G35 Rims Bolt Pattern?

[MAJI]

i bought some rims but haven't pick them up yet they came off of a 2003 G35...Axis Matrix 19"...What size bolt pattern is the G35 and if it is bigger what can i do to make it fit...i got the rims for dirt cheap with tires...thanks for the help...

[ArcticBoost]

You'll need an adapter, and I'm not even sure they make one to convert.

[HeymyAudi]

5*114.3 Sorry wont fit... Why didnt you check before spending the cash???

[durfA4]

h and r makes one, the bigger concern is the offset, the G35 is rear drive and has a helluva dish so adding an adapter make make it stick out like a jeep with out fender flares

[dubenvy]

5x114.3

The only other solution would be to fill and re-drill em to the correct pattern. Personally, I wouldn't go that route unless it was impossible to get these wheels in that pattern.

Sell em for profit and get some real wheels.

[Capt. Obvious]

Wrong, they can fit without adapters. There are two ways to do it, both of which are perfectly safe (ask me how I know ).

The first option is to convert your hubs from 14mm lugnuts to 12mm studs (which is what I've done on my car). Here is one place to get the studs:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUDI-...spagenameZWDVW

The second option is to contact Hartmann wheels (http://www.hartmannwheels.com/1-425-895-0000/) (oh, and ask for Dion) and tell them what you're trying to do. They sell special lug bolts that have a swiveling head on them that are made for doing this. The bolts are TUV-approved, so you can be sure they're perfectly safe. You may need to enlarge the bolt holes a tiny bit with a drill (like an additional 1mm or so, it's not hard at all, I've done it several times). BTW, OZ Wheels included these lugs with their wheels for years to save on manufacturing costs.

To do either of these things, you will need hubcentric rings (You can get these from Hartmann as well). The hub is what holds up the weight of the car, the lugs are mostly there to hold the wheels against the hub.

However, with all this said, I don't think the offsets on G35's will work with our cars anyway, so you might be better off just getting a different set of wheels.

[durfA4]

factory offset is 45mm for 17's which could work for our cars, but these are 19s and would bet they have a more substantial offset


look at the rim and let us know what off set it has

[jcs4]

The problem is most aftermarket g35 wheels (unless its from a sedan) have low offsets in the 20mm range. The sedans have more acceptable offsets in the 35mm range.

[chrislane31]

You need these


or these
http://yhst-1918367471896.stores.yahoo.net/fl12lu.html

[Capt. Obvious]

The bolts I suggested from Hartmann are exactly the same thing, except about half the price.

[chrislane31]

I could not find them on Hartmann's site

[BARRY]

the stud is easier to do? since the bolt you have to enlarge the bolt holes 1mm?

this is a fking good tip. thanks for the info!!!

[Capt. Obvious]

I could not find them on Hartmann's site

That's why I said to call them and ask for Dion.

[MAJI]

5*114.3 Sorry wont fit... Why didnt you check before spending the cash???

Well i figured out that if it doesn't fit i'll sale it for more money... then i got it for... wheels are 420 per wheel alone i got it for 100 each w/ tires 90% thread left on all wheels...rims are in good condition just one slight curb rash on one wheel...

Wrong, they can fit without adapters. There are two ways to do it, both of which are perfectly safe (ask me how I know ).

The first option is to convert your hubs from 14mm lugnuts to 12mm studs (which is what I've done on my car). Here is one place to get the studs:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUDI-...spagenameZWDVW

The second option is to contact Hartmann wheels (http://www.hartmannwheels.com/1-425-895-0000/) (oh, and ask for Dion) and tell them what you're trying to do. They sell special lug bolts that have a swiveling head on them that are made for doing this. The bolts are TUV-approved, so you can be sure they're perfectly safe. You may need to enlarge the bolt holes a tiny bit with a drill (like an additional 1mm or so, it's not hard at all, I've done it several times). BTW, OZ Wheels included these lugs with their wheels for years to save on manufacturing costs.

To do either of these things, you will need hubcentric rings (You can get these from Hartmann as well). The hub is what holds up the weight of the car, the lugs are mostly there to hold the wheels against the hub.

However, with all this said, I don't think the offsets on G35's will work with our cars anyway, so you might be better off just getting a different set of wheels.

Thanks for the help...i'll just convert the hubs they're easier to do...
thanks everyone else for their help... let me know if you guys know a place in orange county that sale the studs/lugnuts for cheap or good deal... thanks again..here is how the rims look like...

[02SILVANT]

Post some pics whenever you get the wheels on the car, i would love to see how they look!!!

[MAJI]

i will when i get them on..hopefully by the end of this month or maybe when winter is over...because i take my car to the mountains every weekend for snowboarding...but will put them on then take em off for pictures..

[MAJI]

Wrong, they can fit without adapters. There are two ways to do it, both of which are perfectly safe (ask me how I know ).

The first option is to convert your hubs from 14mm lugnuts to 12mm studs (which is what I've done on my car). Here is one place to get the studs:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUDI-...spagenameZWDVW

is this all i have to do is get the lugnuts and studs

[Capt. Obvious]

Usually. You may have to enlarge the bolts holes just a hair though. You can just use a regular drill and bit, I've done it several times.

[amaurictx]

Wrong, they can fit without adapters. There are two ways to do it, both of which are perfectly safe (ask me how I know ).

The first option is to convert your hubs from 14mm lugnuts to 12mm studs (which is what I've done on my car). Here is one place to get the studs:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUDI-...spagenameZWDVW

The second option is to contact Hartmann wheels (http://www.hartmannwheels.com/1-425-895-0000/) (oh, and ask for Dion) and tell them what you're trying to do. They sell special lug bolts that have a swiveling head on them that are made for doing this. The bolts are TUV-approved, so you can be sure they're perfectly safe. You may need to enlarge the bolt holes a tiny bit with a drill (like an additional 1mm or so, it's not hard at all, I've done it several times). BTW, OZ Wheels included these lugs with their wheels for years to save on manufacturing costs.

To do either of these things, you will need hubcentric rings (You can get these from Hartmann as well). The hub is what holds up the weight of the car, the lugs are mostly there to hold the wheels against the hub.

However, with all this said, I don't think the offsets on G35's will work with our cars anyway, so you might be better off just getting a different set of wheels.

So by changing the wheel studs that will allow them to fit? Im trying to do the opposite and fit RS4 reps on 5x114.3, only thing is that my hub bore is about 7mm bigger. Is it possible to have the center bore drilled larger?

[Capt. Obvious]

Usually, yes. Just have to find a good machine shop to do it.

[BARRY]

Usually. You may have to enlarge the bolts holes just a hair though. You can just use a regular drill and bit, I've done it several times.

well you didn't answer my question. when going with the stud solution or new pivoting bolt, you have to enlarge the rim lug holes either way? if not which method is the method in which you will not have to?

[amaurictx]

well you didn't answer my question. when going with the stud solution or new pivoting bolt, you have to enlarge the rim lug holes either way? if not which method is the method in which you will not have to?

I think he is saying that if you go the stud route then you dont need to, because the studs will be the correct size for the wheels.

[Capt. Obvious]

It depends on the wheel. If the wheel was originally designed for 14mm bolts, then you probably won't have to. If it was designed for 12mm bolts, then you will probably have to enlarge the holes.