Cutting the steelies...

[Basement_Modder]

Is it possible to cut the stock steel rims from a festiva without them becoming too weak? I was thinking something along the lines of this:

http://i.imgur.com/OhCHl.png

The pattern is to merge every other slot and cut it all the way to the bevel in the center.

Other rims have patterns like this and remain strong, so why not the stock wheels? My only concern is that the steel would be too thin and collapse under the weight of the car.

Thoughts? I think it would look awesome if painted black with chrome bolts and red calipers.

[mckabe]

It would look nice. I would. Think it would hold just avoid bumps and curbs.

[Basement_Modder]

So I think the procedure I would follow is:

1- use air-cutter to make cuts
2- use grinder to smooth them out
3- use sledgehammer to roll in the edges a tad
4- clean all surface rust
5- paint high gloss black with metal paint
6- put high gloss clear on it
7- Paint brake calipers red with high temp automotive paint
8- Find chrome lug nuts and/ or paint existing ones chrome on heads
9- replace tires and re-mount
10- ?????????
11- PROFIT

[thered56]

Looks unsafe to me.

[anomoly40]

I wouldn't do it. Those are stamped steel rims. They're not thick enough to support the weight of the car like that. Look at the rims you're trying to recreate. They're usually cast or forged steel and are thicker. I've seen stock festiva rims crack under normal driving. Don't do it. You're just asking for a wreck.

[TominMO]

I wouldn't do it. Those are stamped steel rims. They're not thick enough to support the weight of the car like that. Look at the rims you're trying to recreate. They're usually cast or forged steel and are thicker. I've seen stock festiva rims crack under normal driving. Don't do it. You're just asking for a wreck.

Major +1!

[xaero_81]

I'd be concerned with balancing.

[festivaWES]

lmao, funniest thing ever...

[anomoly40]

I'd be concerned with balancing.

On 3 wheels when one inevitably explodes while driving?

[bhazard]

Yeah you're gonna die.

[zoe60]

I'd rather not be on the same road as you. Can you let us know where you're going to be so we can avoid the area? LOL!

[Basement_Modder]

I expected as such...

*sigh*

Guess I'll have to buy real rims...

[anomoly40]

Get some XR-2 rims from a jy.

[JPT]

No way would I do it. If you want some cheap steelies with more style, get some Metro steelies. You can upgrade to 13" tires at the same time.

[xaero_81]

I have a set of Xr2 geometrics you can have for cheap with good tires. I am 2 hours away though.