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7deuce · 03-14-2007, 10:38 PM

I just bought a set of centerline wheels and the center caps wont fit over the hub on the rotor. Has anyone had this problem and has anyone ever turned down the hub of the rotor on a lathe. THX

PBFAB.COM · 03-14-2007, 11:27 PM

Oh yeah... ran into it again today! You have to have the cone on the rotor machined down. A little annoying, but the wheels look pretty cool! I am guessing they are the smoothie style?

camaro__thunder · 03-14-2007, 11:46 PM

I work @ Oreilly and all I did was get the cheaper rotors the Brakebest not the Wagners and the caps fit.

72 Cheyenne402 · 07-11-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro__thunder

I work @ Oreilly and all I did was get the cheaper rotors the Brakebest not the Wagners and the caps fit.

"cheaper rotors the Brakebest" These rotors actually prevent you from having to turn them down and the cap fits over them?

7deuce · 03-15-2007, 12:08 AM

Hell yea! If it wasent 12 at night Id be there. Or turning the rotors down on the lathe. Porterbuilt do you remember how much you machined off. And yes I bought the $159 smoothies. CAN BEAT IT!

PBFAB.COM · 03-15-2007, 12:11 AM

I haven't machined them yet... just rolling it around the shop without centercaps up front! Just mic the inside diameter of the cap and turn the cone down on the rotor .125 to .250 less.

7deuce · 03-15-2007, 12:20 AM

royo · 03-16-2007, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 7deuce

what size wheels are those where did you find them

jimmydean · 03-16-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by royo

what size wheels are those where did you find them

Centerline has the 20x8.5 on sale here.

<edit> I want a set, but 20's won't go with the look. Nice wheels though.

7deuce · 03-15-2007, 12:20 AM

Ohio weather sucks. I had to roll home in a thunder storm. WITH NO WINDSHIELD WIPPERS

blazntn · 03-16-2007, 05:11 PM

Hey 7deuce, Love the Gauge sticker

Brad

www.gaugemagazine.com

7deuce · 03-17-2007, 12:55 PM

There 20x8.5

7deuce · 03-19-2007, 06:50 PM

I called centerline today and they told me there was nothing they could do about the hub problem and that I was using the wrong rotor....hahahaha They said if I didnt want to deal with the problem to send them back. What a what to treat a customer. Fu$k Them.

grnddwn · 03-19-2007, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 7deuce

I called centerline today and they told me there was nothing they could do about the hub problem and that I was using the wrong rotor....hahahaha They said if I didnt want to deal with the problem to send them back. What a what to treat a customer. Fu$k Them.

Maybe you're using the wrong truck?

It would appear you talked to a real sevice oriented sevice person.

IvelDesigns · 03-19-2007, 07:41 PM

do you have a link to the main page of overstock items? i looked around and didn't see a link in the menu.

i might have to pick up a set of those.

IvelDesigns · 03-19-2007, 08:05 PM

found it: http://www.centerlinewheels.com/wheel_deals.php?flag=1

7deuce · 03-19-2007, 08:58 PM

Make sure you have a lathe to turn down thoes rotors..............

IvelDesigns · 03-19-2007, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 7deuce

Make sure you have a lathe to turn down thoes rotors..............

to clarify, you're talking about the center section that holds the bearings right?

do you think a 5 on 5 rotor would still need to be turned down?

and what size tire did you go with?

Jaredm82 · 03-19-2007, 11:59 PM

These wheels are specifically made for 88-98 trucks... That is why they do not fit the hub on your rotor. All you have to do it take your rotors to a machine shop and have the ends of the hubs turned down. I got it done for 10 bucks...

grnddwn · 03-20-2007, 09:05 AM

Damn it was the wrong truck!

7deuce · 03-20-2007, 04:31 PM

I sent the pics of the rotor to them and also the invoice said 1972 c10. If you tell me there going to fit than the bastards should fit. I work at a machine shop and I still dont feel that I should have to turn these rotors down "which I already did" What about the people who dont have axcess to these tools. I dont feel they should have to pay to have them machined. Booooooo On centerline.

*Shane* · 03-20-2007, 07:47 PM

Dude, they offered to give you your money back.

That's a helluva lot more than some wheel companies would do.

7deuce · 03-20-2007, 08:04 PM

I guess you are right about that. Most places, if you mount them there yours so I see your point. The did give me a decision. So I guess party foul on my end.

bw4sale · 03-21-2007, 01:37 PM

I was thinking about these wheels for my 68. If I do the front disk conversion from ECE, will I have to machine something to make them fit right?

7deuce · 03-21-2007, 04:11 PM

If your using the 67-72 rotors Im pretty sure you do. Everyone I talked to has had to. Try grnddnw He might have a way not to. Unless he is using an 88-9? rotor and they work on our spindles. If some one has a rotor trick let the rest of us know.

