TheSubaruJunkie Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 What size bit did you use on the rims? And what did you use to bevel the holes? -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I think I just grabbed one out of my bit box that matched the existing holes. I'd get a angled stone bit to bevel it, though I just red-necked it on mine and tilted the drill, which I know does the backside as well, but my wheels were super thick. (and I only needed to do it on 2 per wheel...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 I know the studs are like... 14mm or 9/16. So i was thinking maybe thats it... but dont i want the holes alittle bigger than the studs? Also was thinking of picking up a larger bit like 5/8 or 11/16 to use to bevel. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 i used a large 3/4 inch countersink.you should be able to find one at your local machine shop supply store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 3/4 inch, thanks I can order pretty much anything through work... so i wanted to make sure i get the right stuff before i lay down the cash. Did you use a 9/16" bit for the rims Monstaru? -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Toro Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I think I just grabbed one out of my bit box that matched the existing holes. I'd get a angled stone bit to bevel it, though I just red-necked it on mine and tilted the drill, which I know does the backside as well, but my wheels were super thick. (and I only needed to do it on 2 per wheel...) i did just about the same thing. 9/16 plus used a angeled stone bit. good thing they are cheap. was toast after the 4th rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 it was like 35/64ths or something like that.i got it to match the splined part of the lugs for when i was going to do the hubs.then ended up drilling rims with it.it gave just enough room for the lug,match it with a countersink and voile'.cool thing about a countersink is it's ability to pretty much center itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 it was like 35/64ths... My 35/64ths is nearly perfect match for holes in steel rim that I tried it on. BTW, one of the locals may have found an inexpensive source for high quality 35/64ths bits. I need to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 you gotta love standard sizes... wtf 35/64... why cant everything just be metric!! Oh well, 35/64 it is with a 3/4 countersink. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 you gotta love standard sizes... wtf 35/64... why cant everything just be metric!! Oh well, 35/64 it is with a 3/4 countersink. -Brian Haven't seen too many metric bits around here. A 14mm is what you truly need. A 35/64th is just a few thousandths of an inch smaller than 14mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 Smaller? Then wouldnt I want to go with 9/16 which is near identical to 14mm? -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 the studs are 1/2". drill 9/16" then get a 3/4" 60* countersink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Smaller? Then wouldnt I want to go with 9/16 which is near identical to 14mm? -Brian 35/64ths is more identical to 14mm than 9/16ths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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