So, on my Akront rear rim that was ore-drilled before I got it the angles of the holes is a little off. As you can see in the pics this is putting a slight
curve in my spokes.
Curved Spokes 1
Curved Spokes 2
I'm assuming this is going to weaken my wheel? I'm planning on putting quite a bit of horsepower through this sucker and it needs to hold up. Is it possible (and advisable) to alter the angle of the holes in the rim? I'm also gonna guess I shouldn't attempt that one myself? Where can I send it (can you modify rims Baz?)
Second question, the spokes for it were listed as lacing an 18" rim to a stock Honda rear hub. The spokes for the outside holes are fine, but the ones for the inside holes are too long by about 3/16". They've got enough threads, I've got them all tight and they didn't bottom out. Can I just shorten them? Or, could I just grind off the excess after the wheel is laced?
Excess Spoke Length
Curved Spokes 1
Curved Spokes 2
I'm assuming this is going to weaken my wheel? I'm planning on putting quite a bit of horsepower through this sucker and it needs to hold up. Is it possible (and advisable) to alter the angle of the holes in the rim? I'm also gonna guess I shouldn't attempt that one myself? Where can I send it (can you modify rims Baz?)
Second question, the spokes for it were listed as lacing an 18" rim to a stock Honda rear hub. The spokes for the outside holes are fine, but the ones for the inside holes are too long by about 3/16". They've got enough threads, I've got them all tight and they didn't bottom out. Can I just shorten them? Or, could I just grind off the excess after the wheel is laced?
Excess Spoke Length

