What other cars have the same bolt pattern as us?
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What other cars have the same bolt pattern as us?
I am looking to pick up a used set of 17" wheels, something like 17x8 and 17x9 with a dark center and polished lip. The question is what other forums should I look in to find these postings. Most of the wheels here and at my350 are 18-20's. Thanks
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11-25-2003, 04:14 PM
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11-25-2003, 06:54 PM
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Bolt Pattern is just one variable (and the easiest to determine). Of course you'll need to make sure the offset is appropriate.
The center-bore is very important.
-- the Nissan/Infiniti center bore is 66.1 mm.
-- if you get an OEM rim from another make that has a smaller center bore (e.g. subaru), then it's not going to fit. Note some manufacturers have different centerbores for different models (e.g. BMW).
-- after-market rims generally have larger center bores so that they will fit many different makes; the manufacture provides hubcentric adaptor rings to reduce the bore from the larger opening to an exact fit for your car. if you get an after-market rim from someone who has a different make, then you'll need to source the hubcentric ring yourself.
If you buy new from a wheel dealer, they will make sure it fit, with the appropriate hubcentric adaptor ring.
I've purchased after-market rims privately, and have gotten hubcentric rings to ensure a proper fit. What I've never tried is buying OEM rims from another manufacturer. I suspect it could be much harder to get hubcentric adaptor rings to change from one OEM center bore to the Nissan center bore. I've heard there are places where you can get a custom made hubcentric ring, but I've never attempted that yet.
Some people use a larger bore without hubcentric adaptor rings. But his can be dangerous. You could get serious wobbles, or a bolt can break off, as the bolts would be supporting the full weight, instead of the center bore holding the weight.
The center-bore is very important.
-- the Nissan/Infiniti center bore is 66.1 mm.
-- if you get an OEM rim from another make that has a smaller center bore (e.g. subaru), then it's not going to fit. Note some manufacturers have different centerbores for different models (e.g. BMW).
-- after-market rims generally have larger center bores so that they will fit many different makes; the manufacture provides hubcentric adaptor rings to reduce the bore from the larger opening to an exact fit for your car. if you get an after-market rim from someone who has a different make, then you'll need to source the hubcentric ring yourself.
If you buy new from a wheel dealer, they will make sure it fit, with the appropriate hubcentric adaptor ring.
I've purchased after-market rims privately, and have gotten hubcentric rings to ensure a proper fit. What I've never tried is buying OEM rims from another manufacturer. I suspect it could be much harder to get hubcentric adaptor rings to change from one OEM center bore to the Nissan center bore. I've heard there are places where you can get a custom made hubcentric ring, but I've never attempted that yet.
Some people use a larger bore without hubcentric adaptor rings. But his can be dangerous. You could get serious wobbles, or a bolt can break off, as the bolts would be supporting the full weight, instead of the center bore holding the weight.
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