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Old 10-30-13 | 09:04 AM
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absolutely! get a drill bit set and size it up - try a few in an old wheel hole and pick the bit that just fits. use a metal bit, meaning a bit designed for metal. also get 2 files a round file and a flat file. these for cleaning up the burrs outside and inside the rim and smoothing the actual hole after drilling. also get some black (if you have black wheels) model paint and a small brush so you can cover the fresh metal. this will reduce abrasion and prevent rust (if it's a metal that rusts). I've done it a bunch of times and don't let anyone scare you that the wheel strength will be diminished. the amount of metal that is removed is miniscule.
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