Bolt Pattern Adapter?

[MattJ716]

Would it be unwise to use a 5x120 to 5x114.3 adapter/spacer to get some local wheels to fit, assuming the offset comes back in a good range?

I don't track or hardcore race/launch the ST.. but I do drive "spirited" everytime I'm in the thing. I've never used spacers or adapters before so not sure the general consensus.

Thanks in advance!

 

[zdubyadubya]

If this is related to your other thread, see my comments about the spacers that would be needed for those wheels to work. you arent likely to find a 0.25" spacer for the rear that can adapt bolt pattern.

IMO, I would move on from those wheels--they are getting to be a bit much to hodgepodge together--even if they are a screaming deal.

 

[MattJ716]

If this is related to your other thread, see my comments about the spacers that would be needed for those wheels to work. you arent likely to find a 0.25" spacer for the rear that can adapt bolt pattern.

IMO, I would move on from those wheels--they are getting to be a bit much to hodgepodge together--even if they are a screaming deal.

so depressing.. vossen vfs-2s

 

[zdubyadubya]

i was on a similar journey as you. ultimately i saved my pennies and bit the bullet and bought wheels--haven't regretted it. unfortunately our vehicles have an odd bolt pattern and bore size.

just had a buddy order a set of hybrid forged Vossens. I was SERIOUSLY impressed. Significantly less than a fully forged setup and they were almost as light. really really nice wheel.

 

[MattJ716]

I might have to bite the bullet.. dont mind buying the RIMS brand new.. its the tires that are annoying. Pretty much the same price as the rim haha

 

[MattJ716]

i was on a similar journey as you. ultimately i saved my pennies and bit the bullet and bought wheels--haven't regretted it. unfortunately our vehicles have an odd bolt pattern and bore size.

just had a buddy order a set of hybrid forged Vossens. I was SERIOUSLY impressed. Significantly less than a fully forged setup and they were almost as light. really really nice wheel.

Where did he order such wheels? Did he order them right through Vossen?

 

[zdubyadubya]

Direct through Vossen or eBay. Lots of high end wheel/tire places or upfitters will be a dealer for them too. You can use their website to look for dealers.

 

[I Bleed Ford Blue]

unfortunately our vehicles have an odd bolt pattern.

Ford has been using the 5x114.3mm or 5x4.5" for at least 60 years that I know of. Every 5 lug mustang from day 1 has used that pattern and so has every other 5 lug car they built all the way up to the first taurus came out in the 80's, so it is not an odd pattern. They also use a 5x108 (5x4.25") on the MN-12 based t-bird/cougar/MK8's, the early taurus prior to 2010, and the 2012+ focus, 2013+ fusion/ MKZ, 13+escape/MKC/corsair, and the 15+ edge/MKX/nautilus. Also every explorer ever made uses that pattern from 91 to present, and the ranger truck up until it went out of production, I haven't looked at the new ranger yet so I can't comment on them.

BTW mopar also used that pattern back in the day, but they used a smaller 7/16" wheel stud whereas ford a 1/2"stud. GM was and is the oddball here they used a 4.75" pattern and still do.