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Author Topic: 14 Inch rims with centre for FC hubcaps-advice wan  (Read 5762 times)
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« on: June 04, 2006, 09:59:26 AM »
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Anyone know if this is possible?
I have had 3 sets made up but the centres will not accept the FC h/caps.
If anyone has info on where I can gets some rims made up to suit FC h/caps please get in touch
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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2006, 10:54:08 AM »
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Spyro,

I went through the same process and from my research you will have to get your 13 inch centres welded into 14 inch, with the 1 inch step, rims.  You have to be careful, you may have to go slightly wider.

In my case, I wanted 15 inch and I ended up getting 8 mm plate welded to some commodore rims with the centres removed and I am welding lugs to take the caps.  Not as ideal as I would have liked, but as close as I could get.

Not sure what state you are in, but summerfield in WA does this kind of work.
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« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2006, 12:45:41 PM »
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apparantley allstreet tyres here in perth has a new centre you can purchase which is 14 inch, but takes the early(fe to hr) size hubcap.
these can then be welded into a new steel band, either 14inch or welded into a 15 inch stepped band
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« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2006, 09:37:22 AM »
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Heya Craig,
Thanks for the reply....I looked them up and rang and rang....perhaps they don't work the long hours.
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ll try again every day until I get them.
Sounds like the solution I am after.
Cheers,
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« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2006, 10:53:26 AM »
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spyro, allstreet tyres is a business run from his home.(big property, huge shed)
stan, the owner does a huge amount of custom wheel setup's here in perth for most of the big dollar machines.
not sure if he is away at the moment so keep trying.
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« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2006, 10:28:04 AM »
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Hey thanks for that Craig.....treid again today and same thing....he may just be away as you said.
Cheers.....
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« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2006, 12:48:55 PM »
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spyro, spoke to someone today and stan is not away, he just doesnt answer his phone much!
maybe try after hours as well?
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« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2006, 01:03:34 AM »
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Hi Craig,
Problem was an old web page listed an old location and number....I have his current number and opening times so I'll give it a shot next week.
Thanks for your help.
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