DIY Projects
Easy DIY 4 Lug to 5 Lug Hub Conversion
How to do a 4 to 5 lug conversion on a Nissan 240sx, but this process applies to any 4 lug car ~ or 5 or 6 lug car or truck, for that matter. [More…]
Bolt Pattern
How To & DIY
How To Re-Drill Axles/Brakes For Different Bolt Pattern Wheels
This vehicle wheel bolt pattern drill guide helps you drill out both your axle and brake drum or brake rotor to a different bolt pattern. [More…]
Technical Info
Popular Classic Car Wheel Bolt Patterns
Starting in the late 1920s, American automobile manufacturers primarily used a five lug bolt patterns which remain common today. [More…]
Technical Info
What To Know When Ordering Custom Wheels
You’ll need the diameter and width, lug or bolt pattern, and offset. When a custom set of wheels is being made, you may need more. [More…]
Automotive Basics
How To Understand Wheel Specs
Choosing new wheels is an exciting part of a build, but you’ll need the width, bolt pattern, and offset. Here’s what those numbers mean. [More…]
How To & DIY
Wheels: Measure Twice, Buy Once
Learn The Right Way To Measure for Wheel Size Before You Place An Order: Bolt Pattern, Wheel Width, Backspacing… [More…]
Technical Info
Wheel, Tire and Fender Fitment Calculator
Wheel and Tire Technical Information – Calculate Wheel Fitment, Tire Stretch and Rolling Radius. Includes Speedometer Error Calculator. Play with specs, try different settings and combinations, compare results… [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Properly Torque Wheel Lug Nuts/Lug Bolts
Torquing lug nuts to the right torque and in the correct torque sequence is critical. Learn how to properly torque lug nut/lug bolts here. [More…]
Hood Rides & Hoopties
Wheel Bolt Pattern Cross Reference ~ What Wheels Fit?
Use the Wheel Bolt Pattern Cross Reference to select your wheel bolt or lug pattern: Select Number of Lugs and Stud Spread in either Inches or Millimeters. The results will display Make, Model and Year as well as the OEM Wheel Size (diameter and width) plus Stud Size, Hub Center Bore and Offset. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Measure Wheel Bolt Pattern
Bolt pattern is the diameter of an circle formed by the centers of the wheel lugs. Common bolt patterns are 4, 5, 6, or 8 lug holes. The diagrams here indicate the proper measuring methods. [More…]
