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Old 10-01-2006, 05:55 PM
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I have a set of 16" rota gt3's

4x114.3

can i redrill them (4x100)?

if so where?
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Old 10-01-2006, 08:48 PM
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Probably can be done, probably cheaper and easier to just buy correct pattern wheels.

Also, safety concerns due to loss of material on the hub, not engineered for additional holes, etc, etc.

Don't risk your ride. New wheels cheaper and safer!
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Old 10-01-2006, 09:13 PM
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^^ what he said..... don't drill them... the integrity of the wheels will be questioned.

not worth the risk.
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Old 10-02-2006, 05:05 AM
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You're better off selling those & buying a new set in your bolt pattern.
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Old 10-03-2006, 03:34 AM
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A machineshop could probably do the job, but I wouldn't recommend it. It'll probably end up costing more than selling the used wheels, coming up with the difference to buy a new set..

Whether or not it would significantly weaken the wheels is another matter entirely, and a moot point considering that it just wouldn't be cost effective...
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Old 10-03-2006, 10:24 PM
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yeah, i would recommend selling old wheels, buying new ones. alittle more hassle, but defintely worth it in the long run.
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Old 10-04-2006, 01:41 AM
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alrite cool thanx guys!

i already put them on ebay
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do they have exposed lugs, if not you can always fill and drill, about 75 per wheel, wont effet the integrity of the wheel

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Rota's aren't the strongest built wheel....I would sell them and get some in the 4x100. Better safe than sorry.
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