Editing How to run Ford wheels on a Chevy wheel pattern
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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
"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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To convert mm to inches, a [http://www.convertunits.com/from/mm/to/inches calculator] can be used, or simply multiply mm by '''0.03937''', i.e. 120.65mm x 0.03937 = 4.7499" (rounded to 4 3/4" or 4.75"). For slightly better accuracy (really not needed in this case), divide mm by '''25.4'''. | To convert mm to inches, a [http://www.convertunits.com/from/mm/to/inches calculator] can be used, or simply multiply mm by '''0.03937''', i.e. 120.65mm x 0.03937 = 4.7499" (rounded to 4 3/4" or 4.75"). For slightly better accuracy (really not needed in this case), divide mm by '''25.4'''. | ||
− | In everyday language you would say, "My rim has a 5 on 4 3/4" wheel pattern" | + | In everyday language you would say, "My rim has a 5 on 4 3/4" wheel pattern." Meaning that the rim has five bolts or studs and an imaginary circle of 4.75" is formed by the lug pattern. |
==How to measure wheel patterns== | ==How to measure wheel patterns== | ||
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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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*Mazda RX-7 (2nd and 3rd gen FC and FD chassis)'89-98 | *Mazda RX-7 (2nd and 3rd gen FC and FD chassis)'89-98 | ||
− | + | ==5 on 4-3/4" (5 on 120.65mm) "Chevy" bolt pattern== | |
− | ==5 on 4-3/4" (5 on 120.65mm) "Chevy" bolt pattern== | + | *Buick - Regal, Century, Special (most mid-size) '64-'80s |
− | + | *Chevrolet, all (exc. as noted elsewhere) '49-'89 | |
− | *Buick - Regal, Century, Special (most mid-size) '64-'80s | + | *Corvette, all |
− | + | *Corvair '65-'69 5-bolt | |
− | *Chevrolet, all (exc. as noted elsewhere) '49-'89 | + | *GM compact and midsize |
− | + | *Oldsmobile - 442, Cutlass, F-85, Toronado | |
− | *Corvette, all | + | **(most mid-size) '60s-'80s |
− | + | *Pontiac - GTO, LeMans, Firebird, Grand Prix | |
− | *Corvair '65-'69 5-bolt | + | |
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− | *GM compact and midsize | + | |
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− | *Oldsmobile - 442, Cutlass, F-85, Toronado | + | |
− | **(most mid-size) '60s-'80s | + | |
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− | *Pontiac - GTO, LeMans, Firebird, Grand Prix | + | |
**(mid size) '64-'80s | **(mid size) '64-'80s | ||
==Bolt Pattern Adapters== | ==Bolt Pattern Adapters== | ||
− | + | These can be found on eBay for relatively cheap (30-50 per wheel) in various materials and thicknesses. Note that you'll need to consider the offset/backspacing of your wheels, and factor in the adapter spacing. | |
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The adapters currently on the market range in thickness from 20mm to 3 inches. | The adapters currently on the market range in thickness from 20mm to 3 inches. | ||
[http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=5x120+5x4.5+adapter&_sacat=0&_odkw=5x120+5x114.3+adapter&_osacat=0 5x120 to 5x4.5 adapters on eBay] | [http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=5x120+5x4.5+adapter&_sacat=0&_odkw=5x120+5x114.3+adapter&_osacat=0 5x120 to 5x4.5 adapters on eBay] | ||
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==Things to consider== | ==Things to consider== | ||
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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]] |