[DHCrocks]

why do they always have extra holes in them? I'm talking about the holes that are in between the lug holes. Usually they are really small like 1/8" in diameter and seem to be at the same spacing away from the center as the lug holes. These little buggas piss me off, after you wash the rims, water always collects in them and they just take an extra step to get clean and dry. sometimes they are the same size as the lug holes, but a lot of times they are small. I've even seen them on the stock BMW wheels. Is there a reason for them? I think it would look cleaner if they were gone and had just the lug holes...ahh, just venting.

 

[Hyper]

they are universal rims. they fit both your bolt pattern and say either a larger or smaller pattern. I agree, i like when the rim just has either 4 or 5 wholes.

 

[irv_usc]

some rims just have them, part of the decorative design...

 

[RGraphics]

Those holes are pilot holes for a bigger or smaller pattern.
when the wheel is made theare is multiple holes and whatever pattern is goin to be used will be drilled out.
mine have them.

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/31d563bb/bc/2002+IS300/Im000650.jpg?bcuOPY_A48xsiorO

 

[DHCrocks]

ah I see, thanks RGraphics. where did you get then "L" center cap from?

 

[irv_usc]

ah I see, thanks RGraphics. where did you get then "L" center cap from?

they are stickers over the real caps.

 

[RGraphics]

^^^^^ correct, silver backing with die cut chrome "L"