CaneyJ Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) Hi allI'm looking at fitting BMW MINI 7-hole pepperpots to my Lupo TDI sport. I'm aware the VW centre bore is 57mm. There seems to be conflict but I think the BMW MINI centrebore is 56.1mm but it's clear I will need to get it enlarged. Would I be able to do this myself using something like a drill-mounted flap sander or hole honing tool such as this one? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Engine-Cylinder-Hone-Honing-Tool-Self-Adjusting-TE103-/140545416219?pt=UK_Measuring_Tools_Levels&hash=item20b928dc1bor does this need to be done more accurately at a machine shop? The other option would be to use generic 4-stud 10mm spacers with lengthened bolts but is it a major issue not using hub-centric ones?The other concern I have is if I stick to ET45, are my tyres are going to clear the suspension with such a high offset? The current tyres on the MINI 81 Imola alloys are 175/65 which is way too large to and will scuff my arch liners. I'll be transferring over the tyres from my current wheels which are 195/50 (not ideal but they work until I get a new set of 195/45, 175/50 or even 165/50). Will the inside edge of the tyre catch on the suspension without spacers? Edited June 27, 2011 by CaneyJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jase Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 wheel centres will need to be professionally milled out for safety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 i done my mini wheels whithe a flap wheel that cost me 2.50 from my local ironmonger your only skimming off 0.5mm doesnt take long with a decent high speed drill i had a spare hubcentric adaptor/spacer to keep checking the fit, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaneyJ Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Would another option that also solves the ET be to buy two pairs of these?http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280700130324&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:ITTake them to a engineering shop and skim 0.5mm radii off the hubcentric flange? Would be easier for them and a cheaper charge hopefully.Ok they won't come with longer bolts but I was thinking of converting to studs and nuts anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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