jeepxj19

I bought some rims for my jeep guy said they would fit, the are 5 lug but the offset is bigger then 4.5 how do I measure the offset so I can figure out what adapters I need to buy.

Anthonyb

are the new rims positive or negative offset?

this would be an example of positive offset.

jeepxj19

Here's a pic

Anthonyb

personally I'd be more concerned with backspacing vs. offset.

jeepxj19

I need to kno the offset so I can get wheel adapters. The are not 4.5 they are either 5.5 or 5. I just need to kno how to figure it out

Anthonyb

That's only either 1mm or .5mm of difference. I can't really imagine that A)it would be a big deal or B) they make anything that slim.

And again is the offset positive or negative? If it's negative and the new one is more negative then it shouldn't matter at all. If it's positive and the new one is more positive, again I can't imagine 1mm of difference will matter.

edit: offset is measured in mm and backspacing is measured in inches, are you sure it's the offset you are concerned about?

jeepxj19

Ok maybe I have it wrong then I thought it was calld the offset, I need to kno the lug pattern. Its 5 but I need to kno 5 by what. Like my old rims were 5x4.5 I need to figure out the lug pattern of these rims

Anthonyb

gotcha, yeah that is totally different than what you were asking.

Measure from the center on one hole to the BACK of the third hole.This is the easiest way to estimate a 5-lug bolt circle.

Anthonyb

granted this measurement is for the actual lugs on the vehicle, I see no reason you can't use the same measurement to measure a rim(within a reasonable range of accuracy)

jeepxj19

They make adapters for 4.5 to 5 or 5.5 right?

Anthonyb

Yeah, I can find both online.

jeepxj19

Well I have a set of 1.25" spidertrax spacers that are brand new were on my jeep for 10 mins and took em off guess ill try to see if someone will trade for some adapters