I picked up a set of Radir single rib rims. They are 15x6, 4 3/4" bolt circle. I want to put them on my '65 Riv but it is 5x5" pattern. Do you all think these can be milled at a machine shop to get me there? Since they use a shank lug nut and washer it might work. If not I'll look into adapters. These are a little rusty on the hoops but I can live with it. Any photos of Radirs on a Riviera out there?? And give me some ideas for caps. The center hole is 3 1/8"
http://jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=568139&highlight=skylark Check out this tech on changing wheel bolt patterns. Might be just what you need.
Man those two links kick ***. Thanks. I haven't priced how much a machine shop will charge. I might try to make something up to drill them out using and old brake drum from a chevy truck as a guide.
I have the same pair and also wanted the 5" b.c. I did not look at the link, but I am sure that was Kiwikev doing the Skylark? Anyways, you need that hardended pilot drill guide so the big bit will not walk sideways. (because the bit is only cutting one side, sort of) Doing it without a drill guide will probably s**** the wheels.
That would be a real ***** if I ****ed up a nice old set of wheels. I just looked at some cool knockoffs on the Radir website. After machining the rims and buying centers. My great deal is going to be costly. Isn't that the way it goes.
A good deal is always a good deal....for someone. Sometimes it's the seller. Smile and enjoy your find.
Please don't do that. Any competent machine shop can do that work in a couple of hours. Typical shop rates run from $50-65 per hour
$100 would be fine by me. I might cheap out and buy bullet caps. I'd still be less than $400 in them with tires.
i changed lug pattern on my truck by using adapter as jig.i drilled rotors and rear axles left wheels alone
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