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Old 02-06-2013, 06:01 PM   #27 (permalink)
wdb
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Originally Posted by Sven7 View Post
Anything with 4x100 bolt pattern and 56.1mm or larger centerbore will work.
This is bad, potentially dangerous, advice.

First of all, modern wheels are not centered via the lugs, they are centered via the centerbore. A too-large centerbore means potentially massive vibration when rotating.

Second of all, the centerbore may also be load bearing. A too-large centerbore can result in lugs shearing off, with predictable followup results such as the wheel rolling into the ditch whilst your out-of-control car swerves into oncoming traffic.

Third, offset matters. Offsets are all over the map on the list you posted.

If you're looking to use rims from another car, and you want to guess at the fit (which I strongly recommend you do NOT do), at least try to stay with the same maker. Honda for Honda, for example. The odds are fair that the centerbores will be the same. Better still, research the car a bit more, find out the centerbore and offset, and make sure they'll work on your car, before you plunk down your money.

EDIT: there are also centering rings available, to fill the gap between the hub and the rim. I personally avoid them, but they do work.

Last edited by wdb; 02-06-2013 at 06:18 PM..
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