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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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Bolt pattern question

Am looking at a set of rims on ebay that the guy doesn't know the bolt pattern but states it is 3 1/4 inches from center to center on lug nuts. That's what mine measure. Does this equal a 5.5 bolt pattern? Part of me says that if my lug nuts are 3 1/4 inches CTC and his holes are the same they will work, but the other part doesn't want to shell out 3 bills plus shipping to find out they're wrong.

Any thoughts would help and thank you in advance. *****
 
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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Measure from the center of one lug to the lug oppsite that gives you the 5 1/2" bolt circle.

Also watch your backspacing on the E bay wheels.

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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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It's actually 3.234 inches center to center- just a whisker under 3-1/4". Nothing else would be even close- just be sure he's measuring center to center. Try to find out the backspacing, and compare it to one of your own wheels.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 09:17 PM
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Center hole size matters too. Dodge trucks use the same pattern, but a smaller center hole, won't fit without mods.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 6578trk
Am looking at a set of rims on ebay that the guy doesn't know the bolt pattern but states it is 3 1/4 inches from center to center on lug nuts. That's what mine measure. Does this equal a 5.5 bolt pattern? Part of me says that if my lug nuts are 3 1/4 inches CTC and his holes are the same they will work, but the other part doesn't want to shell out 3 bills plus shipping to find out they're wrong.

Any thoughts would help and thank you in advance. *****
Here is a site on bolt patterns but you need to know what kind of vehicle they were on.
http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse...._Reference.cfm
 

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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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www.tirerack.com is another site

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/....jsp?techid=92
 
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