VEHICLE FITMENT GUIDES

Find the perfect wheel setup for your specific vehicle

Resources/Vehicle Fitment

Fitment Terminology

Understanding these terms helps you shop for wheels confidently

Bolt Pattern

The number of lug holes and the diameter of the circle they form (e.g., 5x114.3 = 5 lugs on a 114.3mm circle).

Example: 5x120, 5x114.3, 4x100

Offset

Distance from the wheel's mounting surface to its centerline. Positive pushes the wheel inward; negative pushes it outward.

Example: +35mm, +45mm, -10mm

Center Bore

The hole in the center of the wheel that fits over the hub. Must match or exceed your vehicle's hub diameter.

Example: 72.6mm, 66.1mm, 56.1mm

Wheel Width

The distance between the inner and outer bead seats, measured in inches. Affects tire fitment and handling.

Example: 8.5", 9.5", 10.5"

Wheel Diameter

The size of the wheel from bead seat to bead seat, measured in inches. Must match tire diameter.

Example: 17", 18", 19"

Backspacing

Distance from the mounting surface to the inner lip of the wheel. Related to but different from offset.

Example: 5.5", 6.0", 6.5"

Fitment FAQ

Not directly. Bolt pattern must match exactly for safe fitment. However, bolt pattern adapters exist that bolt to your hub and provide a different pattern for the wheel. These add complexity and should be high-quality forged units if used.

The wheel will poke further out of the fender, potentially causing rubbing on the fender lip during turns or over bumps. It also increases scrub radius, which can affect steering feel and tire wear.

The wheel tucks further into the fender well, potentially causing rubbing on suspension components or inner fender liner. It reduces track width and may look "sunken" aesthetically.

If your wheel's center bore is larger than your vehicle's hub, hub-centric rings fill the gap and center the wheel properly. While lug nuts technically center the wheel under load, hub-centric rings eliminate vibration and make mounting easier.

Often yes, but there are limits. Larger diameter wheels require lower profile tires to maintain similar overall diameter. This affects ride quality, tire cost, and pothole resistance. Also check brake caliper clearance—big brakes may require larger wheels.

Wheel size is stamped on the back or inner barrel (e.g., "18x8.5 ET35"). Bolt pattern can be measured across lugs or between adjacent lug centers. Center bore requires a caliper or hub-centric ring test fitting.