Hello,

Any1 know of a good place in the bay-area that will machine my rims (increase my offset) - my rears rub just a wee bit

 

Wouldn't it be easier (and possibly safer) to roll the fender?

 

Valley Machine in Livermore (right next to the airport). They'll do it, but you'll have to tell them you are putting the wheel on a kit car or something. Since you are machining the wheel, you are removing your safety factor.

Are you sure you have enough meat to remove the offset??? Check your clearance between the bottom of the lugnut receiving surface and the back of the wheel. You'd be surprised how little is there in the first place.

 

try going to auto sport garage in san bruno they'll prolly do it for you the guys there do a really good job i got all my work done there

 

[QUOTE=arj027,May 14 2006, 09:51 PM]Hello,

 

Fair Enough,

I have been convinced that machining rims is not the thing to do I just need 2mm. Only the left side rubs under some serious Gs. Where is a good place to roll the fender What happens to the plastic that currently protects the fender when rolled? Do I lose that?

 

I personally see very little risk in doing this, but I'm not an engineer either.

 

done improperly, you can compromise the structural integrity of the entire wheel. Imagine driving along and the wheel disk shatters.

 

You are probably correct, but it really varies depending on the wheel design. I guess the point is since it just may be safer not to mill them, and probably cheaper to roll them, why not do that for such a little clearance?

I know the BMW shop EDGE motorworks in Dublin has a roller, but I can ask them for you if you'd like. They set up a lot of Solo type cars. Please PM so I don't forget or call them yourself.

Bassem