TheGreenDragon
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As you probably know by now, redrilling a Cragar, Bassett, or Aero steelie is a bad idea for multiple reasons. And because of their 0 offset and lack of mounting surface 'pockets', adapters don't really work. However, there is an alternate way to achieve this look...
The American Racing AR23 is a cast aluminium SUV wheel that can be redrilled. The mounting surface on the back is completely smooth. Racing steels only come in 15" maximum, so you would want to stay away from the 16s and 17s. Also, these wheels WILL poke. Keep that in mind. The 7 and 8 inch wide wheels are the best bet for a decent fit.
So that you have enough material to redrill, stick with one of the rims with a 83.6mm bore. A 108mm bore won't give enough clearance for a 5x105 bolt circle. Oh, and don't forget your hub-centric rings.
Again, this should work. Clearance of the wheel well might bite you in the butt. Unless you plan to bolt on overfenders...
opcorn:
For ultimate street cred, don't forget to buy a tire lettering paint pen. Give that black sidewall some definition!
The American Racing AR23 is a cast aluminium SUV wheel that can be redrilled. The mounting surface on the back is completely smooth. Racing steels only come in 15" maximum, so you would want to stay away from the 16s and 17s. Also, these wheels WILL poke. Keep that in mind. The 7 and 8 inch wide wheels are the best bet for a decent fit.
So that you have enough material to redrill, stick with one of the rims with a 83.6mm bore. A 108mm bore won't give enough clearance for a 5x105 bolt circle. Oh, and don't forget your hub-centric rings.
Again, this should work. Clearance of the wheel well might bite you in the butt. Unless you plan to bolt on overfenders...
opcorn:For ultimate street cred, don't forget to buy a tire lettering paint pen. Give that black sidewall some definition!
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