Any machinists here, need wheels bored.

[Mista Bone]

Miata wheels, 14x6 with 52.1mm hub bore, need them opened to 56.1mm to fit on my Honda's. Only need to go about 1/4" deep.

I'm looking at buying 4 wheels now, then have four more done later. Should be a simple task if a Bridgeport was used.

[Dirtyd0g]

I can fit up to 16's on my lathe. Are the tires off?
Alan

[Mista Bone]

I can fit up to 16's on my lathe. Are the tires off?
Alan

The set I'm looking at buying, yes, no rubber. The ones on the car I was gonna have done once I wear out the snow tires, which are quite grippy in the warmer weather!

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

This is a bit off topic, but i found on my Merkur that as long as the tread isn't really tall, snow tires (non studded of course) grip like crazy on dry pavement. Probably because of the soft compound...but they don't last long at all.

[Timido]

Roundy Round Dirt tires do the same thing on dry pavement GRIP!

[thecollector]

I've got a bridgeport at my shop. Buy the bit and drop em off at my shop on wards corner. No charge. Get a bit for R8 collets.

[mustang8998]

Don't you own a Dremel?

[Mista Bone]

I've got a bridgeport at my shop. Buy the bit and drop em off at my shop on wards corner. No charge. Get a bit for R8 collets.

How much for the bit????

Where off Wards Corner?

The rims I was gonna buy, the guy never responded to the craigslist email. However someone else from Mariemont was selling a set of 4 rims (lighter) with tires for $160, I'm picking them up tomorrow then getting tires dismounted....and remounted on a different set of wheels....LOL


Don't you own a Dremel?

I tried that the first time, not so pretty.

Whoever ends up able to do this, I'll need a fair price as I'm thinking about buying all the cheap sets of Miata rims I can find, then having them bored, then selling to locals.

I would assume 15 minutes per wheel once a setup is figured out, so about an hours worth.

[mustang8998]

I tried that the first time, not so pretty.

:lol:

I was kidding, but you did try it, huh?

[Mista Bone]

:lol:

I was kidding, but you did try it, huh?

Lots of chatter. So I borrowed a buddies Metabo 700 that he used to port cylinder heads before I took them to BES.......let the chips fly!!!!!

I've been watching vids with the help of a buddy from NY.....this isn't a simple one pass plunge cut.....the Metabo is looking better.

[Dirtyd0g]

Boring the center hole would likely be easier on a lathe. You won't have to indicate it in just chuck it up in a good chuck and cut to size.
Alan

[Mista Bone]

Boring the center hole would likely be easier on a lathe. You won't have to indicate it in just chuck it up in a good chuck and cut to size.
Alan

Alan, how would you mount the wheel to the lathe???? I can see how cutting open a convertor would be very similar.

Plus I can look at your tranny work :)

Here is how I did it the first time with a Metabo

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m307/bonespec/89%20CRX%20HF/Race%20Items/P4110013.jpg

I've used a Bridgeport before.....boy did I do a lot of things wrong!!!!

I was thinking it could be a single plunge cut, like using a Forster bit in wood.

[Dirtyd0g]

My chuck will support a 16.5 inch od so all I have to do is hold the wheel from the outside. Use a boring bar to bore the center. Quick and simple because nothing has to be indicated into center.
Alan

[thecollector]

I dont have that size bit at my shop. Try MSC probably about $80-100. 1-800-521-9520. Anything that big I have a CAD program for and it goes down to my fab shop to a CNC machine. I piddle around with my light machine shop here for R&D and field service/repair. My shop is at 455 Wards corner Rd. Sounds Like I have the same size lathe as Alan I just don't have squat for Hertel bits for it. LMK if you want to go the Bridgeport Rt.

[Stangman]

Speaking of wheels and machining... I always thought about having some 15.5" TRX's turned down to 15"

That would be neat... and a guy could actually afford tires for them!

[Dirtyd0g]

I don't understand the bit you are talking about on a lathe. I was figuring a standard boring bar and a few passes.
Alan

[KYGTP]

I don't understand the bit you are talking about on a lathe. I was figuring a standard boring bar and a few passes.
Alan

If you can fit it in your lathe, that is all that you need it a boring bar with a carbide bit. If the wheels are Alum, it will cut like butter, you don't need any fancy cutters, heck you could use high speed steel bit for that matter, if it is Alum.

Just be careful and make sure you have a good hold of the wheel and take small passes. Just my .02 on the matter. I used to run a manual lathe for about 3 yrs when I lived in Louisville.................

[blackgtstang]

Let me know if you havent found anybody to do it. I have a CNC MIll in my garage and I can hook you up.

PM me if interested.

Matt

[Mista Bone]

I'm freaking lucky to be alive right now......DAMN LUCKY!!!

While I was parking to meet the guy to buy the wheels and tires, steering got all funny.

Ever broke a knuckle just by parking??????

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m307/bonespec/4%20Door%20EF%20EX/Skunk2/P4120001.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m307/bonespec/4%20Door%20EF%20EX/Skunk2/P4120004.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m307/bonespec/4%20Door%20EF%20EX/Skunk2/P4120005.jpg

Mine you 5 minutes before this I was doing 70-75 mph on EB I-275.

Alan, when ever I get cars fixed, I'll drop you a line.