School me on lug adapters

VinnAY · 08-23-2018, 07:25 PM

I have a perfectly good setup of 245/45/19 Xi3 snow/ice but on a rim with a Mustang 5x114.3. In my quest to sell these for even $800 the phone ain't ringing. And in my attempt to go with another entire wheel/tire setup I'm in the >$1500 price range.

How bad would it be to use a *bolt* on adapter that would get me from Chevy 5x.120 to Ford 5x114.3...??

I pretty much know the answer and pretty much know I'd be happier on a 20" DWS06...

Roostie · 08-24-2018, 01:40 AM

I don't believe there is any way to adapt a wheel to fit onto a car that has a different bolt pattern. Think about it: the lugs extend outward from the Camaro hub; those lugs can't be bent to fit through a wheel with holes that are in a different pattern. Likewise, the bolt pattern in the Mustang wheels consists of holes in fixed places that can't be moved.

The thing you can adapt is wheels that have a wider hub bore than the hubs of the car you're putting those wheels on. A metal or plastic spacer between the hub and the bore of the aftermarket wheel can be used to replicate a hub-centric fit, or you can skip the hub spacers but that is not recommended.

Another dimension you need to consider with non-OEM wheels is backspacing, also known as offset. This affects whether the wheel is closer to the outer fender lip, or closer to the suspension. With the wrong backspacing, you can wind up with funky-looking wheels, or worse, you can wind up with the wheel or tire making contact with the fender or the suspension - which can cause damage and safety problems.

Camaro_QC · 08-24-2018, 05:25 AM

Well, it exists.

You need something like this (but not exactly this since I haven't checked the hub dimension and you might want a thinner one):

https://www.amazon.com/Adapters-CHAN.../dp/B00AA2QRXM

This will push out the wheel so make sure that all the wheel specs will allow it as mentioned above.

VinnAY · 08-24-2018, 06:04 AM

I know that they're awfully thick, think a much larger spacer, in effect.

Carlos_MRRWheelsInc · 08-24-2018, 12:50 PM

most adapters are 1 inch thick meaning is 25mm. so ones you add this to your car it will lower the off set by the thickness of the adapter/ so if your wheel is lets say a 40et and you add the adapter 1 inch thick the set up becomes a wheel that is now a 15et ( off set )''

Mark114 · 08-24-2018, 02:16 PM

I agree with Carlos. The factory SS wheel is 20x8.5 et 25mm. If your combined offset between the current wheel and adapter is close to that offset then you're probably OK. The front wheel clearance is tighter than rear wheel. Also check that the TPMS frequency is compatible with the Camaro.

The tire size you have should work for your Camaro so another option is to only buy aftermarket 19" wheels, swap the tires, and sell the current wheels. Inexpensive wheels won't be much more than the price of a quality lug adapter.

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Camaro_QC Drives: 08 Tiburon GS, 2018 Camaro 2.0T Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Québec Posts: 1,669	Well, it exists. You need something like this (but not exactly this since I haven't checked the hub dimension and you might want a thinner one): https://www.amazon.com/Adapters-CHAN.../dp/B00AA2QRXM This will push out the wheel so make sure that all the wheel specs will allow it as mentioned above. __________________ 2018 Camaro LS \| 6 spd \| 2.0L turbo \| Nightfall Grey \| RS package \| Technology Package. --------------------- Order WDGHKX 1100 - 5/08/2018 \| 3800 - 6/18/2018 2000 - 5/09/2018 \| 4200 - 6/21/2018 3000 - 5/28/2018 \| 5000 - 6/27/2018 6000 - 6/29/2018

08-24-2018, 01:40 AM	#2
Roostie all it takes is cash Drives: 2018 LS V6 1LE; 2000 BMW 540i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 375	I don't believe there is any way to adapt a wheel to fit onto a car that has a different bolt pattern. Think about it: the lugs extend outward from the Camaro hub; those lugs can't be bent to fit through a wheel with holes that are in a different pattern. Likewise, the bolt pattern in the Mustang wheels consists of holes in fixed places that can't be moved. The thing you can adapt is wheels that have a wider hub bore than the hubs of the car you're putting those wheels on. A metal or plastic spacer between the hub and the bore of the aftermarket wheel can be used to replicate a hub-centric fit, or you can skip the hub spacers but that is not recommended. Another dimension you need to consider with non-OEM wheels is backspacing, also known as offset. This affects whether the wheel is closer to the outer fender lip, or closer to the suspension. With the wrong backspacing, you can wind up with funky-looking wheels, or worse, you can wind up with the wheel or tire making contact with the fender or the suspension - which can cause damage and safety problems.

08-24-2018, 06:04 AM	#4
VinnAY Account Suspended Drives: 18 1SS/1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 939	I know that they're awfully thick, think a much larger spacer, in effect.

08-24-2018, 12:50 PM	#5
Carlos_MRRWheelsInc Drives: camaro Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles ca Posts: 404	most adapters are 1 inch thick meaning is 25mm. so ones you add this to your car it will lower the off set by the thickness of the adapter/ so if your wheel is lets say a 40et and you add the adapter 1 inch thick the set up becomes a wheel that is now a 15et ( off set )''

08-24-2018, 02:16 PM	#6
Mark114 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,758 View My Garage	I agree with Carlos. The factory SS wheel is 20x8.5 et 25mm. If your combined offset between the current wheel and adapter is close to that offset then you're probably OK. The front wheel clearance is tighter than rear wheel. Also check that the TPMS frequency is compatible with the Camaro. The tire size you have should work for your Camaro so another option is to only buy aftermarket 19" wheels, swap the tires, and sell the current wheels. Inexpensive wheels won't be much more than the price of a quality lug adapter.

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