Machine shop needed for wheel offset correction.

Evil STI · 01-12-2008, 06:48 PM

I have a very specific set of wheels that I need to alter the offset on, in order to make them legal for SCCA Stock class. I know most manufacturers cast/forge their wheels in their specific diameters/widths, then lathe their offsets to specification accordingly.

Does anyone here know of a competent machine shop in the Northeast capable of doing this for me?

Preferably one in the Northeast, but I'm willing to have them drop-shipped anywhere in the contiguous 48 states.

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stagex · 01-13-2008, 04:04 PM

can you give an example of what your trying to do? for example..
the machine shop will modify your 52mm offset wheels, to a 42mm offset?

Paisan · 01-13-2008, 07:20 PM

I guess you want a specific wheel? I'd suggest just purchasing the proper offset rim from the get-go.

-mike

uncle lewie wrx · 01-13-2008, 07:27 PM

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Evil STI · 01-13-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stagex

can you give an example of what your trying to do? for example..
the machine shop will modify your 52mm offset wheels, to a 42mm offset?

I need a shop to remove 10mm from the hub mating surface on the back of each wheel, effectively raising the offset.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paisan

I guess you want a specific wheel? I'd suggest just purchasing the proper offset rim from the get-go.

-mike

I agree wholly Paisan. The trouble is that there are absolutely NO lightweight wheels in a legal size and offset for my Honda. This is an extreme measure, but one that will enable me to use a car that I see lots of potential in H Stock class. The stock wheels are 17lbs each and I will be removing a total of 36lbs just by using the lighter ones.

Paisan · 01-13-2008, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil STI

I agree wholly Paisan. The trouble is that there are absolutely NO lightweight wheels in a legal size and offset for my Honda. This is an extreme measure, but one that will enable me to use a car that I see lots of potential in H Stock class. The stock wheels are 17lbs each and I will be removing a total of 36lbs just by using the lighter ones.

Yeah I figured that that was the issue, the unsprung weight reduction will be nice for yah.

I always hated how the SCCA rules were written to cause you to do crazy things like you have to do in this case!

-mike

IT Swift · 01-14-2008, 12:47 PM

there should be many, many competant machine shops in your area that can handle this... Just start calling around.

01-12-2008, 06:48 PM	#1
Evil STI Scooby Specialist Member#: 36792 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NNJ HamfistRacing.com Vehicle: 2012 TuRD Special Edition	Machine shop needed for wheel offset correction. I have a very specific set of wheels that I need to alter the offset on, in order to make them legal for SCCA Stock class. I know most manufacturers cast/forge their wheels in their specific diameters/widths, then lathe their offsets to specification accordingly. Does anyone here know of a competent machine shop in the Northeast capable of doing this for me? Preferably one in the Northeast, but I'm willing to have them drop-shipped anywhere in the contiguous 48 states. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-13-2008, 04:04 PM	#2
stagex Scooby Newbie Member#: 168949 Join Date: Jan 2008	can you give an example of what your trying to do? for example.. the machine shop will modify your 52mm offset wheels, to a 42mm offset?

01-13-2008, 07:20 PM	#3
Paisan Tri-State Track Instructor Moderator Member#: 197 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Edgewater, NJ & Caroga Lk, NY Vehicle: 335i Charity Liason Jag XJ http://48hrs.info	I guess you want a specific wheel? I'd suggest just purchasing the proper offset rim from the get-go. -mike

01-13-2008, 07:27 PM	#4
uncle lewie wrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 78066 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: 2009 LGT	................

01-14-2008, 12:47 PM	#7
IT Swift Scooby Newbie Member#: 125853 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Schwenksville, PA Vehicle: 2013 Impreza Sport Red	there should be many, many competant machine shops in your area that can handle this... Just start calling around.