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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 09:45 AM
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what is a bolt pattern? im looking for rims for my next car, and have no fuckin idea what a bolt pattern is.. first timer.. and also, how would i be able to find out what kind of bolt pattern my car has. thx guys.
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 10:47 AM
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what kind of car do you have?
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 10:57 AM
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well my next car is gonna be a 330ci
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 01:54 PM
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I'll take a chance and assume your asking an honest question. As simply as possible, a Camaro wheel won't fit on a Mustang because the wheel bolts are different distances apart. Each Make (Chevy, Ford, Dodge, etc.) has different distances (bolt patterns).
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 03:31 PM
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Originally posted by twiNturBokiLLa
well my next car is gonna be a 330ci
BMW's are 5x120
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 05:13 PM
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they have adapters you can get if the bolt pattern doesn't fit
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 08:58 AM
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o alright, thx guy! and yes, it was an honest question...
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 09:23 AM
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isnt there an odd offset on BMW's? on subarus there is also, mine is a 5x100 with a +51 offset... the reason i ask is because the offset will have a lot to do with how the wheel sits in the car.... any BMW guys know this?>
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 10:24 AM
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Originally posted by Slow Kyle
BMW's are 5x120

what does the 5 stand for?
what does the 120 stand for?
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 12:54 PM
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my guess would be 5 bolts and 120 units apart most likely the unit would be the millimeter?

just a guess though, im still learnin
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