2006-06-15 16:42:37 · 7 answers · asked by meltdown5 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
The heavy Duty differance.
2006-06-15 19:04:19 · answer #1 · answered by snafudotcom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the idea of more lugs for higher performance cars for strength.
O.T. Why did Dodge put 6 lug axles on the Durango but only 5 lug axles on the half ton 4x4 trucks?
2006-06-22 10:13:21 · answer #2 · answered by ezachowski 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get more load capable area on the wheel and hub with more lugs(rule of thumb.) To keep prices down, most manufacturers will sell vehicles with 4 lugs if it doesn't need 5 lug hub/wheel assembly or most of the time, use different parts off of different vehicles to greatly reduce manufacturing costs.
2006-06-16 04:27:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If nothing else, its probably just for looks, since the old "5-star" mag wheel look has been around forever on muscle cars. I would imagine that if the rims are 5-star, then they put on 5 lugs just to make it look right.
2006-06-17 17:15:16 · answer #4 · answered by RedRooster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
agreed, plus its a different rim. different rims needs different amounts of lugs based on support needed to keep them on. u cant keep a 17" rim on with 3 lug nuts and expect to get the car up to 45+ mph speeds
2006-06-16 00:25:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 lug is typically used for higher power applications, 4 lug is for lower powered economy vehicles (Most of the time)
2006-06-16 00:00:59 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its like when they put 5lug wheels on the 1/2 ton 2wd work trucks, and then 6lug once you get it upgraded to the V-8 and 4wd. Its simply a matter of being stronger and being able to handle more power.
2006-06-17 12:18:33 · answer #7 · answered by that_one_guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