I got some BIIIG 31'' offroad 5 stud wheels. BIIIIGGGG! ones compared to the stock 4 stud i got.

apparently some tyre and wheel mobs, (heard this as a rumour from some vw mates), can cut up the 4 stud rims, cut off the 5 stud pattern, and reweld the pattern into the while 31'' wheel.

Is this tru?
Are the wheels still sturdy?
Did u pay an arm and a leg for it though?

This can be done if the wheels are steel, Chris, but is expensive if you want it done properly. I can ask a mate for you if you like and he can get you a price, but make sure you're sitting down when I call you back. If they're close not wide 5 stud, you can have them filled and re-drilled to the 4 stud pattern much cheaper. Again, it needs to be done properly, but would cost a lot less than cutting and replacing the centres.

yeah.

am just wondering thats all. probably be in time though.
a basic price range is all i need.
had a look though. There is no metal in the centre of the 5 stud wheels, and the 4 stud looks like it has a smaller diameter than the centre of the 5 stud.
will ahve to get pics.

Hold up till then.

Hows ur sabre running Mick?

Wilson Wheel Works At Abbotsford Rd Main in Brisbane use to do them years ago. Don't know if they are still trading.

Brendan

Post a pic close-up of both wheels so I can show it to my engineering mate. If your BIIIG 31'' offroad 5 stud wheels are to suit a VW, I'd think about selling them and buying a set of 6 stud 4by wheels to have filled and drilled.

Sabre is awesome.

Wanna know a secret?

I've just found a Sabre MKI that I'm negotiating to buy as well!

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Chris,

Get your quote, but just FYI I think it will probably be pretty close to get the wheels actually made - pretty sure Terry at Custom Offroad does them, I know a place in PErth that quoted me $250 a wheel for 15 x 7" or 15 x 8" with either of 4 or 5 stud patterns.

Doug

dont think wilson wheel works exist anymore and i dont think terry works at custom either anymore.

$250 a wheel sounded about right if steel.

dont know what tyres you going to put on? intending to fit them under the rear fenders? lol

nick

31 x 10.5 R15 fits under most baja rear guards, but its usually best if the rear is turned up a half a spline or so to stop them rubbing on the bounce.

That is what I had on the rear in my 57 baja in the photo below (this is before the rer is turned up half a spline - note not a lot of room - rubbed like a b$%^h on bumps until it was lifted).

And yes, it was a baja before I got it.

[ Edited on 3-5-2006 by Doug Sweetman ]

Doug, that baja looks awesome!! :P