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5x115 vs 5x114.3 Official Debate

I wouldn't use 114.3mm.

But I also wouldn't trust using sleeves over the caliper bolts, as many do when upgrading calipers.
 


NegativeOne13 said:
MRW - How to measure bolt pattern

From center to outside of opposing hole. Like I said, the 0.7mm is minute, but does make a difference. Not enough distance to be overly concerned in my opinion. That is the purpose of the hubcentric to reduce stress on any lug that may have uneven pulling pressure from the wheel not being centered.
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But you dont need hubcentric rings to run mustang wheels. Since there hub bore is almost the same diameter as ours. Thats why running 114.3 rims is no big deal.
 
twol8uluz said:
I just had a guy from discount tire tell me that he wouldnt mount a 114.3 wheel on my car........then i walked out laughing.
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why do you need people to mount your wheels for you? you only need them for the mounting of the tires and that's it.
 
I dont. But seeing i wouldve already been there getting tires mounted it only makes life a bit easier than having to throw on my spare, drive home, then throw it on. Doesnt matter....im shxt outta luck anyways. Lol
 


twol8uluz said:
I just had a guy from discount tire tell me that he wouldnt mount a 114.3 wheel on my car........then i walked out laughing.
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Probably for liability, a shop like that isn't going to mount a wheel that isn't the cars correct lug pattern.
 
Ok so 5x114.3 wont be a problem. What is everyone using for offset? Im going to do the KV5's in 19x8.5 and im thinking +40 offset? Im also doing the GXP calipers front and rear if that makes a difference clearance wise.
 
Id say 30 would be ur max before they start sticking out tremendously and not look good. Imo i think 40 would be good.
 


with an 8.5" width you'll probably want about a +35mm offset for the flush look. however, you can always go around +40mm and add a small spacer if you'd like, which is what i would do to be safe.

also, rolling the fenders is easy. don't let that scare you.
 
mechguy said:
I wouldn't use 114.3mm.

But I also wouldn't trust using sleeves over the caliper bolts, as many do when upgrading calipers.
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youre talking about GM. you should be wondering if that lazy line worker that assembled the car tightened all the bolts right.
 
Whats the deal with wobble bolts? I never really hear them mentioned around here but thats what everyone suggests on a few other forums i check
 
^^ ive seen them used before. its used for example on 4x100 to 4x98 bolt patterns. 0.7 mm isnt worth getting them, plenty people here running stock bolts YEARS without issues.
 
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From what I have heard seen and read....Most companies just make the bolt pattern on wheels at 5x115 or 114.3 but not both....Meaning they don't make two different wheels, they are the same but just listed as two sizes.
 
they are the 'same' because they are so close they dont have to consider them different.

however, in the real world they are different.
 
Bio248 said:
they are the 'same' because they are so close they dont have to consider them different.

however, in the real world they are different.
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Many big wheels companys make both now.

But if you looking for that special wheel. Its only going to come in 5x114.3
 
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