Is this ideal to put on a vehicle if i want a 5 lug? I mean as far as performance and compatibility. I saw kits on ebay made of mild steel, but I don't even know if mild steel is good for suspension parts. I always settled for cars with 4. Please throw out as much info as you can. Thanks.
2007-03-18 11:40:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I wouldn't trust any of the adapters - they push the wheels out way too far, and it's too easy to make one that's not strong enough (particularly for parts sold on eBay with no brand name!). The only good conversion method is to replace the hubs and brake rotors (or drums) with new ones with a different bolt circle. Usually most of these conversions use junkyard parts, but there are probably some aftermarket ones too.
Mild steel isn't the problem, though - many cars use mild steel for control arms and other suspension parts.
Realistically, the only advantage to a 5 lug conversion is to take advantage of the selection of 5 lug wheels. And if you have a popular import or one that shares a bolt pattern with one, this may not be a big issue.
2007-03-18 12:03:42 · answer #1 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
heres wat u can do.. and it works
watever car u have.. find out which car is compatiable to it.. based on its company.. like with my galant.. its a 99 but i can use 01-03 elicpse parts
once u know exactly which car and year u can use for a 5lug.. go to a junkyard and get the whole thing.. the entire rotor,brakes, axles.etc..
and then just switch it out
shouldnt be that expensive if u knwo wat ur doing
never EVER go with kits where its just a plate that u put on..
2007-03-18 12:19:51 · answer #2 · answered by dippy145 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