Webber Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 This is probably a reeeally nooby question.But i was wondering, is it possible to get the same effect as manufatured drilled rims when doing it yourself?Any helps appreciated.ThanksJames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan-Trials Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Not realy because when they do it in the factory the rim is flat out and then the drill it straight and then bend the rim into place,never seen anyone do it themself lol,but its just easier if you just buy a drilled rim mateRyan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmeansgo Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I really wouldn't go drilling holes in components - it will weaken them, and invalidate any guarantee they might have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon430 Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Best to buy a pre-drilled rim. Like what greenmeansgo said it will just weaken the rim and void the warranty you had on it.Thanks,Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I am pretty sure rims are drilled after they are made.There was a time before drilled rims where everyone did their own, as long as you don't go nuts then it will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Double walled rims are drilled after being formed, single are generally punched out while it's flat as far as I'm awareDrilling yourself is fine and can achieve as good a result as a factory rim if you take the time and care to do it properly edit: when I say "drilling yourself..." I obviously don't mean taking tools to your chest to save weight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Like has been said, there is no reason why not to drill your own rims, i have done LOADS of rims, i use a pillar drill and the holes are usualy as good as the ones that come in rims bought with holes!Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollo you ball-bag Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 do it. i see no reason why not to. but find out where the rim is joined, and do not drill there.i think this is usually oppsite the valve hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 The big points come from drilling a new valve hole at the join and then a larger hole where the original valve location was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEONRIDER Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I am pretty sure rims are drilled after they are made.There was a time before drilled rims where everyone did their own, as long as you don't go nuts then it will be fineOh and just to say that say a bloody good video.jjbarrett:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
control rob Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 helloyou can drill holes in the rims but its not half as effective as buyin the proper factory ones, if doing it yourself it just makes rims more weak, you could save ur self a couple of grams buy drilling yourself but the factory rims are usally lighter...hopes helpsrob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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