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blownVL
20-04-2009, 09:53 PM
hey guys im buying a set of ve ss 19s and i heard you have to drill them out or something because of the stud pattern. Can some one tell me if this is true, or what you have to do to make them fit.

cheers
Tocchi
20-04-2009, 09:56 PM
im pretty sure its an offset difference not PCD.

saying that, theres the copy VE GTS rims that are the right offset... but saying that, do you want to risk using copies? ive heard they are prone to faults etc


if it does require machining, hit up Alliance wheel repairs... they did my GTR rims for bulk cheap :D
VT SS
20-04-2009, 10:25 PM
Mate had his done, Hubs machined and stud holes drilled out cost him like $150 all up

I cannot confirm 100% if the hub centers actually where or where not..
But the stud holes where 100% machined something like the VE is 12mm and the post VE is 15mm or similar..
d1_drifter
20-04-2009, 10:45 PM
PM Token (Carl), he self-machined his VE Supersports hubs to suit his VY.
RICEY
21-04-2009, 05:31 AM
Dont touch the stud holes its not necessary at all. The VE studs are larger than the earlier ones so why would you be machining the holes to fit a smaller stud?

The centre hole has a lip on it that nees to be machined out to fit over the locator on the earlier commos. Some people use a file I used an engineering shop that charged $30 a rim.
YOUR MATE
21-04-2009, 06:24 AM
your best friend is a dremel.
BP-13B
21-04-2009, 03:05 PM
get a machine shop to open centrebore from 66.9 to 69.6mm
or just do it yourself
im late
21-04-2009, 03:43 PM
I have a WH Statesman Daily

I bought VE SS 19" from:

http://www.holmart.com.au/gmh_wheels.html

They machined it for me before shipping.

If you alreaby bought the rims follow BP-13B thread above.

Offset if perfect for the Statesman. I assume for commos and utes as well for that era.
RICEY
21-04-2009, 04:16 PM
City Motors also sell pre machined VE SS and SS-V rims
blownVL
21-04-2009, 05:32 PM
cheers guys im buying them off a mate that's upgrading rims, can some one tell me a place i can go to.

Thanks heaps guys for your help
RICEY
21-04-2009, 05:54 PM
If youre in Cannington area the local BOB JANE gave me the number of an engineer shop in Cannington so call them up...
Steppo_GT
21-04-2009, 06:20 PM
he's NOR spec.
BP-13B
21-04-2009, 07:13 PM
If you want fast turnaround and a good job done use this guy. He is the only place we use at work as the others seem to have issues with scratching rims.

Hydfix WA
9451-5238
2/2 Gibb St, Cannington

'Specialising in alloy wheel repairs and modifications'

Also known as Leo Gommers Engineering.

He works funny hours and not there on Mondays or fridays I think
RICEY
21-04-2009, 07:18 PM
If you want fast turnaround and a good job done use this guy. He is the only place we use at work as the others seem to have issues with scratching rims.

Hydfix WA
9451-5238
2/2 Gibb St, Cannington

'Specialising in alloy wheel repairs and modifications'

Also known as Leo Gommers Engineering.

He works funny hours and not there on Mondays or fridays I think

Thats who I used hes on the corner near train tracks yeah?
blownVL
21-04-2009, 07:35 PM
will be going there soon, cheers boys
BP-13B
22-04-2009, 06:49 AM
Thats who I used hes on the corner near train tracks yeah?


yep
Niva
22-04-2009, 05:14 PM
I can supply fakers if need be. copies of fords to fit holdens, vise versa, different sizes etc.. havnt heard ANYTHING about any failing. with center caps.

cheaper option, as stated above remove 3ml from center bore and use the stock 19ml nuts instead of the probably supplyed 22's, taper is different but doesnt make a fuck of diff.