Wheel Fitment: Bolt Pattern, Offset and Width Explained
By Wheel Ranger editorial · Published · Updated
Every wheel listing we track reads like 17x9 24mm Offset 5x114.3 BP: 17-inch diameter, 9-inch width, +24 mm offset, five lugs on a 114.3 mm circle. To fit, the bolt pattern must match exactly, the diameter must match your tires, and the offset should stay within about 10 mm of stock unless you know you have the fender and suspension clearance. Get those three right and the rest is style.
Bolt pattern: the non-negotiable
5x114.3 (5x4.5") is the most common pattern in the catalog — most Japanese cars, Mustangs, many crossovers. 6x139.7 (6x5.5") is the full-size truck pattern (Silverado, Sierra, Tacoma, Tundra). 5x127 (5x5") is Jeep Wrangler and older GM. 8x165.1 and 8x170 are 3/4-ton and up. A wheel with the wrong pattern does not go on; adapters exist but add width and risk.
Details & specs
| Brand | American Racing |
| Product type | Auto Rims & Wheels |
| Condition | new |
| Diameter | 17" |
| Width | 9" |
| Offset | 24 mm |
| Bolt pattern | 5x114.3 |
| MPN | AR105M7965A |
| Sold by | WheelXL |
| Feed price | $298.00 USD |
| Availability (feed) | In stock |
| Captured | 2026-08-22 08:31 UTC |
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Details & specs
| Brand | American Racing |
| Product type | Auto Rims & Wheels |
| Condition | new |
| Diameter | 17" |
| Width | 8" |
| Offset | 0 mm |
| Bolt pattern | 5x114.3 |
| MPN | AR105M7865B |
| Sold by | WheelXL |
| Feed price | $285.00 USD |
| Availability (feed) | In stock |
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Details & specs
| Brand | American Racing |
| Product type | Auto Rims & Wheels |
| Condition | new |
| Diameter | 15" |
| Width | 10" |
| Offset | -43 mm |
| Bolt pattern | 6x139.7 |
| MPN | AR1725183 |
| Sold by | WheelXL |
| Feed price | $275.00 USD |
| Availability (feed) | In stock |
| Captured | 2026-08-22 08:31 UTC |
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Details & specs
| Brand | American Racing |
| Product type | Auto Rims & Wheels |
| Condition | new |
| Diameter | 15" |
| Width | 10" |
| Offset | -43 mm |
| Bolt pattern | 5x114.3 |
| MPN | AR1725165B |
| Sold by | WheelXL |
| Feed price | $229.00 USD |
| Availability (feed) | In stock |
| Captured | 2026-08-22 08:31 UTC |
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Offset: positive, zero, negative
Offset is how far the mounting face sits from the wheel's centreline. Positive (+24 mm) tucks the wheel in; zero is centred; negative (-43 mm) pushes it out for the deep-dish look. Stock cars and trucks run positive offset; going more than 10–15 mm further out than stock can rub the fender and load the wheel bearings. The catalog's Baja and Fuel off-road wheels are mostly zero to -44 mm and assume a lifted or flared truck.
Details & specs
| Brand | American Racing |
| Product type | Auto Rims & Wheels |
| Condition | new |
| Diameter | 14" |
| Width | 7" |
| Offset | 0 mm |
| Bolt pattern | 5x114.3 |
| MPN | AR614765 |
| Sold by | WheelXL |
| Feed price | $182.00 USD |
| Availability (feed) | In stock |
| Captured | 2026-08-22 08:31 UTC |
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Details & specs
| Brand | American Racing |
| Product type | Auto Rims & Wheels |
| Condition | new |
| Diameter | 16" |
| Width | 8" |
| Offset | 0 mm |
| Bolt pattern | 8x165.1 |
| MPN | AR626882 |
| Sold by | WheelXL |
| Feed price | $233.00 USD |
| Availability (feed) | In stock |
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Details & specs
| Brand | American Racing |
| Product type | Auto Rims & Wheels |
| Condition | new |
| Diameter | 16" |
| Width | 8" |
| Offset | 0 mm |
| Bolt pattern | 5x114.3 |
| MPN | AR626865B |
| Sold by | WheelXL |
| Feed price | $233.00 USD |
| Availability (feed) | In stock |
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Details & specs
| Brand | American Racing |
| Product type | Auto Rims & Wheels |
| Condition | new |
| Diameter | 17" |
| Width | 8" |
| Offset | 0 mm |
| Bolt pattern | 6x139.7 |
| MPN | AR89378068300 |
| Sold by | WheelXL |
| Feed price | $287.00 USD |
| Availability (feed) | In stock |
| Captured | 2026-08-22 08:31 UTC |
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Diameter and width
Diameters in the catalog cluster at 17, 20 and 22 inches for trucks and 15–18 for cars. Width must suit the tire: a 255-section tire wants an 8.5–9.5 inch wheel; a 285 wants 9–10.5. Going wider on the wheel than the tire is designed for stretches the sidewall and looks odd; going narrower balloons it.
