You measure from the back of one lug (skip to next lug as shown) and to the center of that lug.
How to measure rim lug pattern. The lug pattern will be different depending on the type of rim you have. You will need to know the lug pattern of your go. You just need to measure the midpoint of one circle/buttonhole to that of a circle sitting directly.
You’ll need to take 3 measurements of your lug pattern in order to determine the pitch circle diameter and center measurement: Listen closely as mike d. To find your bolt pattern, measure the distance as accurately as possible and then find the corresponding bolt pattern in the conversion table below.
You can estimate the measurement by using a straight line from the backside of. Written permission of team three wheels inc. Obtaining the bolt pattern for rims with 4 lugs is quite easy.
Extend the ruler directly across the center of the wheel to the adjacent. For example, if you have a 5 lug wheel and your measurement is 5 then your bolt pattern is 5 x 5 (5 x 127mm). Choose any lug bolt and measure the distance between the back of one lug to the center of another that is directly across from it.
Finding the right wheel bolt pattern is easy and mike walks you through the basics to find the right custom wheel for your vehicle. To measure 6 lug pattern wheels, place the end of a ruler or tape measure in the center of one lug or bolt. For 5 lug wheels its only slightly more complicated then the 4, 6, or 8 lug measurement.
Be sure that you skip one bolt when measuring. For example, if you have a 5 lug. Measure the distance between two adjacent lug holes,.