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[Dirk2514]

Hi, Ive just got hold of some old Alloys. They are the Exactons version of the Dunlop d1s, they were apparently taken of a trailer used on a farm. although not kerbed one of them has elongated holes due to being used with only one wheel nut. is it possible or viable to repair?

Also could anyone tell me what wheelnuts are needed?

 

Thanks

[Cooperman]

You might be best to either have flanged sleeves machined and press fitted or, alternatively, look at boring out the holes and using different wheel nuts.
Any repairs will mean using a jig-borer to ensure the pcd is accurate and concentric.
Maybe best to get some better wheels.

[Dirk2514]

Thanks for your advice, I guess I'll see if the cost of the repair is too high. I'll be looking out for some cheap exactons in the meantime. Shame because the rims are really straight. There are some on eBay but the look like they have been driven without tyres on gravel down a entry.
Think I'll put a wanted add on here.
Thanks again

[Spider]

There'd be loads of firms who could repair them, alloy's are easy, I've had a few sets repaired and restored and I didn't think it expensive.

[Mervyn]

A local machine shop would probably charge an hour (~£50) to put some of these in

http://www.raceways....large_size..htm

Cheers

Merv

[Cooperman]

They would be ideal. However, if the existing holes are elongated it will need a jig-borer to re-establish the correct PCD positions.

[mini13]

I presume these are sleeve nut holes if they are damaged, can you put a pic up

[Cooperman]

OP, can you post photos of the damaged wheels so that we can give a more accurate assessment of the necessary repairs.

 

Wheel stud holes must be accurate in respect of the PCD of the holes and their concentricity with the outer rim.

 

It might be necessary to machine up some customised sleeves, but if that is needed, it would be better to buy some new of good second-hand wheels. If old wheels have been mis-used they may well not be ideal for a classic car restoration.

[Carlos W]

If they've been run with only one wheel nut I'd expect there is probably a risk of stress fracture.

 

Have a good look at them before spending money on repairs

[Cooperman]

If they've been run with only one wheel nut I'd expect there is probably a risk of stress fracture.

 

Have a good look at them before spending money on repairs

 

Agreed, localised fatigue could be an issue, but you can't see fatigue just by inspection.

[Dirk2514]

Thanks everyone for your advice, I will get some photos & upload them. I have been looking online & found a company in York who do wheels & can even convert from four stud to five stud. They seem to have been in the business for some time. I have message them for info so I'll wait & see what they say. I'm hoping because they were on a farm trailer they weren't dragged about too much.
I only paid £30 for three & it seems most old wheels need some repair before respraying.
I'll just have to see how much the repair is & if it's viable.
Thanks all for your comments

[1275midget]

Would that be Ian Jemison in York? If so, he's a good bloke and will see you right.  His son Ben is a good lad too. If it's not Jemison, then give them a ring too ;) 

[Dirk2514]

Would that be Ian Jemison in York? If so, he's a good bloke and will see you right.  His son Ben is a good lad too. If it's not Jemison, then give them a ring too ;) 

[Dirk2514]

Yeah that's the company I found on the Internet, haven't got intouch with them yet. Have you used them for wheels yourself?

[1275midget]

Yeah that's the company I found on the Internet, haven't got intouch with them yet. Have you used them for wheels yourself?

Yes, once to respray a set of Jeep wheels - very good finish, and they are my go to guys for fitting tyres. Ben couldn't get one to balance because the hub part was wonky, so he skimmed a bit off the back face to straighten it up for me, £20