How many people would be insterested in a 4x108 to 5x108 redrilled hubs and rotors?

[rooSTer]

What these does is allow you to is use 5x108 wheels on the Fiesta ST.

 

[rodmoe]

Man I would love some 4x100 hubs and brakes.. But 5x108 is a start
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[Tex ST-AR]

I think 5X114 would be the best wheel selection and looks if it's possible. Other than waiting for my FiST to arrive wheel selection is my #1 pet peeve.

 

[rooSTer]

I'm talking to a guy that is making these for the older Focus which also uses the 4x108. Will keep you guys updated when I hear back.

 

[rodmoe]

Cool Thanks

 

[ileftthestoveon]

Question: To do this I would have to re-drill my rotors as well. Would re-drilling them have a negative effect overtime, such as becoming prone to cracking?

 

[stuntdoogie]

Question: To do this I would have to re-drill my rotors as well. Would re-drilling them have a negative effect overtime, such as becoming prone to cracking?

Good question.

 

[ileftthestoveon]

So I've been poking around other forums and searching the web and it seems that re-drilling rotors doesn't pose any issues with cracking, warping, etc. I'm going to keep looking but it would appear as though I may now have a use for my old Rotas!

 

[rodmoe]

I think 5X114 would be the best wheel selection and looks if it's possible. Other than waiting for my FiST to arrive wheel selection is my #1 pet peeve.

Yup a TON of wheels for that fitment !!

 

[BlueBomber]

Lol let's go from one obscure lug pattern to another

Seriously 5x114.3 is much more practical.

 

[ileftthestoveon]

Man I would love some 4x100 hubs and brakes.. But 5x108 is a start
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Someone on fiestafaction said the 4x100 hubs on the mazda2 are a direct fit for the fronts on the ST. Not sure if its actually true or not but something to look into

 

[rodmoe]

Someone on fiestafaction said the 4x100 hubs on the mazda2 are a direct fit for the fronts on the ST. Not sure if its actually true or not but something to look into

I saw that too the bite is getting the rears to take the Disc's But it is progress

 

[STooge]

Gota link?

 

[rodmoe]

http://www.fiestafaction.com/forums/search.php?searchid=131572

Did a search of FF with Mazda 2 hubs
not pretty but quick

 

[RDgolfer]

So this 5 bolt pattern is for more wheel choice?

 

[rodmoe]

So this 5 bolt pattern is for more wheel choice?

Yes the 5-108 is used on the Focus ST so you may find larger wheels more readily available ..

 

[RDgolfer]

I wonder why Ford went with 4 bolt pattern in the first place...is this common to Ford?

 

[MrClean]

I wonder why Ford went with 4 bolt pattern in the first place...is this common to Ford?

It's common for econo-boxes.

 

[elsolo]

If I were to have hubs redrilled, I would make brake brackets to run bigger rotors that are already in the new lug pattern.

 

[RAAMaudio]

I have already had my hubs and rotors re-drilled to 4x100 as there are far more choices than in 5x100. I have wheels and tires on order now and will post pics when I get them on the car.

If the hubs were wide enough I would of gone for 5x114.3 as a huge list of wheels available but then again, not much in fat 15's as mentioned below.

If indeed the Mazda 2 hubs fit it would be a simpler solution so I hope they do but it was more cost effective to have mine done at a local machine shop.

Rotors are far less important to have precisely drilled so as mentioned by a member on another site where I have posted pics of the hubs, installed, etc, he recommended just getting the new hubs or re-drilled ones and bolting to the rotors then just drill them out yourself on a drill press. Makes since as the holes have to be a bit larger than the studs, the hub is what locates the rotors, not the hubs.

I have a set of Konig Feather, 17x7 and Michelin A/S 3 Y rated in 205x45/17 for my inclement weather set on order, weight will be around 38lbs, cost around $1400 total. I would love to have them wider but for any snow, etc I may encounter narrower is better, I can use these top of the line all seasons as rain tires on track as well, they are very very fast for all seasons.

I will be getting a set of 12.2lb, 15x9, wheels in the end of the month or so for 225/45/15 track tires, either street/track BFG Rivals or Hoosier R6, Rivals I can run on the street when needed or just wanted and they are still very fast on track. Weight for either package will be around 33lbs.


I have a bit of a writeup on it on the thread on another forum.

I have also worked with a BBK company to build a low cost, race proven, 11.75" BBK kit to fit under 15" wheels, two piece rotors, street pads, SS lines, brackets, calipers, etc will be only around $750 to $800 and a larger rotor rear with brakets around $250. Very low cost consumables as in $40 rotor rings, lower cost pads, and again well proven in racing.

Good day
Rick