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Subject:Re: Drilling 14mm holes in alloy rims?
From:Andrew Grebneff
Date:Fri, 23 Dec 2005 11:16:38 +1300

It would be a gross mistake to try it yourself. The holes need to be
100% accurate. If even one is slightly out it will stress the studs,
possibly leading to breakage. If all are out (which is a 99.999%
probability) the wheel will be off-center and will cause vibration.
And the wheel will be ruined.

I had a set of 18" wheels machined. It cost me $50NZ... around $35US.
Why mess around?
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Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin
New Zealand
Fossil preparator
<andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
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