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Wheels & Fitment
Wheels and fitment: bolt patterns and PCD, wheel offset and backspacing, staggered setups, and changing tire or wheel size.
3 guides
A wheel that bolts on isn't always a wheel that fits. These guides cover the numbers that decide fit, from bolt pattern and center bore to offset and staggered sizes, so you know what to check before you order wheels or tires.
Changing wheel or tire size? Compare overall diameter with the plus size calculator
Staggered car? See which rotation pattern your setup allows
Shopping for wheels? Read our wheel fitment guidance
Bolt Pattern: How to Read and Measure It (5x114.3)
How to read a bolt pattern like 5x114.3, what lug count and PCD mean, how to measure 4, 5, 6 and 8-lug wheels, and the center bore and lug seat checks.
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Staggered Tires: Fitment, Rotation and Buying 2+2
Staggered tires explained: why some cars run wider rear tires, how rotation works when sizes differ, what it means for wear and warranty, and buying 2+2.
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Wheel Offset and Backspacing Explained: ET, Poke and Rub
Wheel offset and backspacing explained: what ET45 means, positive vs negative offset, how width and offset move a wheel in or out, and how to avoid rub.
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