So I have been searching and searching for stuff on backspacing...I have found a lot but it is all just confusing the heck out of me. So I have purchased some 5-4.5 now does the 4.5 mean the backspacing??? Cause when i was searching some people had things typed as 5-4.5 with 3.75 backspacing. Which led me to believe that the 4.5 had nothing to do with the backspacing...somebody please help!!! I know i will probably get ripped a new one for posting more on backspacing...so I am prepared.
I am going to call the guy and see about switching if I need to...thanks

 

5 lugs on 4.5" bolt pattern(bolt circle diameter), 3.75 is the backspacing

i have a pic that may help ill post in a sec

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Alright sweet...that was exactly what i needed. So the 4.5 bolt pattern is the bolt circle diameter???

so i will probably have to go and measure the backspacing myself...

 

yes, 4.5 is the bolt circle... 5 lug..

 

if your getting aftermarket wheels stick with a 3.75BS or 3.25 that will do just fine for you and look good

 

 

Sweet thanks guys! now i have to go and do some measuring...

 

what ya measureing?

 

thats waht am trying to figure out we told him what to order....its simple

 

I'm with you guys, what is he measuring and how is he gonna know what to measure.

 

He is measuring the wheels HE ALREADY BOUGHT. Read people, geez.

 

OHHH i read the thread wrong...yes the 4.5 means the circle the bolt pattern is on the 5 means how many holes and the 3.75 is the BS

 

Wha-Huh? Just kidding. So the 5 is how many holes things have. Hmm. So if my girlfriends favorite number is 7...uh ho.

 

HAHAHA

 

Yea I already bought them...so I just had to go measure them...and then i realized i just had to read the side of the box and convert some mm to in. so it looks like I am good with a 3.25 backspacing...Thanks everyone!