Details & specs
| Brand | American Racing |
| Product type | Auto Rims & Wheels |
| Condition | new |
| Diameter | 17" |
| Width | 6" |
| Offset | 111 mm |
| Bolt pattern | 8x165.1 |
| MPN | AR204760901111 |
| Sold by | WheelXL |
| Feed price | $410.00 USD |
| Availability (feed) | In stock |
| Captured | 2026-08-22 08:31 UTC |
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Details & specs
| Brand | American Racing |
| Product type | Auto Rims & Wheels |
| Condition | new |
| Diameter | 20" |
| Width | 8.5" |
| Offset | 35 mm |
| Bolt pattern | 6x139.7 |
| MPN | AR89328568235 |
| Sold by | WheelXL |
| Feed price | $540.00 USD |
| Availability (feed) | In stock |
| Captured | 2026-08-22 08:31 UTC |
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Details & specs
| Brand | American Racing |
| Product type | Auto Rims & Wheels |
| Condition | new |
| Diameter | 17" |
| Width | 7" |
| Offset | 40 mm |
| Bolt pattern | 5x114.3 |
| MPN | AR90477012740 |
| Sold by | WheelXL |
| Feed price | $242.00 USD |
| Availability (feed) | In stock |
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Details & specs
| Brand | American Racing |
| Product type | Auto Rims & Wheels |
| Condition | new |
| Diameter | 17" |
| Width | 7.5" |
| Offset | 42 mm |
| Bolt pattern | 5x120 |
| MPN | AR90777552342 |
| Sold by | WheelXL |
| Feed price | $254.00 USD |
| Availability (feed) | In stock |
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Brands in the catalog
Fuel (one-piece cast) dominates the truck listings, with ATX, KMC and DUB alongside. American Racing and American Racing Vintage carry the classic muscle and hot-rod designs (Torq Thrust, Baja). Prices run roughly $182 to $1,956 per wheel; forged-look cast wheels from ATX and Fuel sit in the $200–400 range, where most buyers land.
Details & specs
| Brand | American Racing |
| Product type | Auto Rims & Wheels |
| Condition | new |
| Diameter | 18" |
| Width | 9" |
| Offset | 34 mm |
| Bolt pattern | 5x120 |
| MPN | AR605M8912C |
| Sold by | WheelXL |
| Feed price | $479.00 USD |
| Availability (feed) | In stock |
| Captured | 2026-08-22 08:31 UTC |
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Details & specs
| Brand | American Racing Vintage |
| Product type | Auto Rims & Wheels |
| Condition | new |
| Diameter | 15" |
| Width | 8" |
| Offset | 0 mm |
| Bolt pattern | 5x120.65 |
| MPN | VN10558061B |
| Sold by | WheelXL |
| Feed price | $227.00 USD |
| Availability (feed) | In stock |
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Details & specs
| Brand | American Racing Vintage |
| Product type | Auto Rims & Wheels |
| Condition | new |
| Diameter | 15" |
| Width | 10" |
| Offset | -44 mm |
| Bolt pattern | 5x120.65 |
| MPN | VN1055161 |
| Sold by | WheelXL |
| Feed price | $229.00 USD |
| Availability (feed) | In stock |
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Details & specs
| Brand | American Racing Vintage |
| Product type | Auto Rims & Wheels |
| Condition | new |
| Diameter | 16" |
| Width | 8" |
| Offset | 8 mm |
| Bolt pattern | 5x120.65 |
| MPN | VN2156863 |
| Sold by | WheelXL |
| Feed price | $209.00 USD |
| Availability (feed) | In stock |
| Captured | 2026-08-22 08:31 UTC |
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Sources
- NHTSA: Tires (ratings, labeling, safety)
- Tire Rack Tire Tech: load index and speed rating tables
- WheelXL product listings (wheel and tire specifications as sold)
FAQ
What is hub bore and do I need hub rings?
The centre hole of the wheel. Aftermarket wheels use a large bore to fit many cars and ship with hub-centric rings to take up the gap; install them or you will get a highway vibration.
Can I reuse my lug nuts?
Usually not. Aftermarket wheels often need a different seat (conical vs. mag vs. ball). Check the listing and buy the matching lug kit.
Will TPMS sensors work?
Yes — sensors move with the tire to the new wheel or new ones are installed; the shop relearns them at mounting.
More guides
- How to Read a Tire Size (225/65R17 102T) and Pick the Right Type
- Tire Load Index and Speed Rating Chart (and Why You Can't Go Lower)
- Wheel Offset and Backspacing Explained: How Far Can You Go?
- All-Season vs. Winter vs. Summer Tires: What to Run Where
Editorial conclusions are drawn from the WheelXL catalog data and the manufacturer documentation listed above; we do not claim to have used every product shown. Updated 2026-08-23. Corrections: contact us.