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What is the correct way to run wheels with a 5x120 bolt pattern?
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Re: What is the correct way to run wheels with a 5x120 bolt pattern?
Originally Posted by seanof30306
The title says it all
If your wheels fit correctly (no spacers required) then the absolute best way to run 5x120mm wheels is to use a hub with a 5x120mm pattern. The hubs pictured below are drilled for both the stock 5x4.75" and 5x120mm.
If your wheels require a spacer, then the cheapest technically sound solution is to have the car side of the spacers made to mate to the OE 5x4.75" and have the wheel side of the spacers made to mate to the 5x120mm. Motorsport Tech is a good source for custom wheel spacers.
Another solution talked about frequently here is to use wobble nuts. While they are effective at adapting to the slight difference in bolt circle, you lose the lug nuts job of locating the center of the wheel to the center of the hub. You now need to make sure your wheels are hub centric to the hub.
Re: What is the correct way to run wheels with a 5x120 bolt pattern?
Originally Posted by 87350IROC
If your wheels fit correctly (no spacers required) then the absolute best way to run 5x120mm wheels is to use a hub with a 5x120mm pattern. The hubs pictured below are drilled for both the stock 5x4.75" and 5x120mm.
If your wheels require a spacer, then the cheapest technically sound solution is to have the car side of the spacers made to mate to the OE 5x4.75" and have the wheel side of the spacers made to mate to the 5x120mm. Motorsport Tech is a good source for custom wheel spacers.
Another solution talked about frequently here is to use wobble nuts. While they are effective at adapting to the slight difference in bolt circle, you lose the lug nuts job of locating the center of the wheel to the center of the hub. You now need to make sure your wheels are hub centric to the hub.
John
John,
Any chance you still have any of these hubs for sale, or could make more? I realize its a very old thread but figured I'd ask.
Re: What is the correct way to run wheels with a 5x120 bolt pattern?
First, you need to use a 5x120.7 which is 5x4.75 bolt pattern.
Basically the 5x120 bolt pattern is for BMW mainly & the wheel offset's will not be proper
unless they are custom made.
Generally the 5x4.75/5x120.7 wheels are already made for the Camaro, Monte Carlo, S-10 which share the
similar offsets.
Re: What is the correct way to run wheels with a 5x120 bolt pattern?
Originally Posted by DavidHawaii
First, you need to use a 5x120.7 which is 5x4.75 bolt pattern.
Basically the 5x120 bolt pattern is for BMW mainly & the wheel offset's will not be proper
unless they are custom made.
Generally the 5x4.75/5x120.7 wheels are already made for the Camaro, Monte Carlo, S-10 which share the
similar offsets.
Im well aware of the bolt pattern differences. I have found multiple 5x120 wheels in the correct size and offset that I'm looking for. I'm just trying to decide how to best go about getting the 5x120. I already have a big brake kit and therefore have the standalone hub but I really like this option as it could be easier Than having a dual pattern machined into my hubs, as it would require machining down some of the structural webbing on the hub.
04-15-2015, 02:04 PM
