Wheel Interchange
Wheel Interchange Database
Wheel Interchange Database
Car modifications should be fun and simple. More often, it is the rims that get changed, with most drivers retaining their tires. Finding a perfect wheel replacement will save you the embarrassment associated with poor car performance, increased noise, and lower fuel economy. Wheel upgrades shouldn’t leave you with an awkwardly appearing car.
Luckily, wheels come in standard sizes, meaning they can be interchanged between car brands. We provide advice on which wheels can be swapped between cars.
See the options for swapping wheels from one vehicle to another
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While wheel designs may vary, their availability in standard sizes means most wheel aspects remain similar. You should pay attention to:
You should pay close attention to the diameter and the width of the wheel. It will be unwise to select a larger wheel, or a smaller one. The cost of this will be incorrect fitment, which will ultimately demand a purchase of new tires.
Every wheel has an allowable number of studs, with their holes equidistantly spaced to give them a unique pattern. When conducting swaps, verify that the pattern of the wheels is similar.
Most problems associated with wheel swaps stem from poorly selected wheel offsets. If the car is designed with a positive offset, always choose a swapping alternative with a positive offset.
At the center of wheel upgrades and swaps is the tire. Since all these modifications are done on a budget, purchasing new tires is always out of question. The rims that you choose must be matching in size with the tires already mounted. Correct wheel and tire sizes have a direct effect on odometer readings.
– If the size of the original wheel matches that of the replacement wheel
– If the offsets are similar
– If the bolt patterns are the same.