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Originally Posted by 72K5454
I am wanting to run the Indy slots on my 1972 Blazer. It has new stock height springs and shocks. I know they offer a 15 x8 six lug wheel that will fit32-33 inch by 12.5 with the 4"backspacing. My question is has anyone ran the 17 x 9 inch with the 3.74" back spacing? If they do fit, I can only find these wheels in blanks. In researching these it looked like they used to be offered by a guy selling 6 lug by 5.5 on ebay a few years back. His site no longer exist on ebay. Has anyone ever had blank wheels machined out. What is all involved, and how much should I expect to pay to have this done?
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As I just mentioned on another thread, you may have a difficult time finding a machine shop that will do it due to liability. Tell them it's for racing only, then the onus is on you if something should ever happen.
As far as cost, I would probably charge around $300 for 4 rims.
Ah, Covington Ohio brings back memories. I went to a metal shaping course there hosted by Ron Covell years ago. It was held at a restoration shop that specialized in making hand formed body panels for the 1930 Cords. I forgot the name of the shop.
Edit; It was here---->
https://www.ddclassic.com/