Wheel Adapters 4 lug to 5 Lug
03-09-2005, 10:01 AM
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Wheel Adapters 4 lug to 5 Lug
What do you guys think of wheel adapters? Or should you just stay away from them? Let me know. My friend has a set a of wheels that would good on my car except they are five lug. Not sure what to do.
03-09-2005, 10:07 AM
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Maybe someone else will jump up and say something but I have never heard of a 4 to 5 lug adapter. They dont sound too safe either even if they do make them because if could cause the rims to be no longer hub centric. Correct me if I am wrong someone.
03-09-2005, 01:24 PM
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QUOTE (UltraTibby)
Maybe someone else will jump up and say something but I have never heard of a 4 to 5 lug adapter. They dont sound too safe either even if they do make them because if could cause the rims to be no longer hub centric. Correct me if I am wrong someone.
Yes, I agree.
I've NEVER seen that type of "adapter"
rorya22 : Got any pix of info on other 4 to 5 lug adaptors??? confused.gif
03-09-2005, 01:29 PM
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Vehicle: 97 Tiburon
havent ppl gone as far as to do a complete swap? take a XG350 or somethin and swap out the axles, and brake parts... and there you go. 5 lug tibby
i'm pretty sure a few have done it to put the XG rotors on
i'm pretty sure a few have done it to put the XG rotors on
03-09-2005, 02:32 PM
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They're used all the time in classic Volkswagens. The classic VW Beetle had a 4 lug wheel and most modern aftermarket wheels and most porshe wheels are 5 lug. You can buy VW 4 lug to 5 lug adapters for about $20.
As for safety concerns, I'm not sure. The hubcentric thing is most likely a problem. However, aside from that I'm sure they're safe in low horsepower applications (i.e. Volkswagens).
As for safety concerns, I'm not sure. The hubcentric thing is most likely a problem. However, aside from that I'm sure they're safe in low horsepower applications (i.e. Volkswagens).