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Ed Carpenter 10-07-2009 06:57 PM

Wheel bolt pattern question
 
When measuring wheel bolt patterns what is the proper method to use. Outside to outside or middle of stud to stud. Thanks.

Alan Roehrich 10-07-2009 07:12 PM

Re: Wheel bolt pattern question
 
Center of stud to center of stud.

Mark Markow 10-07-2009 07:19 PM

Re: Wheel bolt pattern question
 
the center to center method only works with 4 or 6 lug patterns. with 5 lug patterns you measure from the center of first stud, then skip a stud and measure to the outside of the third stud.

Tim H 10-07-2009 07:30 PM

Re: Wheel bolt pattern question
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by quadfather (Post 144874)
the center to center method only works with 4 or 6 lug patterns. with 5 lug patterns you measure from the center of first stud, then skip a stud and measure to the outside of the third stud.

Absolutely right ... no debate

Tom Moock 10-07-2009 08:22 PM

Re: Wheel bolt pattern question
 
Tim H, I think you are wrong, on 5 bolt wheel you measure straight across the wheel, to the center line of the bolt holes, Tom

Dave Turner 10-07-2009 08:31 PM

Re: Wheel bolt pattern question
 
Whatever "trick" method you may choose, remember that you are measuring the diameter of a circle connecting the five studs. The distance from any stud to a point midway between two opposite studs on the arc of the circle is the correct measurement.

rallye bob 10-08-2009 03:15 AM

Re: Wheel bolt pattern question
 
https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html

rick lester 10-08-2009 05:04 AM

Re: Wheel bolt pattern question
 
on 5 count stud pattern; center of one stud to outer of third stud. I would assume on odd count stud pattern would be similar but not sure, ford light duty f250 with 7 stud pattern would be center on first stud to outer of fourth? on even pattern stud center of first stud to center of opposite stud. when i measured bolt pattern for my fwd h body gm (86 oldmobile delta 88) i went from center to outside and came up with 4 1/2 inches. yes a ford bolt pattern, i was able to mount 1998 ford mustang cobra wheels all the way around without any mods. looks good too. i was just wondering about the old lecars with 3 studs, how in the hell is that measured? or even the smart car?

Ed Carpenter 10-08-2009 07:56 AM

Re: Wheel bolt pattern question
 
Thanks guys


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