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Maroon 6.2L SS · 08-16-2019, 07:55 PM

Hey all. I just went to have 4 race star rims installed. 18X10.5 rear and 18X8.5 front. Discount tire pointed out to me that the rims won't fit on the front. I saw why, and remembered something about cutting off the roller skates. They had never heard of this and said it's not recommended.

My question is, can I cut these off and have no worries/issues with braking during normal/aggressive driving and of course drag racing?

Secondly, if it is safe to do this, how do you do it? Hacksaw or reciprocating saw?

Bandit63 · 08-16-2019, 08:30 PM

Yes, it’s safe to cut them off. Only on there to fix brake noise

zlathim · 08-17-2019, 07:06 AM

I used a 4" cut off wheel on an angle grinder. The hacksaw will work fine too.

Maroon 6.2L SS · 08-20-2019, 05:22 PM

Hey all. I have an electric handheld grinder with I believe a 4 inch wheel. I would imagine that this would cut off the roller skates quicker/easier than a reciprocating saw. Would you agree?

zlathim · 08-20-2019, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Maroon 6.2L SS

Hey all. I have an electric handheld grinder with I believe a 4 inch wheel. I would imagine that this would cut off the roller skates quicker/easier than a reciprocating saw. Would you agree?

Does it have a grinding wheel or cutting wheel on it? Either will work, but the grinding wheel will take longer to mush through the steel. It willl probably make more heat too, for whatever that's worth. You can get cutting wheels on amazon for cheap.

Otherwise, I'd hacksaw them off before I cut them with a grinding wheel. YMMV

BLU DUCE · 08-21-2019, 06:10 AM

Just go to Harbor Freight and get the cutting wheels. I used them and worked real good.

Vegas Bound · 08-21-2019, 10:49 AM

Just buy the AC Delco replacement pads without the roller skates, $40.

blackops13ss · 08-21-2019, 11:13 AM

I cut mine off no issues with a grinder.

Jayjellyfish212 · 08-21-2019, 01:18 PM

Metal cut off disk on a hand held 4” grinder is the best way! Then switch to a grind wheel to smooth the rough edges. Then use a little extreme temp paint and a little artist brush to put a little paint on the bare steel. I did my fronts with 17” skinny’s and used this method on my Brembo pads/ skates. Just take your time because shit gets hot quick when cutting and grinding the pads. Make sure you take the pads off the calipers so you don’t accidentally nab something else other then the pads. Honestly after doing mine and the pads make no noise I think the skates are pointless and you’ll even shave a small amount of weight off without them.

Maroon 6.2L SS · 08-21-2019, 03:50 PM

Thanks everybody. I picked up a metal cut off disc today to use in place of the metal grinding disc.

Getting the front tires/rims put on Friday afternoon if I don't mess something up!!!

zlathim · 08-21-2019, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Maroon 6.2L SS

Thanks everybody. I picked up a metal cut off disc today to use in place of the metal grinding disc.

Getting the front tires/rims put on Friday afternoon if I don't mess something up!!!

Word to the wise: If you remove the grinding wheel and it doesn't look like the cutting wheel will fit on the little base piece, remove the base piece and flip it over. Even on the cheaper HF grinders that mounting piece is reversible to fit more than just one application. I hope this makes sense.

Maroon 6.2L SS · 08-21-2019, 06:00 PM

Thanks Zlathim. I will check this out.

08-16-2019, 07:55 PM	#1
Maroon 6.2L SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS A6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 183	Cutting off the roller skates Hey all. I just went to have 4 race star rims installed. 18X10.5 rear and 18X8.5 front. Discount tire pointed out to me that the rims won't fit on the front. I saw why, and remembered something about cutting off the roller skates. They had never heard of this and said it's not recommended. My question is, can I cut these off and have no worries/issues with braking during normal/aggressive driving and of course drag racing? Secondly, if it is safe to do this, how do you do it? Hacksaw or reciprocating saw?

08-16-2019, 08:30 PM	#2
Bandit63 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Paducah Ky Posts: 257	Yes, it’s safe to cut them off. Only on there to fix brake noise __________________ MRR M228 Wheels, Circle D 3200 Stall, 3.91 Gear, Texas Speed VVT 3.2 Cam, CHE Rocker Arm Bushings, Texas Speed Headers, No Cats

08-17-2019, 07:06 AM	#3
zlathim Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 726	I used a 4" cut off wheel on an angle grinder. The hacksaw will work fine too. __________________ GPI SS2; EE E2 catch can; SP 1 7/8" LT Headers w/ hfc; FM AT 3" cat-back; CAI Cold Air Intake; AEM Wideband Tuned by GPI McCleod RXT; MGW flat stick; Ram Clutch slave cylinder & hydraulic adjuster BMR cradle & diff bushings, trailing arms, toe rods & upper control arm bushings Hotchkis sub-frame brace Stop Tech Z-23 brakes 4.10 gears, Eaton Truetrac, LPW diff cover Best 1/4 mile 12.073 @ 115.68 mph 3,300 ft DA

08-21-2019, 06:10 AM	#6
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	Just go to Harbor Freight and get the cutting wheels. I used them and worked real good. __________________

08-21-2019, 01:18 PM	#9
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	Metal cut off disk on a hand held 4” grinder is the best way! Then switch to a grind wheel to smooth the rough edges. Then use a little extreme temp paint and a little artist brush to put a little paint on the bare steel. I did my fronts with 17” skinny’s and used this method on my Brembo pads/ skates. Just take your time because shit gets hot quick when cutting and grinding the pads. Make sure you take the pads off the calipers so you don’t accidentally nab something else other then the pads. Honestly after doing mine and the pads make no noise I think the skates are pointless and you’ll even shave a small amount of weight off without them. __________________ Car mods: never enough!

08-20-2019, 05:22 PM	#4
Maroon 6.2L SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS A6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 183	Hey all. I have an electric handheld grinder with I believe a 4 inch wheel. I would imagine that this would cut off the roller skates quicker/easier than a reciprocating saw. Would you agree?

08-21-2019, 10:49 AM	#7
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Just buy the AC Delco replacement pads without the roller skates, $40.

08-21-2019, 11:13 AM	#8
blackops13ss Drives: 2013 Black camaro ss Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Saint Clair Shores Posts: 45	I cut mine off no issues with a grinder.

08-21-2019, 03:50 PM	#10
Maroon 6.2L SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS A6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 183	Thanks everybody. I picked up a metal cut off disc today to use in place of the metal grinding disc. Getting the front tires/rims put on Friday afternoon if I don't mess something up!!!

08-21-2019, 06:00 PM	#12
Maroon 6.2L SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS A6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 183	Thanks Zlathim. I will check this out.