Editing How to run Ford wheels on a Chevy wheel pattern
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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
+ | Warning: before reading too far, this has virtually nothing to do with "how to run ford wheels on a chevy" it's just random jibberish. | ||
"Why would you want to use a Ford wheel on a Chevy?" is more than likely the first question that will come to mind. The reason is, most hot rodders like to think out of the box and will take the best parts from different cars and use these parts in their latest creation. | "Why would you want to use a Ford wheel on a Chevy?" is more than likely the first question that will come to mind. The reason is, most hot rodders like to think out of the box and will take the best parts from different cars and use these parts in their latest creation. | ||
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For reference, the image above illustrates how bolt circle measurements are calculated for other bolt patterns. | For reference, the image above illustrates how bolt circle measurements are calculated for other bolt patterns. | ||
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==5 on 4-1/2" (5 on 114.3mm) "Ford" bolt pattern== | ==5 on 4-1/2" (5 on 114.3mm) "Ford" bolt pattern== | ||
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===Offset=== | ===Offset=== | ||
− | The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types: | + | The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types: |
====Zero offset==== | ====Zero offset==== | ||
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If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. | If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. | ||
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[[Category:Wheels]] | [[Category:Wheels]] |