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    Can a Ford BF stud pattern be redrilled to suit VY Commodore?

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    Are you looking to put BF wheels on a VY? If you are, there is a lot to consider.

    1. Centre hole diameter
    2. Offset
    3. PCD and whether the Ford wheel has sufficient material in the hub to re-drill the new stud pattern

    What is the diameter of the centre hole compared to the Commodore hub - if the Ford centre hole is too big, you would need sleeving rings made. If the hole is too small, you would need to machine it out.

    Is the centre of the back of the wheel, where it mates to the hub, flat, so that you could re-drill the Commodore stud pattern between the Ford stud holes?

    Does the offset suit the Commodore - will it clear the front struts?

    Lot to think about - are you sure you want to do it?

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    For the money you spend mate you should be able to go some nice aftermarket wheels.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sweefu View Post
    For the money you spend mate you should be able to go some nice aftermarket wheels.
    Yeah, I forgot to add that. The BF wheels would have to be an absolutely outstanding design to bother going to the trouble.

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    i should have added more description lol.. my brother has 19's on his BF and he got 20's the other day so he is going to give me the 19s... there not Ford Wheels there made to suit haha sorry guys

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