Any machine shop central Scotland alter alloy offset

[scotshaggis]

I have a new (but old) set of 20” Brabus alloys that could ideally do with a slight offset change to sit further in.

This shop saying up to 5mm usually ok. It’d be 4-5mm I’m after. But they’re in Chelmsford

https://tttoolsltd.co.uk/gallery/


Anywhere 100% trustworthy in (central) Scotland that might do this to save me thinking about posting/damage to the wheels. I’m in Edinburgh.

[starsky67]

We’re you planning to put some tyres on those rims?

Blimey talk about low profile!

[Schiehallion]

I did this to a set of 16 inch alloys which didn't quite fit the arches of my fiesta about 15 years ago, by a place in Leven. I found it via google maps and its called Hamish McLaren Engineering, 01333 426769.

One of those old school machining shops, was about £30 for four or some ridiculous price.

[Watchthis]

I've used a company in Coatbridge called D&G engineering for a whole manner of machining. They'll be able to help I'm sure

[sherman]

Skidz in Falkirk or Eccose in Boness probably know who to talk to in the central belt.

[Driver101]

scotshaggis said:

I have a new (but old) set of 20” Brabus alloys that could ideally do with a slight offset change to sit further in.

This shop saying up to 5mm usually ok. It’d be 4-5mm I’m after. But they’re in Chelmsford

https://tttoolsltd.co.uk/gallery/


Anywhere 100% trustworthy in (central) Scotland that might do this to save me thinking about posting/damage to the wheels. I’m in Edinburgh.

Are they telling you up to 5mm is usually ok for the safety structure of the wheel, or 5mm is usually ok for the wheel to fit your car?

Have you tried the wheels on?

4-5mm isn't a massive difference. Are they that close to fitting that a few mm is going to make all the difference?

[scotshaggis]

Wow, thanks for the quick and helpful replies.

20 inch was an OE size for the 221 S Class. For some reason they look extra big in my photo.

Re above quesion, the up to 5mm is mentioned on that website as usually a safe amount to take away alright. Yes, I've tried the fronts (back will be fine). I'd probably have to go with a narrower tyre than ideal which I'm wondering if I could avoid.

Those wheels seemed to be for the W220 S Class at 9.5x20 ET37 all round. Mine a W221. I've seen sets for sale and have no idea why they aren't a staggered set up. Even for the W220 the fronts are a bit wide or could do with being say ET43. Ideally about 9" wide and ET40!

I could do with testing a couple of tyre sizes but I'm sure a slight adjustment to the hub faces would be a help.

Edited by scotshaggis on Saturday 20th May 22:06

[swisstoni]

I’m sorry to be such a wet blanket but what would insurance make of all this if something bad happened?

Could perhaps the arch lips be persuaded to give up a few more mm?

[scotshaggis]

swisstoni said:

I’m sorry to be such a wet blanket but what would insurance make of all this if something bad happened?

Could perhaps the arch lips be persuaded to give up a few more mm?

Fair comment on both counts. I'd probably be happy with 4mm off which would be difficult to imagine causing a catastrophic failure.

And yes, a loan of an arch roller just to allow a little more clearance would be good. The reason for doing this is that it'd be good to use these wheels. I've had them sitting for years.