Quick question on lug nut pattern

[britdog]

Okay so today in gonna go outta town to get some rims they are from a 03 vw jetta gls 1.8t I believe the pattern for them is 5x112 but not to surewould that fit a talon? I believe it's a 5x114 is there much of a difference?

 

[ebailey95]

Unless the wheels have a second set of mounting holes, they will not fit. Our lug patter is 114.3x5 or 4.5x5 not 112x5. The differnce may seem small but they wont mount correctly if at all. Wheels are something you need to do properly or else you and/ or someone else is at risk. Now if you are dead set on this set of wheels, adapters for wheel patterns are made, so that may be an option if you don't want any other set.

 

[WES_393]

They would fit onto the studs, I would highly suggest not using them. The studs won't be centered in the hole which means the lug nut taper will be offset. The taper is what perfectly centers the wheel on the hub and even helps keep the nuts tight. Some will suggest "wiggle nuts" or adapters. But again, those aren't nearly as safe compared to using the correct wheels. Another option is reaming out the holes, but I'm not sure of the drawbacks and I'd only trust a heavily experienced professional for the job.

Like bailey said, wheels are not something to half-ass.

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[britdog]

Thanks guys saved me alot if gas and time ended up finding a brand new set of enkeis with brand new nitto neo gen tires not bent or leaking for 800 and talked him down to 350 but 30 bucks in gas and about 4 hours of driving and I got 5 lug universal so no worries now they fit just like my old rims

 

[ebailey95]

glad to hear you found a good set!

 

[britdog]

Thanks hey they have 225/40/18 I wanna run a spacer so they stick out ### my old ones were 245s what a good spacer and what size thickness. I think someone told me not to run to big of a spacer because of the studs

 

[spyderdrifter]

Damn Wes, good example of what can go wrong there...