wheel bolt patterns

anyone have the website addy for the wheel bolt pattern guide? I posted it sometime back... but don't have it... can't find it... help...

 

bttt. no luck here yet either.

 

Are you looking for a list of models or just a template? MP brakes has a template in their online catalog. www.mpbrakes.com

 

I can go to the store and buy a toaster or a stereo and take it home and plug it in without even thinking about whether the plug is compatible. That's because they standardized the wall socket in the USA years ago.
Why hasn't the auto industry, standardized the bolt diameters of four lug and five lug wheels?

They pretty much have on six and eight lug wheels, (I think)

 

Don't know if this is what you're looking for....

http://realbig.com/detomaso/1997-12/143.html

Tells what the bolt pattern was used on..


Mutt

 

here's one

 

Measure the center to center distance of any two adjacent lug bolts and multiply by 1.7.

Example : If they measure 3 1/4 apart...3 1/4 = 3.25

3.25 X 1.7 = 5.525"...round down to 5 1/2" (early Ford and others)

 

There's an even easier one than that, SJ, To measure the bolt circle on a 5 stud wheel or axle, measure across two holes, with one in between, eg, top center, bottom left, and add a quarter of an inch . That's the bolt circle. This works in the 4.5 to 5.5" range, anyhow. You need to add a half inch for wide fives. (10.25")

 

Here is a little pattern I drew up and use quite regularly. It is real easy, has no moving parts, and can fit in your pocket. Cut it out and enjoy.

Only problem may be that I drew it in AutoCad, so I imported it into Photoshop and saved it as a JPEG. I printed it out though, and it was the correct scale. Hope it works for you.

If any one wants the AutoCad file let me know.

 

Good one, Mart...

I never tried that one. I've been into this engineering/math/Cad deal too long I guess. As far as the 10.25" wide five deal....I think we can eyeball that one....LOL !

Thanks !