03-14-2007, 10:38 PM	#1
7deuce Sold! 2 days after finished Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	Centerline wheel center caps I just bought a set of centerline wheels and the center caps wont fit over the hub on the rotor. Has anyone had this problem and has anyone ever turned down the hub of the rotor on a lathe. THX

03-14-2007, 11:27 PM	#2
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Centerline wheel center caps Oh yeah... ran into it again today! You have to have the cone on the rotor machined down. A little annoying, but the wheels look pretty cool! I am guessing they are the smoothie style? __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

03-14-2007, 11:46 PM	#3
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: Centerline wheel center caps I work @ Oreilly and all I did was get the cheaper rotors the Brakebest not the Wagners and the caps fit. __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED

03-15-2007, 12:08 AM	#5
7deuce Sold! 2 days after finished Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	Re: Centerline wheel center caps Hell yea! If it wasent 12 at night Id be there. Or turning the rotors down on the lathe. Porterbuilt do you remember how much you machined off. And yes I bought the $159 smoothies. CAN BEAT IT!

03-15-2007, 12:11 AM	#6
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Centerline wheel center caps I haven't machined them yet... just rolling it around the shop without centercaps up front! Just mic the inside diameter of the cap and turn the cone down on the rotor .125 to .250 less. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

03-15-2007, 12:20 AM	#7
7deuce Sold! 2 days after finished Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	Re: Centerline wheel center caps Last edited by 7deuce; 03-15-2007 at 12:23 AM.

03-16-2007, 05:11 PM	#11
blazntn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 204	Re: Centerline wheel center caps Hey 7deuce, Love the Gauge sticker Brad www.gaugemagazine.com

03-17-2007, 12:55 PM	#12
7deuce Sold! 2 days after finished Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	Re: Centerline wheel center caps There 20x8.5

03-19-2007, 06:50 PM	#13
7deuce Sold! 2 days after finished Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	Re: Centerline wheel center caps I called centerline today and they told me there was nothing they could do about the hub problem and that I was using the wrong rotor....hahahaha They said if I didnt want to deal with the problem to send them back. What a what to treat a customer. Fu$k Them.

03-19-2007, 07:41 PM	#15
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Centerline wheel center caps do you have a link to the main page of overstock items? i looked around and didn't see a link in the menu. i might have to pick up a set of those. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

03-19-2007, 08:05 PM	#16
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Centerline wheel center caps found it: http://www.centerlinewheels.com/wheel_deals.php?flag=1 __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007... Last edited by IvelDesigns; 03-19-2007 at 08:11 PM.

03-19-2007, 08:58 PM	#17
7deuce Sold! 2 days after finished Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	Re: Centerline wheel center caps Make sure you have a lathe to turn down thoes rotors..............

03-19-2007, 11:59 PM	#19
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	Re: Centerline wheel center caps These wheels are specifically made for 88-98 trucks... That is why they do not fit the hub on your rotor. All you have to do it take your rotors to a machine shop and have the ends of the hubs turned down. I got it done for 10 bucks...

03-20-2007, 09:05 AM	#20
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	Re: Centerline wheel center caps Damn it was the wrong truck! __________________ SAVE THE PLANET DRIVE AN OLD TRUCK

03-20-2007, 04:31 PM	#21
7deuce Sold! 2 days after finished Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	Re: Centerline wheel center caps I sent the pics of the rotor to them and also the invoice said 1972 c10. If you tell me there going to fit than the bastards should fit. I work at a machine shop and I still dont feel that I should have to turn these rotors down "which I already did" What about the people who dont have axcess to these tools. I dont feel they should have to pay to have them machined. Booooooo On centerline.



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03-20-2007, 07:47 PM	#22
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Centerline wheel center caps Dude, they offered to give you your money back. That's a helluva lot more than some wheel companies would do.

03-20-2007, 08:04 PM	#23
7deuce Sold! 2 days after finished Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	Re: Centerline wheel center caps I guess you are right about that. Most places, if you mount them there yours so I see your point. The did give me a decision. So I guess party foul on my end.

03-21-2007, 01:37 PM	#24
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: Centerline wheel center caps I was thinking about these wheels for my 68. If I do the front disk conversion from ECE, will I have to machine something to make them fit right? __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

03-21-2007, 04:11 PM	#25
7deuce Sold! 2 days after finished Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	Re: Centerline wheel center caps If your using the 67-72 rotors Im pretty sure you do. Everyone I talked to has had to. Try grnddnw He might have a way not to. Unless he is using an 88-9? rotor and they work on our spindles. If some one has a rotor trick let the rest of us know.

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