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dle1111
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11/14/2003
10:44:37
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I just bought some very nice "Rs Limited Trama" 17" rims w/ tires for $150. Only problem is they came off a 99' Ford Contour which is a 4-lug pattern car. My pattern is a 5-lug and I tried to make them fit but the rim bolt pattern is too small. I was wondering if I could grind the rim bolt pattern to make it big enough to fit my car bolt pattern? It is only a hair line off and very little grinding needs to be done. Is this normal for aftermarket rims to make them fit on cars? Also, I would like to know if I grind them and they do fit, would it be safe for me to drive? Please e-mail me or post here.
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Dak95
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11/14/2003
11:06:09
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Yes, it is possible to make them fit.
It's also VERY dangerous!! I wouldn't drive around the block with them on a truck!
See if you can get an adapter plate, even those aren't a great solution but......
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Rob454
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11/14/2003
11:07:09
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Question is how did you get a 4 lug to fit on a 5 lug hub. I hope you didnt jsut drill holes in the rim. What i would personally do is one of 2 things. go to a rim polishing/repair shop and see if the rim can be redrilled to your lug pattern. If it cant see if you can get adapters to switch you from a 5 lug to a 4 lug. If the drilling isnt right the wheel will wobble up and down possibly side to side and basically you either will wreck the car or break suspension parts.
Rob
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dle1111
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11/14/2003
11:26:02
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I didn't get it to fit yet Rob, that is the problem I am trying to correct by grinding them. They are only a hairline off. Adapters are kinda pricey. Do you think I should just eBay them?
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slopehead
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11/15/2003
05:58:37
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if they don't fit right from the gitgo they NEVER will. you as a vehicle owner that does not have access to wheel manufacturing equipement could never ever get the things to fit right. I imagine that if you are talking about grinding them you mean to go at them with a hand grinder. DUMB MOVE, there is such a thing as "circumfrential concentricity" that must be held that no way can you by hand maintain even close to tolerance. That means that if you go at it the things will be out of round. and when you mount them on your vehicle you will be complaining of vibration from all 4 wheels, as that is what you will feel. ebay the things and use the money you get for them towards wheels that are designed to fit your specific vehicle. Unless of course you have a death wish. Adaptor plates should only be used on trailer queens, I have seen them break at the drag strip, LMAO evertime I saw it 'till they were outlawed.
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You Dorks
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11/15/2003
08:34:46
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I cant belive you would even respond to the original post.
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dle1111
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11/15/2003
13:11:15
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Sorry, I am very novice when it comes to wheels but thanks for all the help. I will definately get rid of the wheels.
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Rob454
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11/15/2003
19:09:49
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Hey I rather answer a question and save the guy some headache and problems down the road. Thats why they have forums so people can share knowledge. if you dont have anythign to add thats helpful why bother adding a lame post like that.
( You dorks) this is a response to your post
Rob
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Duh Rob
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11/16/2003
00:44:06
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A guy has a four bolt wheel, and wants to make it fit on a five bolt hub ? thank God you are here to inform him, and at the same time save everyone from this total stupidity.
You are right, I must have lost my head. I have been so involved lately trying to grind a pair of flanges on these small block chevy headers to make them fit my Dakota. ( I got a kick ass deal ceramic coat top of the line, they are only off a little.)
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Rob454
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11/17/2003
11:29:36
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Duh Rob
Dude youre stupid. Mabey the guy was screwing around mabey he was really gonna do it. how the hell should I know. But really thank god you came on here with your stupid comments and snide remarks and really told me
Stupid jerk off.
Rob
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dle1111
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11/17/2003
11:53:19
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You know aftermarket rims have like 8 holes to fit different bolt patterns. Not like stock rims that only have the correct number of holes for each bolt.
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Duh Rob
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11/17/2003
17:38:16
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Hey Dude your the man, saving the world, one moron at a time.
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euroboy
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12/04/2003
10:38:23
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HELP! I just bought some new rims and they are for a 5 lug but my wheel pattern is only a 4 lug. I know will they fit but what is the process to make it happen? Thank you for your help!
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teacher
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12/04/2003
11:57:51
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don't these people know how to read???????????
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