Lug Holes Ovaled. Help

[OTLEYEX]

I got ripped off on an ebay purchase of a set of ITP baja's. One of the rims has the lug holes ovaled pretty bad. Can you redrill the same bolt pattern in the unused space and still have a strong enough rim. Has anyone done this before. Does any have pics of one that is done. Thanks. I really need some help.

[Rico]

Originally posted by OTLEYEX
Can you redrill the same bolt pattern in the unused space and still have a strong enough rim. .

IT can be done but the holes have to be matched up perfectly or it will not mount and could be out of balance.

[underpowered]

a good machine shop should be able to redrill the holes in a concentric circle for you to keep it centered and in ballence. the wheel should be plenty strong, i see this type of wheel, usually a unilug design in drag cars and off road trucks. the wheel should keep most of its structural integrity, the locatio of the holes in comparison to the other holes will be a great enough distance apart that there is still enough materical there to support it.