The Redrill/Adapter Thread
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Inferno
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Ok I'm usually good with this stuff but I'm starting to fail. I have a few questions.
1. What size adapter covers the stud completely without having to cut it off. ( I have two sets of 5x105 now but want to do some thing ridiculous)
2. On a 16x7 what dose the offset or back spacing need to be to be close to flush with space from answer to question 1.
Thanks guys. I have had this idea since I bought the car and I plan to go for it if its not going to cost me millions.
1. What size adapter covers the stud completely without having to cut it off. ( I have two sets of 5x105 now but want to do some thing ridiculous)
2. On a 16x7 what dose the offset or back spacing need to be to be close to flush with space from answer to question 1.
Thanks guys. I have had this idea since I bought the car and I plan to go for it if its not going to cost me millions.
Thaifight-R
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1. 25mm
As mentioned in the original post, check your mounting pad. If you have the crater thingies, you won't have to worry about cutting the studs regardless of adapter size.
2. It depends on the tires you have, and your definition of "flush."
Have you tried playing with the little tool I posted in the original post?
I'd recommend checking that out as well if you haven't already done so.
I want to say et +20 to +30 because 17x8 +30 (with 205/45) is very flush, and +18 is the 7" equivalent in terms of poke but as I said, depends on the tire. (higher offset to fit meatier tire)
In my opinion, your car already looks pretty awesome as it sits right now. (seems fairly flush as well; you could just use those specs and convert)
Thinking about changing things up already?
The Sonic has studs and lug nuts, so I think you would be looking at wobble nuts rather than wobble bolts. (unless you want to convert it, but that would be more of a hassle than it's worth)
That being said, you might be able to do it. Maybe contact MPFab since he has them on his car right now.
http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/wheel-tire-discussion/7024-go-big-go-home-7.html#post165868
Here are some updated pics.
In order to keep from having to open the wheels up around the lugs, I opted to redrill to 103x5 and make some varience nuts to make up the difference. You can also see the hubcentric ring my machinist made for me as well.
Redrilled wheel
Closeup of redrilled wheels. You can see how much the tapered seat is shifted over
Bolted in place. Without really looking at this, most would not notice the lug nuts are off center in the wheel.
Hope that helps.
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Italianjoe1
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If anyone is interested, i've re-drilled cobalt hubs from 5x110 to 5x114.3 and also to 4x100. It gives a ton more options and if you went from 5-105 to 5x100 the rotor adjustment would be very minor and could be easily done by the end user.
It's a lot more work compared to adapters or spacers or whatever, but it opens up a whole flood of wheel choices.
It's a lot more work compared to adapters or spacers or whatever, but it opens up a whole flood of wheel choices.
Thaifight-R
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Are you suggesting a Sonic hub redrilling service?
If so, may I ask how much and whatnot? (PM me if you'd like.
)Italianjoe1
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Are you suggesting a Sonic hub redrilling service?
If so, may I ask how much and whatnot? (PM me if you'd like.
I can redrill any hubs for any car, i've done it for the cobalts because they also have an odd bolt pattern (5x110) and my local customer switched to 5x114.3 and has been able to find a whole new variety of wheels for much cheaper.
The labor involved is pretty similar on any application, I offer people two options. The cheaper way is to send me your parts and I modify them to what you want, but it means your car will be down for a good while and this doesn't work for everyone.
The other option is me or you buying new parts and doing the machine work, then sending you a complete bolt-on ready kit. This is more money as you are paying for another set of hubs/rotors but it saves you considerable time and can generally be installed on your car in half a day's work.
Either way, my work is the same cost. I can do a full set for $200 plus the cost of your studs. I would suggest using ARP extended studs or something nice since you are going through the work, but I can use new stock studs. As a policy I don't like to re-use studs for any reason, too cheap to risk it.
Thaifight-R
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I presume that doesn't include shipping?
Hmm... Very tempting...
Think you could redrill to 5x114.3?
Italianjoe1
Member
Yeah shipping would be whatever shipping is, it's not bad on a set of hubs. I don't see why not, it's less than 10mm in diameter which isn't much at all. I didn't think to inspect the hubs when I had the wheels off but I can't forsee any real issue.
Thaifight-R
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AdorableKaren
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I can't find adapters for the sonic on motorsport tech
Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place :\ I need for 5x112
Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place :\ I need for 5x112
AdorableKaren
Asian Elite
Oh nevermind I emailed them and answered my own question.
ftwphoto
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What was the answer? I only see the cruze listed. Did they ask you for specs?
Thaifight-R
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It's not listed on their website. You have to email and/or call them. (Calling is best)
I can't emphasize the calling part enough since emails sometimes go to their spam... or so they claim...
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AdorableKaren
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You can not find them listed online because they are custom made. But all you have to do is email or call and they take care of the rest. Mine were $315 shipped and did not take long at all. My invoice was dated 6.19 and package was dated 6.27 so about 7-10 days.
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