changing from a 5 to 6 lug

[LightningExpo]

wondering how hard it would be to change from the 5X135 lug pattern on my 2001 to a 6 lug. looking at getting some new wheels and the selection for the 5 lug is much smaller and the wheels i want i can only find in a 6 lug for a decent price, they are the american racing cryptic wheels. if anyone could let me know what parts along with the cost of how much it would be that would be great. thanks

 

[MaverikDS]

I'm not too sure about this but just doing a quick search online for the adapters I found this site.

http://www.ezaccessory.com/2_Piece_Conversion_Adapter_s/76.htm

But I believe that is something like what you would need.

 

[LightningExpo]

i really have no idea where to begin with this, do you think they would make the wheels stick out past the body? anyone else have any ideas? thanks

 

[davesexplorer]

Well if you use those spacers, (I wouldn't), it would automatically place whatever wheels you get 2" further away from the hub. So unless you get a wheel that has enough offset or back spacing to put most of the wheel in the wheelwell you'll be looking at rims that stick out.

I wouldn't do this.

They make cryptics in that bolt pattern just not sure if they make them in the size you want...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/22-I...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[LightningExpo]

thanks for your help, thats the wheel i was just looking for just in black the same seller has them in a 6 lug :\. Is the 5X5.5 the same as 5X135? i noticed that at the top of the ebay link but everytime i search at websites it only comes up as 5X135 for expeditions. thanks again

 

[davesexplorer]

No it's not the same, 5.5 inches = 139.7 millimeters. I see a lot of sites listing rims with both sizes on the fitment which boggles me? Nevertheless try stopping by or calling a rim dealer, if the dealer wants to make any money they'll help you out.

 

[LightningExpo]

thanks for your help

 

[davesexplorer]

No problem just tryin to keep this site alive