Anyone know an engineer?
08 January 2009, 01:08 PM
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I'm fairly confident that Tissy, Moley and I have the same view on this one mate...
Lets say you've been a bit spirited and got plenty of heat into the hub from some decent braking, you hit a larger than expected pothole and due to the weakness in the your wheels they crack/fracture and come off hitting an oncoming car (or worse).
The police will come along and forensically examine your car, they "might" spot the work you've had done. I say "might" as I assume they will painted black again after the skimming and will be hard to spot.
Your insurers will probably not approve of your "modification". I am not sure if you were going to notify them or not, I assume that you were but plenty of other people wouldn't. You then run the risk of them not paying out for your claim or seeking to recover any outlay that they HAVE to pay from you.
I would find it hard to defend you in either criminal or civil proceedings for negligence.
I really don't want to put a downer on this for you, particularly when my engineering experience is non-existant, but I'm not sure that this is a good idea mate.
Lets say you've been a bit spirited and got plenty of heat into the hub from some decent braking, you hit a larger than expected pothole and due to the weakness in the your wheels they crack/fracture and come off hitting an oncoming car (or worse).
The police will come along and forensically examine your car, they "might" spot the work you've had done. I say "might" as I assume they will painted black again after the skimming and will be hard to spot.
Your insurers will probably not approve of your "modification". I am not sure if you were going to notify them or not, I assume that you were but plenty of other people wouldn't. You then run the risk of them not paying out for your claim or seeking to recover any outlay that they HAVE to pay from you.
I would find it hard to defend you in either criminal or civil proceedings for negligence.
I really don't want to put a downer on this for you, particularly when my engineering experience is non-existant, but I'm not sure that this is a good idea mate.
IF an experienced machine/wheel refurb specialist completes the said work without a waiver of some sort they would be liable.
Originally Posted by Milamber
Taken from the OZ website..
"Precision is of the utmost importance in the O·Z workshop where wheels are milled, turned and bored. The profile of the rim, ribbing, disc, centring and the holes for bolting to the hub are machined on precision equipment which enables the strict tolerances required to produce a top-quality product to be achieved."
"Precision is of the utmost importance in the O·Z workshop where wheels are milled, turned and bored. The profile of the rim, ribbing, disc, centring and the holes for bolting to the hub are machined on precision equipment which enables the strict tolerances required to produce a top-quality product to be achieved."
all this states is they use very expensive equipment to Strict tolerences NOT make the wheel to just above its limit of failure. When a wheel is refurbed and has been curbed severely they will take just as much from the rim area.
I personnally would ask the question of the specialist. My 2p.. ;~)
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08 January 2009, 01:19 PM
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You should know better. IF an experienced machine/wheel refurb specialist completes the said work without a waiver of some sort they would be liable.
all this states is they use very expensive equipment to Strict tolerences NOT make the wheel to just above its limit of failure. When a wheel is refurbed and has been curbed severely they will take just as much from the rim area. I personnally would ask the question of the specialist. My 2p.. ;~)
IF an experienced machine/wheel refurb specialist completes the said work without a waiver of some sort they would be liable.all this states is they use very expensive equipment to Strict tolerences NOT make the wheel to just above its limit of failure. When a wheel is refurbed and has been curbed severely they will take just as much from the rim area.
I personnally would ask the question of the specialist. My 2p.. ;~)They haven't asked me to sign a waiver and I've just spoken to them and he say's the size I'm talking isn't an issue?
When a wheel is repaired or refurbed I guess you take a chance.
When you change a wheel do they torque the nuts etc? It's all a percentage game?
Last edited by bibo_boy; 08 January 2009 at 01:21 PM.
i do yes...... 
NO.... thats called too much stress on the wheels causing them to fracture.
08 January 2009, 04:15 PM
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Looking at the bolt holes, if any material is removed (let alone enough to get the right ET) there doesn't look like there's going to be enough left for a secure fit...
08 January 2009, 07:04 PM
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Ian .. In answer to your question , i didn't have to have anything machined of the inside face of the wheel , all i had done was for the centre hole thingy machined out from 50mm diameter to 52mm diameter
I'm sure taking 3mm of the thickness of the wheel will not cause any problems @ all , but on the other hand i can see where our ESC Legal / law enforcement team are coming from
I bet you're glad that you asked everyone now
08 January 2009, 07:32 PM
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Tiny... cheers for that
Yes... Really glad 
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