is it safe to cut alloy wheels from the inside hub

[billal]

i have a set of 18 inch amg alloys their kinda stick out off the side my 230ce i was wondering if i should cut the hub from the inside of the alloy so their will not stick out. and can u suggest any garage which help me

 

[lotusmark2]

Please tell me you are joking!

 

[billal]

nah am serious cas i know one guy who has done them

 

[grasmere]

I dont think you will receive any advice from this forum - playing with wheel modification is likely to get 'someone' killed - ask at an MB dealer and they'll think you're round the bend - with respect !!

 

[Flash]

Why not go for modified flared wheel arches/extensions instead "IF" you really want to keep the alloys...

On W202 C43 AMG they did a plastic extension wheel arch trim piece that mounted onto the wheel arch.

 

[KLP 92]

You can have the hub on the inside of the wheel grinded down dependant upon the thickness of the hub. Normally you can get 5-10mm shaved off without safety issues BUT i would only recommend this from a professional who knows what he's doing.

BJV wheels offer this service and will measure the hub thickness first to ensure it will be safe.

 

[aka$h]

I looked into this a short while back, as has already been mentioned, if you take too much off you will effect the strength of the wheel, BJV are a good bet.

 

[billal]

bjv where abouts are they based or is there a contact no. that you lot can give out

 

[aka$h]

http://www.wheelrefurbishing.co.uk/services.htm

They did list offset adjustment as a service but nolonger have in on their site, best give them a call, speak to Andrew.