In a message dated 8/8/00 9:27:38 PM Pacific Daylight Time, dstevens@twcny.rr.com writes: << ... I checked and the 5X112 mm is equal to 5X4 1/2 I do not know what cars carry this pattern (probably ford...>> Hi Dan, 4 ½ inches equals 114.3 millimeters. Close but no cigar. I have tried this size wheel before. I think it was from a Mazda RX7. That 4.3 millimeters is quite significant. 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters IIRC. BenT San Francisco. PS: If any listee is bidding on those Merkur alloys on ebay. Be forewarned. I bought a set from this guy. They have the correct pattern and offset but you will need longer studs and/or longer lugbolts as applicable. Also the wheel covers do not fit over the rear axle nut. Looks just fine w/o the plastic Merkur caps IMO. |
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