where you are, I might be interested in getting a set done myself.

[TAC]

She's got an "i" lip now, I'm not a fan of side skirts or pretty much anything iS body related other than the trunk spoiler, so this is how she'll stay.

215/45 Azenis RT615K+ is what I'm running. The width of the tire is perfect on the 16x8. 225/45 would be nice too but I didn't want to roll my front fenders.

Suspension is just a stock length Ground Control setup.

IMG_2596 by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr

Got it - very cool. Once again, appreciate all the feedback.

[AWDBOB]

Gorgeous car! Just need a good lip and side skirts ;)

Dang! I think I'll have to go fill-and-drill after all...

I suppose I can still use the wheels even after an s54 swap if they're done right and if I use brakes like Staszek has.

So I think the 15mm adapters are too much of a risk. It's either fill and drill with hubcentric spacers and some lovely meaty tires or 18mm/20mm adapters with 205 tires and perhaps a slight fender roll. Adapters are cheaper and allow me to do a 5-lug swap later, but I can always get good 4x100 brakes and keep the simplicity of the fill and drill with easier fitment.

Side note: There's a local precision cylinder head machine shop that will do it for $125/wheel. Not the cheapest but having it local is a huge plus.

Thanks again for all the feedback. I think I'm definitely leaning back toward fill-and-drill. The extra peace of mind and flexibility is probably worth the extra cash.

Edit: Forgot to ask: What suspension/tire size are you running?

She's got an "i" lip now, I'm not a fan of side skirts or pretty much anything iS body related other than the trunk spoiler, so this is how she'll stay.

215/45 Azenis RT615K+ is what I'm running. The width of the tire is perfect on the 16x8. 225/45 would be nice too but I didn't want to roll my front fenders.

Suspension is just a stock length Ground Control setup.

IMG_2596 by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr

[TAC]

IMO adapters just don't look right up front, and you can't fit a proper tire most of the time. The only way to get it 100% is a fill/dill (or obviously E30 M3 suspension). 205/45s don't look right either, they don't have enough aspect ratio for my taste.

I used VR wheels.

Cost:
Wheels: $200
Shipping there: $80 (my UPS account)
Fill/Drill: $300
Shipping back: $120 (their flat rate)
Motorsport Hardware 10mm Front/15mm Rear Spacers, skinny wheel bolts and hubcentric rings: $150

Total: $850

8mm spacers required up front to clear brakes unless you're running a BBK with a thinner caliper. I went with 10mm because 8s weren't available in a hubcentric version.




Pictures:





IMG_2527 by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr
IMG_2561 by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr
IMG_2563 by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr
IMG_2577 by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr
IMG_2567 by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr
IMG_2513 by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr

IMG_2556 by Bobbie Morrone, on FlickrIMG_2549 by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr

Gorgeous car! Just need a good lip and side skirts ;)

Dang! I think I'll have to go fill-and-drill after all...

I suppose I can still use the wheels even after an s54 swap if they're done right and if I use brakes like Staszek has.

So I think the 15mm adapters are too much of a risk. It's either fill and drill with hubcentric spacers and some lovely meaty tires or 18mm/20mm adapters with 205 tires and perhaps a slight fender roll. Adapters are cheaper and allow me to do a 5-lug swap later, but I can always get good 4x100 brakes and keep the simplicity of the fill and drill with easier fitment.

Side note: There's a local precision cylinder head machine shop that will do it for $125/wheel. Not the cheapest but having it local is a huge plus.

Thanks again for all the feedback. I think I'm definitely leaning back toward fill-and-drill. The extra peace of mind and flexibility is probably worth the extra cash.

Edit: Forgot to ask: What suspension/tire size are you running?

[Staszek]

Perfect stance Bobbie!

Here is the work that ewheelworks did on my BBS.

[AWDBOB]

IMO adapters just don't look right up front, and you can't fit a proper tire most of the time. The only way to get it 100% is a fill/dill (or obviously E30 M3 suspension). 205/45s don't look right either, they don't have enough aspect ratio for my taste.

I used VR wheels.

Cost:
Wheels: $200
Shipping there: $80 (my UPS account)
Fill/Drill: $300
Shipping back: $120 (their flat rate)
Motorsport Hardware 10mm Front/15mm Rear Spacers, skinny wheel bolts and hubcentric rings: $150

Total: $850

8mm spacers required up front to clear brakes unless you're running a BBK with a thinner caliper. I went with 10mm because 8s weren't available in a hubcentric version.




Pictures:





IMG_2527 by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr
IMG_2561 by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr
IMG_2563 by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr
IMG_2577 by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr
IMG_2567 by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr
IMG_2513 by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr

IMG_2556 by Bobbie Morrone, on FlickrIMG_2549 by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr

[TAC]

Yea if you are running the stop M20 205 will be fine.

I will be for a while. I'll overhaul the brakes later before I get around to an s54 swap like you're doing (wonderful thread by the way!). I definitely won't be running adapters then.