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ive read that the bolt pattern on a 94 sts is 5x115, would a 5x114.3 pattern fit without any problems? thanks
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kennydawgg said:
Good question, Ive been wondering this myself. Hopefully someone knows.....
-Steve
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It has to do with lugnut/stud side load. Close is not good enough. It will be a improper side load of the lug nut/stud.
Clamping force is what you are looking for. Studs do not have very much strength in a side load issue.
A good example is VW and BBS wheels. VW uses bolts rather then studs. If you order a set of BBS wheels they will come complete with a new set of bolts. Part of the reason is the cupped surface of the BBS wheel bolt is different then a standard steel/alloy VW wheel.
It may work for fine for years. Then you can also have a sudden failure. I bet 30% of the aftermarket wheels on the street right now have the wrong or improper lugs.
Logan
It has to do with lugnut/stud side load. Close is not good enough. It will be a improper side load of the lug nut/stud.
Clamping force is what you are looking for. Studs do not have very much strength in a side load issue.
A good example is VW and BBS wheels. VW uses bolts rather then studs. If you order a set of BBS wheels they will come complete with a new set of bolts. Part of the reason is the cupped surface of the BBS wheel bolt is different then a standard steel/alloy VW wheel.
It may work for fine for years. Then you can also have a sudden failure. I bet 30% of the aftermarket wheels on the street right now have the wrong or improper lugs.
Logan
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