Redrilling rims??

[jekquistk5]

I have 3 swampers with steel wagons with 6 lug chevy pattern. Can these be redrilled to be 8 on 6.5??? Just trying to get my gameplan together for the next couple of months, and trying to figure out what I need to buy etc. If I could save myself a couple of bucks that would be cool.

 

[rick88blaze]

I'm no expert, but I think that would compromise the strength of the center part of the rim by redrilling it. You can get 15" 8 lug rims at Summit for about $45 a piece or so.

Rick

 

[bigoltrux77]

i dont recommend that at all. im no expert, believe me. But as Rick said, it will weaken the center and that can lead to issues, even accidents.

 

[BAJA_BLAZER]

At least two of the holes will overlap, but you could weld up the interfering holes first. I wouldn't worry about the strength, that's rediculous. But I also wouldn't waste my time doing it either. It would cost more than it is worth to have a machine shop do it and you wouldn't get it right with a drill, let alone getting the bevel angle correct. New wheels are cheap and used ones cheaper.

 

[wildmouse216]

I am not sure the centers would fit even if you could redrill the holes and not get them out of round. Bite the bullet and buy a new set of rims.

 

[big83chevy4x4]

ive seen it done, but i wouldn't do it, it would be hard to get it right. arn't the wheels on your truck now a 15"? or are your new tires have a different wheel size?

 

[pauly383]

I have heard of macine shops redrilling axles and hubs , swapping stuff wasn't as easy back then as it is now .

But I have never heard of anyone redrilling rims .

 

[jekquistk5]

Ok Looks like I'm buying 5 new rims. the Tires I just got are 16.5" rims rather then the 15" that I allready had
heres what I have now. I am buying 2 new ones in about 3 weeks, so I'll just order the rims then too