wheel question

[mudslinger97116]

i lost the front tire the other day {i think my neighbor had something to do with it}luckily i pulled into my field and stoped i don't think to much is damaged but my wheel holes are a little oblonged now is there any kind of sleve type thing that i can use to run this wheel?i just got them and hate to buy another.i realy don't need a matching spare but i might have to use this wheel for that. /forums/images/graemlins/1zhelp.gif

 

[az-k5]

If they are aluminum there are steel inserts for just this type of thing. IIRC you will have to drill and taper all of the lug holes to accept the new inserts. I know some mickey thompson wheels come with them and I believe that MT offers a kit of sorts.

 

[mudslinger97116]

thanks /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[diesel4me]

A "ruined rim" repair kit??? YIPE!! /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif

 

[az-k5]

It is not really a repair kit. It does wonders for this problem though. The idea was for circle track/baja type guys to have light weight wheels that were bolted on through steel for strength. It is easily modified to any aluminum wheel though. As long as the holes are nor wallered out any bigger than the inserts you are fine.