Most wheel returns and mounting problems come from one number being wrong, not from a bad product. This guide shows how to read a wheel specification, how to measure the vehicle side, and which values are typical for the main European and Japanese brands.
Every wheel we quote carries a specification string in this order:
| Value | Meaning | What goes wrong if it is wrong |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Rim diameter in inches | Tyre will not seat; speedometer error. |
| 8.5J | Rim width in inches plus flange profile (J = passenger car) | Tyre too narrow or stretched; bead seating issues. |
| ET35 | Offset: distance from the mounting face to the rim centre line, in mm. Positive pushes the wheel inward. | Fender contact, brake caliper contact, changed steering feel. |
| 5x112 | Bolt pattern (PCD): number of bolts and the diameter of the bolt circle in mm. | Wheel physically will not bolt on. |
| CB66.6 | Center bore: hub diameter the wheel is machined to accept. | Larger bore without a ring = vibration; smaller bore = cannot fit. |
| 1020 kg | Load rating per wheel | Below the axle requirement for the vehicle = unsafe and non-compliant. |
Count the bolts, then measure across the circle — not from bolt to bolt on a 5-bolt hub. For 5-bolt patterns measure from the centre of one bolt hole to the far edge of the hole two positions away.
Never fit a “close enough” pattern. A 5x114.3 wheel will bolt onto a 5x112 hub loosely and destroy the studs.
The stamped number on the back of the wheel. Lower ET moves the wheel outward; higher ET moves it inward. Stay within roughly 5 mm of the original value unless you have measured clearance at full compression.
A larger bore is usable with a hub-centric ring (66.6 → 72.6, 57.1 → 66.5, etc.). A smaller bore cannot be fitted without machining, which we do not recommend on a finished wheel.
Match width to the tyre's recommended rim range, not just to the look. For SUVs, vans and EVs check the per-wheel load rating against the axle load — heavier vehicles need a higher rating than a passenger-car default.
These are the values that cover the majority of recent models in each range. They are a starting point, not a guarantee — trim level, brakes and model year all change fitment, so confirm against the vehicle before production.
| Brand / range | Typical PCD | Typical CB | Notes | Matching wheels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3/5/7 Series, X3/X5/X7 (F, G chassis) | 5x112 | 66.6 | M models can differ; check brake clearance on large calipers. | XCD-1208, XCD-1235 |
| Mercedes-Benz C/E/S-Class, GLC/GLE/GLS | 5x112 | 66.6 | AMG brake packages need a larger inner barrel clearance. | XCD-1134 |
| Audi A4/A6/Q5/Q7 | 5x112 | 66.5 | Some models use 57.1 — measure, do not assume. | XCD-1301 |
| Porsche 911 / Boxster / Cayenne / Macan | 5x130 | 71.6 | Center-lock cars are excluded; they use a single nut. | XCD-1502 |
| Land Rover Range Rover / Discovery | 5x120 | 72.6 | Heavy vehicle — check load rating, not just PCD. | XCD-1601 |
| Toyota / Lexus passenger and SUV | 5x114.3 | 60.1 | Pickups use 6-bolt patterns and are quoted separately. | XCD-1929 |
| Multi-brand / custom program | Quoted per order | Quoted per order | Machined to your vehicle data, including staggered sets. | XCD-2830, Black Multi-Spoke |
We verify PCD, ET, CB, width and load rating against the vehicle before production — this check is part of the order process, not an afterthought.
Give us the model, year and target size. We reply with a fitment-checked recommendation and a factory-direct quote within one business day.
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