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Wheel Fitment Guide: PCD, ET, CB & Size

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.

Updated 2026-11-09·Applies to forged, cast and flow-formed wheels

Read the specification line first

Every wheel we quote carries a specification string in this order:

19 x 8.5J   ET35   5x112   CB66.6   1020 kg
ValueMeaningWhat goes wrong if it is wrong
19Rim diameter in inchesTyre will not seat; speedometer error.
8.5JRim width in inches plus flange profile (J = passenger car)Tyre too narrow or stretched; bead seating issues.
ET35Offset: 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.
5x112Bolt pattern (PCD): number of bolts and the diameter of the bolt circle in mm.Wheel physically will not bolt on.
CB66.6Center bore: hub diameter the wheel is machined to accept.Larger bore without a ring = vibration; smaller bore = cannot fit.
1020 kgLoad rating per wheelBelow the axle requirement for the vehicle = unsafe and non-compliant.

The four checks that matter

1. PCD (bolt pattern)

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.

2. ET (offset)

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.

3. Center bore (CB)

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.

4. Width and load rating

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.

Typical fitment values by brand

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 / rangeTypical PCDTypical CBNotesMatching wheels
BMW 3/5/7 Series, X3/X5/X7 (F, G chassis)5x11266.6M models can differ; check brake clearance on large calipers.XCD-1208, XCD-1235
Mercedes-Benz C/E/S-Class, GLC/GLE/GLS5x11266.6AMG brake packages need a larger inner barrel clearance.XCD-1134
Audi A4/A6/Q5/Q75x11266.5Some models use 57.1 — measure, do not assume.XCD-1301
Porsche 911 / Boxster / Cayenne / Macan5x13071.6Center-lock cars are excluded; they use a single nut.XCD-1502
Land Rover Range Rover / Discovery5x12072.6Heavy vehicle — check load rating, not just PCD.XCD-1601
Toyota / Lexus passenger and SUV5x114.360.1Pickups use 6-bolt patterns and are quoted separately.XCD-1929
Multi-brand / custom programQuoted per orderQuoted per orderMachined to your vehicle data, including staggered sets.XCD-2830, Black Multi-Spoke

What we need from you to quote accurately

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.

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