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01-24-2007, 11:48 AM | #1 | |
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2000 Blazer rim question
I purchased a set of rims that do not line up with my lug nut pattern. It is very close however and if the holes were larger, the rims would be able to fit. I am wondering what would happen if I enlarged the lug nut holes on the rims? In what way would this affect my vehicle?
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01-24-2007, 11:54 AM | #2 | |
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Re: 2000 Blazer rim question
Is it just that the lug nut holes dont line up or is there a definite difference in the bolt pattern like say a 1/4". I think you have a 5x4 3/4 bolt pattern. Measure the bolt pattern on the wheels you bought. If the bolt pattern is different you playing with fire messing with the wheels.
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01-24-2007, 12:13 PM | #3 | |
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Re: 2000 Blazer rim question
Do you know what kind of effect it can have if I were to drill out the holes? I only spent $100 on the rims and tires. They were from a brand new Mazda SUV and the guy had bought a set of rims to replace the stock 18" rims. They are very nice but at the same time if it didn't work then I would only be out $100. Have you ever seen this done before?
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01-24-2007, 01:02 PM | #4 | |
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Re: 2000 Blazer rim question
I think the Mazda bolt pattern is 5x4.5. Not only is the bolt pattern different but if they came off of a Mazda Tribute they have a front wheel drive offset. If you took them to a machine shop they could probaly only elongate the holes. This would make the wheel fit poorly and since your blazer is lugcentric they would cause a bad vibration at speed. The issue of the backspacing would cause you to have to use spacers to clear the brake calipers. You may have better luck with back spacing if your Blazer is 4x4. I seriously think you will have a problem finding a machine shop to do the work(liability reasons). If you do it will probably be expensive. Hope this helps.
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01-24-2007, 02:26 PM | #5 | |
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Re: 2000 Blazer rim question
Thanks!
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01-27-2007, 05:11 PM | #6 | |
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Re: 2000 Blazer rim question
You can also look around for wheel adapters, which will give the correct spacing if its wrong, and also give you the right lug pattern.
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02-01-2007, 08:08 PM | #7 | |
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Re: 2000 Blazer rim question
if you want to sell them let me know
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