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jboogie
03-18-2009, 05:33 AM
I read that our bolt pattern is 5x120.. Recently i saw a 5X120.65 bolt pattern. What is the significants of the .65 and will these wheel work on our cars?

Thanks.
RacerxG8
03-18-2009, 06:07 AM
I read that our bolt pattern is 5x120.. Recently i saw a 5X120.65 bolt pattern. What is the significants of the .65 and will these wheel work on our cars?

Thanks.

The difference is 0.65 millimeter.
That works out to 0.025590551181 inch.
That's about 1/40 of an inch.

I wouldn't think it would make that big a difference. The problem would be does the hub of the wheel fit our cars?
Paniller
03-18-2009, 07:08 AM
Grand Prixs run 5x115. A lot of us ran 5x114.3, which was a common size. So, if that 0.7 difference fits, I'd assume your 0.6 difference would.

However, I'd have to warn you to do so at your own risk. I never had a problem, and to tell you the truth, it fit right on like it was made for my car. Most others had no issues either. But, then there was always the handful of guys that swore against it, claiming it creates a greater risk of breaking the studs. But, IMO, that small of a difference can also written off as tolerance.

I vote go for it, as long as you accept the risks. Just make sure you get a good hubcentric ring set, to ease the pressure on the studs. I didn't use them and had no problems, but in hindsight, it wasn't my brightest move.
jboogie
03-18-2009, 07:24 AM
With that being said.. Will wheels with bolt patterns of 5x4.75 work on our cars also???
RacerxG8
03-18-2009, 07:43 AM
With that being said.. Will wheels with bolt patterns of 5x4.75 work on our cars also???

4.75 in. = 120.65 mm
jboogie
03-18-2009, 08:32 AM
Anyone know what our hub bore is?
RacerxG8
03-18-2009, 08:57 AM
Anyone know what our hub bore is?

I think it's 65 mm, but you'll have to do a search to be sure.
G8H8
03-23-2009, 07:27 PM
anyone know what our hub bore is?

67.1
EcoBrick Bob
03-24-2009, 11:28 AM
It is NOT 65 mm. It is 67.1mm. If you do a "Vette" wheel, you need very accurate hub rings. You need to find out what the inside diameter of the wheel hub is and then talk with TireRack or Discount Tire. For instance my Breytons are 72.6 -67.1mm The ones for my Beyerns are only 72 -67mm and they don't fit quite as tightly.
GeoffA
06-24-2009, 03:53 PM
With that being said.. Will wheels with bolt patterns of 5x4.75 work on our cars also???


4.75 in. = 120.65 mm

Will they work, Be a little tight or is .65mm too much that they wont fit?
-Ray-
06-24-2009, 04:28 PM
It works. The hub rings center the wheel, rather than the lugs.
GeoffA
06-24-2009, 04:34 PM
It works. The hub rings center the wheel, rather than the lugs.

Thanks Ray, I might have found some new wheels... maybe:secret:
Snakey
06-24-2009, 05:04 PM
Looking forward to seeing the wheels on SBM!!!!
GeoffA
06-24-2009, 05:14 PM
https://www.bigwheels.net/wheels/ar/killer_large.jpg
GeorgeInNePa
06-28-2009, 12:16 AM
https://www.bigwheels.net/wheels/ar/killer_large.jpg

Those are nice.
GeoffA
06-28-2009, 08:08 PM
Those are nice.

:hmm: I had a pic... now it's working