Thread: 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.

Originally Posted by lrscgod

Discount tire, there's your first problem...LOL

I only went there cuz theyre one of the only TSW wheel distributors around me. Come to find out my wheel that is bent is discontinued.....fml.

Originally Posted by NegativeOne13

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.

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.

Originally Posted by twol8uluz

I only went there cuz theyre one of the only TSW wheel distributors around me. Come to find out my wheel that is bent is discontinued.....fml.

That blows!

Originally Posted by twol8uluz

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.

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

Originally Posted by Ridin ON Chrome

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.

I was talking about rims in general, plus op is talking about MSR rims.

Originally Posted by twol8uluz

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.

Probably for liability, a shop like that isn't going to mount a wheel that isn't the cars correct lug pattern.

After my spacers come in my 9" wheels will be at +30, might could do +25mm

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.

Originally Posted by mechguy

I wouldn't use 114.3mm.

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

youre talking about GM. you should be wondering if that lazy line worker that assembled the car tightened all the bolts right.

^^ 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.

Been on 5x114.3 for 5 years now with no issues.

they are the 'same' because they are so close they dont have to consider them different.

however, in the real world they are different.

Originally Posted by Bio248

they are the 'same' because they are so close they dont have to consider them different.

however, in the real world they are different.

Many big wheels companys make both now.

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