can bbs wheels be re-drilled to change bolt pattern?

[DSP74]

question in title. Ever hear of this happening?

[atomic]

Apparently so... even shaved.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1025966

He is a outstanding member here too...

[Kilawin]

hey thats me. I've had no issues with any of the wheels. The wheels were drilled already when i got them.

[Jand3rson]

Your car is staggeringly beautiful.

[Mystikal]

Yes, frequently. It's apparently 100% safe if done properly.

[Jonsku]

I've redrilled wheels (5x120 => 4x100). When done properly, no worries. Requires skills and good machinery.

[cactusjacks1]

Porsche drivers have been doing it for a long time & even racing on them with spacers. It is done all the time by reputable shops.

[bad_azz_bmr]

I just did a quick sketch of what the 4x100 on a 5x120 wheel would look like and it seems as 2 of the bolt holes would be very close to each other.
Is there a larger original bolt pattern that would give extra meat inbetween the holes?
Or is this how yours are drilled Jonsku?

[Erik]

The best way to do it is to have the original holes filled and have new ones drilled out.

[bad_azz_bmr]

The best way to do it is to have the original holes filled and have new ones drilled out.

will the part that is filled be as strong as the rest of the rim? i assume they are just going to weld the holes?

[Ray Smoodiver]

Yes, the beast way is to completely weld up the wheel and start over, including the centre bore.

Totally safe if done by a reputable shop, but i'm unsure if this practise is safe for forged rims?

[Jonsku]

Yes, the beast way is to completely weld up the wheel and start over, including the centre bore.

Totally safe if done by a reputable shop, but i'm unsure if this practise is safe for forged rims?

Yes, my rims are done so. No cracks or anything like that visible.
No idea what welding does to 20 years old rims in the long run, though.

[bad_azz_bmr]

sweet, that means that i could take the style 5 e39 cross spokes, get them completely filled and redrilled.... has anyone done this for an e30? also what is the approximate price range for filling and redrilling the centers on a wheel? thanks

[Lof8]

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/pts/729417558.html

I've never used these guys but found this in a search

[bad_azz_bmr]

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/pts/729417558.html
I've never used these guys but found this in a search

That is only for drilling new holes though, it looks like it is going to be hard to find a shop that can fill and drill the holes properly, i called around town and it looks like the Ministry of Transportation in Canada does not allow any shops to fill the wheel, only to redrill new holes if there is enough metal to do so.

Looks like us canadians are out of luck when it comes to 17" crosspokes :(

unless there is a similar wheel that has a 5x100 bolt pattern, re-use one hole and drill 3 new ones, it looks as if there is enough room...

does anyone know of a nice 17" 5x100 multipiece crosspoke that doesnt cost a fortune?