[HYPHY6]

i don't know much on wheel specs .. so hold your flames..

i came across wheels that say bolt pattern "5x100/5x114.3"

so tell me .. whats the difference? and is there really a difference? im thinkin' i should go w/ "5x100"?

 

[dawei213]

Well, the first number is the number of studs while the second number is the diameter of the circle created by the stud in mm.

You should be looking for 5x114.3.

 

[MN6]

Mazda6 needs to have 5x4.5" or 5x114.3. They are both the same, just one is measured in inches and the other is in mm.

If you saw an auction for a set of wheels that are 5x100/5x114.3 this most likely means the wheels will fit both bolt patterns and have 10 lug holes around the center bore of the wheel to allow fitment of both bolt patterns.

 

[HYPHY6]

Mazda6 needs to have 5x4.5" or 5x114.3. They are both the same, just one is measured in inches and the other is in mm.

If you saw an auction for a set of wheels that are 5x100/5x114.3 this most likely means the wheels will fit both bolt patterns and have 10 lug holes around the center bore of the wheel to allow fitment of both bolt patterns.
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so what if it said.. "5x100/5x114.3".. but only had 5 lug holes> would that still fit?

 

[Tire Guy]

As indicated in the picture, 5x114.3 would mean 5 lugs (or holes) with the diameter of the circle making 114.3 mm. A 5x100 would also have 5 holes, but the circle would be 14.3 mm smaller, thus making the two incompatible.

Some wheels are listed as 5x100/5x114.3, meaning they have 10 holes. One set of the 5 is 5x100 and the other is 5x114.3. This saves the wheel company money by making one wheel compatible for many more vehicles.

Here's an example:

 

[6wagonfreak]

so what if it said.. "5x100/5x114.3".. but only had 5 lug holes> would that still fit?
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This could mean they have both patterns as well. Be sure to ask b4 you buy. DO NOT GET 5x100 you will be out money on wheels that wont fit.