Wheel Interchange Blog

How to Check Wheel-Bolt Length for a Different Wheel Changing to a different wheel does not automatically mean the original wheel bolts will fit. The new wheel may have a different...

Wheel locks only protect your wheels if they replace the original fasteners correctly. A lock that has the wrong thread, seat, length, or key clearance can damage an OEM or used wh...

How to Measure Wheel Offset at Home A wheel’s offset is the distance between its mounting face and the wheel’s true centerline. It is normally expressed in millimetres and marked a...

Conditional wheel fitment means a wheel is not a straightforward bolt-on, but may work if specific conditions are satisfied. The condition could involve a hub-centric ring, a corre...

Wheel stamps that matter for fitment Used wheels often carry several cast, engraved, or stamped markings. Some identify the wheel’s size and fitment; others are manufacturing, cert...

Tire stretch is the practice of fitting a tire that is relatively narrow for the wheel width. The tire beads remain seated on the wheel, but the sidewalls angle outward from the be...

Confirm the conversion direction: 5x114.3 to 5x108 A 5x114.3-to-5x108 wheel adapter is designed for a vehicle with a 5x114.3 hub and a wheel drilled for 5x108. The adapter’s two in...

Tire Rub Over Bumps: How to Diagnose Dynamic Clearance A wheel-and-tire package that only rubs on bumps, dips, driveway entrances, or during hard cornering has a dynamic clearance ...

A hub-centric ring for a 67.1 mm wheel center bore and a 57.1 mm vehicle hub should have: Outside diameter (OD): 67.1 mm Inside diameter (ID): 57.1 mm In other words, the ring fi...

Compare the reference wheel before comparing backspacing Backspacing is useful because it locates the wheel’s inner rim edge relative to the mounting face. However, a backspacing v...