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Never buggered a rim that could not be beat back out, so I don't plan to replace any. I think a good rule of thumb for traveling through the "developing" world is: 2 spare tire/wheel assemblies, 2 spare tires, an on-board compressor, tire changing tools, 2 1/2 pound sledge, tubes and vulcanizing...
My cheapness says the math matters:
To change the hub = $475 for the hub + $75 for the wheel = $550 per corner
To modify the wheel center = $75 plus material and my labor per corner
I don't need to look at or have to twist off 10 lug nuts when 6 will do, nor do I think there's any advantage...
Quick newb questions: When you modify the HEMTT wheels to fit the deuce hubs, do you modify the offset in addition to changing out the hole pattern or do they come out perfect for wider tires filling out the fenders?
And I imagine you have to reverse the rear hubs, is that right?
Thanks,
Rick