Possible to use Nissan Rogue rims? So close, yet so far

[ClangClang]

CX 5 has the following OEM wheel specs:

• 17" x 7"
• 67.1mm center bore
• M12 x 1.5 threads
• 50mm offset

The Rogue is aaaaaalmost identical. I can get a set of Rogue wheels for dirt cheap to use for winter tires. The Rogue threads are M12 x 1.25, but I don't think that's an issue - just use my Mazda lug nuts. Offset is 38mm - again, I don't think it's an issue, they'll just stick out an extra 12mm from the body panels. I'll be mounting 225/65r17 Blizzaks. But the center bore on the Nissan wheels is 66.1mm. One dang millimeter smaller. Any idea if it will fit on a Mazda hub? Or is there a DIY option? I can't think of anything that I could do myself that would insure a perfectly concentric center bore, other than taking it to a machine shop. But that would probably cost me more than buying a set of brand new OEM alloys direct from the dealer.

Thoughts?

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

You would need them machined the extra .5mm. Check local metal shops for quotes though, some places are cheap on those things. Others charge the standard labor/union fee.

 

[inlinev]

I paid $50 a wheel for steel rims to mount on winter tires. The hassle of machining hardly seems worth it.

 

[tibimakai]

I have machined my Audi wheels(Chris, I will repaint them myself, when the heat goes away). It's a simple process, shouldn't cost to much. I'm a machinist though. There are no wheel spacers, with different bore diameter out there?

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

Just curious what dirt cheap is. You may be able to find something on CL or ebay or equal value and larger or same bore.

 

[ClangClang]

I can get the Rogue wheels for $50 for the entire set of 4. I've been checking CL every day or two for several weeks now and haven't found anything else promising. There are a couple guys with used OEM CX-5 wheels but they're asking $500+ for the set which is a bit ridiculous. That's nearly MSRP. They've both been posted for over a month with no sale yet. I wonder why....

Buying steelies new from Tire Rack is $70 each plus shipping. (over $300 total) so it's significantly more expensive than the Rogue wheels. I'll check with a couple machine shops but it seems unlikely to be cost effective.