bolt pattern... will it fit?
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bolt pattern... will it fit?
I already posted this in the suspension section, but apparently nobody wants to answer me there....
I know the bolt pattern for my b5 A4 is 5x112. But how much leeway is there in fitment? Can a set of rims that are 5x110 or 5x114 fit on my car or not? These seem like minimal differences to me, but at the same time I can see how they just might not fit right. Thanks.
I know the bolt pattern for my b5 A4 is 5x112. But how much leeway is there in fitment? Can a set of rims that are 5x110 or 5x114 fit on my car or not? These seem like minimal differences to me, but at the same time I can see how they just might not fit right. Thanks.
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RE: bolt pattern... will it fit?
They migh SEEM like minimal differences, but, they're NOT!
For your edification, in case you're not sure what they're referring to (although I suspect you do, but, just in case you don't), the "5" part of "5x112" is teh number of bolts holes in teh wheel. The 112 is teh distance between teh bolt-hole centers, around the bolt-hole circle. A 1mm difference, as measured from the CENTER of teh bolt hole makes a huge difference in fitment, and you're talking about 2mm. The holes wouldn't line up.
Now for the good news, if you want to call it that. You CAN purchase adapters, although I wouldn't have a clue as to where. I tend to just look for wheels that fit MY bolt pattern/spacing, instead. I figure the manufacturer went thru all that trouble to determine what would work best/roll right, for my car. Who'm *I* to re-invent teh wheel, so to speak <<shruggs>>
Your car, your call[8D]
For your edification, in case you're not sure what they're referring to (although I suspect you do, but, just in case you don't), the "5" part of "5x112" is teh number of bolts holes in teh wheel. The 112 is teh distance between teh bolt-hole centers, around the bolt-hole circle. A 1mm difference, as measured from the CENTER of teh bolt hole makes a huge difference in fitment, and you're talking about 2mm. The holes wouldn't line up.
Now for the good news, if you want to call it that. You CAN purchase adapters, although I wouldn't have a clue as to where. I tend to just look for wheels that fit MY bolt pattern/spacing, instead. I figure the manufacturer went thru all that trouble to determine what would work best/roll right, for my car. Who'm *I* to re-invent teh wheel, so to speak <<shruggs>>
Your car, your call[8D]
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