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wheels compatibility question.
Topic Started: Dec 12 2014, 07:52 PM (1,355 Views)
ids381
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hello.
any idea if this rims can fit the bolt pattern for my 1993 Geo metro 4 door hatch back.


http://longisland.craigslist.org/pts/4747102043.html

thanks .
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Old Man


According to:
http://geometroforum.com/topic/701184/1/

these mazda rims will fit:
1989-81 Mazda- 323/GLC
1985-84 Mazda- RX7 GSL-SE 14 x 5.5 40mm offset
1991-86 Mazda- RX7 14 x 5.5 40mm offset
1987-85 Mazda- 626/MX-6
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Depends what RX-7 they are off of. You need 4 x 114.3 (mm), which is roughly 4.5"

According to wheelboltpattern.com, it looks like the 84-88 GSL and SEs were 4 x 114.3, while the GS and Sport 1 were 4 x 110.

If you need to measure to make sure, measure carefully from the center of one stud hole to the opposite one - there's less than .25" difference between 114.3mm (4.5") and 110mm (4.33")

if you use those tires, you may want to also get a brown speedometer gear, then your speedometer/odometer will read roughly 1.95 low. With the original white gear, the error will be close to 10%.

And Old Man listed the offsets.

(link>>) wheelboltpattern.com Mazda bolt pattern reference
Edited by myredvert, Dec 12 2014, 08:23 PM.
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You're also going to need to do something about lugnuts. The Metros with 12" wheels cane with extra tiny 10mm lugs and matching nuts. These are going to want the more normal 12mm lugs. Some guys just get nuts with a small center bore and bigger outside diameter. A better thing is to change to 12mm lugs. The best solution is to upgrade to the bigger brakes and bigger lugs, but that's a lot of work.
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ids381
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OK I put them on and these wheels fit my Geo 1993 3/5

One last question, where can I get the brown speedo cable , I tried eBay and other sites , no idea.

Plus suggest some souce for the lug nuts.


Mucho appreciated.

Happy holidays .....
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Don't be a "Richard"

ids381
Dec 21 2014, 10:42 PM
OK I put them on and these wheels fit my Geo 1993 3/5

One last question, where can I get the brown speedo cable , I tried eBay and other sites , no idea.

Plus suggest some souce for the lug nuts.


Mucho appreciated.

Happy holidays .....
Lug nut source:

This is where I get them online: http://www.brandsport.com/grla-41118.html
I have actually found them at my local tire shop also, so maybe try there also. :thumb
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ids381
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Thanks.
Any clue where can I get the brown speedo cable?
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Post in the wanted section here, or try a junkyard/pick n pull.

Any 95 or newer with manual transmission 91.0 or 1.3) came with them.

What size are the tires?
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ids381
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Ok thanks

185/70/R13

I know I'm just on the border of rubbing these wheels. :)

Still have not put these on, I hope they dong rub with the body while turning .
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Here is a similar one.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=151399376333&alt=web
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ids381
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Just for the record Mazda rx7 wheels from 1994 would fit the bolt pattern but one would have to update the lugs. I decided the keep the stock 12 inch rims and avoid the hassle of changing the lugs and speedo cable etx.
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