Re: Machining metric wheels?

["Tony Sims" <simstony@domain.elided>]

> First off, let's assume someone likes the look of the metric wheels -
> (for the life of me, I can't remember what they look like).
>
> If the wheels are metric 390mm, and a standard 15" wheel is 381mm, could
someone with a wheel lathe turn them down to fit a standard 15" tire?  It'd
take 4.5mm off - hmmmm, that's probably a bit much.
>
> I'm gonna keep puzzlin' on this one - there's gotta be *something* that
can be done with them.
>
> - Paul Witek
> CBA (Currently Between Alfas)
>

Hey, rubber's softer than aluminum -- can't we just trim out the bead on
those 15 inch tires a bit with a razor knife?

Tony
DTR (Doesn't Think Rationally)
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