Metric TRX wheel conversion to 17"
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Metric TRX wheel conversion to 17"
There was a guy floating around on here or bimmerforums who was converting TRX to 17" 2 piece wheels. Anyone know who it was
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Re: Metric TRX wheel conversion to 17"
johnb@macarbon or ParkerRhodes. Those were the two most recent guys with posts of that idea/work. Both listed under wheels and tires in the forum.
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Re: Metric TRX wheel conversion to 17"
Found Parker Rhodes waiting for a response Thank you
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Any more info on how the conversion works?
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Re: Metric TRX wheel conversion to 17"
I tried to contact Parker but no luck so far. I think I found a local shop that can do it and will visit them during the week. I like my restored style 5s but those original wheels really have my attention. I think I can sell my style 5s for close to what the conversion will cost as they are well restored. I will see.
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Re: Metric TRX wheel conversion to 17"
Looked into it locally and I can get the machine work done very reasonably the problem is the barrels.They are only offered in that size to build a three piece wheel and the cost from BBS is over $500 a wheel so for now I will stay with my restored style 5s
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Re: Metric TRX wheel conversion to 17"
Hi, I believe you can use the Style5 barrels and hardware; did a quck check and it seems TRX could be machined to same outside dimensions as Style5 8x17 centers; also looked like offset would be correct.
I think this is what others have used as well.
I think this is what others have used as well.
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Re: Metric TRX wheel conversion to 17"
It looks close. I am off to the machinist tomorrow and we will see. The modifications that have been done are with split barrels but at over $550 a wheels from BBS I am hoping the style 5 barrels will work
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Re: Metric TRX wheel conversion to 17"
Please let us know what you find out; I would also love to do the same with my set of TRX!