Re: elongated holes in rim

Posted by RAB on December 09, 2003 at 09:21:36 from (195.93.34.11):

In Reply to: elongated holes in rim posted by terry on December 09, 2003 at 08:32:45:

Are there no alternative holes you can use? My steel rims are drilled with lots of holes for various lug patterns and I have just used more appropriate holes.
Are the bevels wear, or for a countersunk head?
What percentage of lugs were run loose?
If 100%, I would possibly drill new holes and electric weld these ovals in completely (afterwards), as my welding would not be as easy to drill as the original rim. Make a jig so that all holes can be aligned as carefully as possible - the time spent will be worth it!
If only a few, then repair. Fill in and start again, enlarge and weld in a bushing, or whatever you feel happiest doing.
As an amateur, I would probably use a 'practool' for enlarging 13mm holes to that size, while using a power tool of limited wattage.
Hope this helps.
Regards, RAB

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