Thread: 6 lug vs. 5 lug
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Old 04-09-2013, 12:45 PM   #8
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Re: 6 lug vs. 5 lug

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Originally Posted by lrader99 View Post
6 x5.5" Is a very common lug pattern. Everything 1999 and up is 6 x 5.5. Granted that 73-98 is 5x5 but who wants to run old style wheels. There are plenty of aftermarket wheels in that size but there are just as many if not more modern 6 lug wheels. There are big brake kits in 5x5 as well as 6 x5.5.

I agree though that there seems to be strong preferences for both sides.
Isn't backspacing the issue with the more modern 6x5.5's?
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