Bolt Patterns & Hub Bore Sizing: Common Mistakes When Building Your Truck
September 18, 2025
Learn About Your Truck’s Bolt Pattern and Wheel Size
When building your truck, you’re going to run into some issues like finding aftermarket wheels that fit your ride. One of the common mistakes we see is people buying wheels that don’t fit their vehicle’s bolt pattern, so we’re gonna walk you through everything you need to know about bolt patterns, wheels, and how you should tackle your next upgrade. Click on the video down below or keep reading to learn more.
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Bolt Patterns
Do you know what 6x5.5, 6 on 5.5, or 6 by 135 mean? If not, don’t worry, we got you covered. These numbers are how we talk about bolt patterns. The first number, 6, depicts how many studs there are on the wheel. The next number is the distance between bolt points, usually measured in millimeters.
The reason this matters is that not all bolt patterns are equal. Ford has the 6x135, whereas Chevy manufactures wheels sized 6x137.9, so if you tried to put a Chevy wheel on a Ford, you’d waste a lot of time in your garage.
Hub Bore
Bolt patterns are important when shopping for a new wheel, but so are hub bores. Hub bores are the center holes in your wheel that properly center the wheel around the vehicle’s wheel hub. Because these hub bores come in different sizes, it’s important to know what your wheel can handle before you install.
For example, Toyota has larger hubs than Chevy. Toyota has 100 millimeter hubs versus Chevy’s 86. This means you can put a Toyota wheel onto a Chevy because the central hub wouldn’t be too large. If you put a wheel with a small central hub on one that is larger, that is not safe for you or your vehicle, so make sure your wheel is suitable for your application.
Wheel Size for Your Truck
At Custom Offsets, we’ve designed our website to help you find what you’re looking for. If you know your truck wheel bolt pattern, you can place that into our build feature to help you find wheels, parts, and accessories that fit your specific vehicle. No need to guess, just plug in your vehicle’s specs and we’ll take care of the rest.
Shop Trucks Wheels at Custom Offsets
We hope we helped you learn more about your wheels and how you can avoid common mistakes when shopping for new show wheels. If you want to see more wheels that will elevate your ride, check out our wheel inventory on our website or call our sales team to find the right fit for your vehicle.
