New 22s are finally on, check it out

Well i finally got my new wheels on. Alex at Arelli wheels really hooked me up with some custom machined one off Ilan Breza wheels. They are 22x9.5 and are a custom +38mm offset, 6x 139.7. I also machined out the back side from a 74mm to a 108mm for the large bore hub the Axiom has. I am running Hankook Ventus St RH06 in 265/35/22. I am pleased with the fit and look i ended up with. I am very impressed with how much better these handle than my 20s did. And the ride is not noticable stiffer than my old 20s either. I absolutly love these tires, great grip and very quiet even in this wide size. Here are some pics, let me know what you all think.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-...eelcloseup.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-...heelsfront.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-...wheelsside.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-...wheelsrear.jpg

Not too shabby there Mr. Mike! So, like, we'll see you at Tellico when? LOL! ;)

Sweet rims, man! I'm not a big fan of the larger rims (20+), but I must admit that yours are very nice.

Your AX looks tight with those shoes.

Nice! It's cool to have some one-of-a-kind rollers like that.

What kind of equipment did you use to cut those centerbores out to 108mm?

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Originally Posted by mbeach

Nice! It's cool to have some one-of-a-kind rollers like that.

What kind of equipment did you use to cut those centerbores out to 108mm?

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I used our machining center, only took about 30 min. I opened it from 74mm to 108mm and cut it 9mm deep.

lathe or mill I meant.

I am trying to get an idea of what machine will work the best for opening up that bore -I might have to do it soon (not such a drastic amount though).

I'd feel more comfortable on a mill, but I'd have to rig up a jig to hold the wheel square on the vise. Big worries about scratching it.

It looks HOT!

It is a 3 axis mill. I pulled off the vises and used toe clamps to hold it to the table face down. I used tag board(thin stiff cardboard) under it so i would not scratch them, worked great no scratches. A lathe could work but i would be afraid of spinning such a larger object that fast and i woul not really have anywhere to grab.

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Originally Posted by mbeach

lathe or mill I meant.

I am trying to get an idea of what machine will work the best for opening up that bore -I might have to do it soon (not such a drastic amount though).

I'd feel more comfortable on a mill, but I'd have to rig up a jig to hold the wheel square on the vise. Big worries about scratching it.

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Here are a few more pics that will be used for Ilan advertising.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-5/195531/ACD996.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-5/195531/ACD987.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-...1/100_2819.jpg

HOT and SHINE!!!