>In a message dated 10/6/02 12:23:29 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
>andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz writes:
>
><< I have opportunity to buy 18" wheels with stud-pattern to fit the
>  above (also Mitsubishi GTO, Nissan Skyline) and tires... not sure if
>  the PCD is right. Anyone know?  >>
>
>Andrew,
>
>It the Skyline has the same bolt pattern as a Mitsubishi, then it is not
>likely to fit. Hard for me to say since we do not really have Skylines here.
>Well, there is a renegade Skyline flying around the streets of San Francisco.
>No doubt masquerading as Nissan 240sx. Mitsubishis here use a 5 X 114.3 mm
>bolt pattern. Quite different from our 5 X 112 mm pattern. Close but no
>cigar. Besides 18 inch rims will force yo to use thick rubber bands as a
>substitute for tires if you want them to clear your stock wheel wells. I have
>tried 17 inch rims on a stock Vanagon with 40 series tires. They rubbed and
>felt like well.... thick rubber bands. <lumpity bump>
>
>Best if you provide exact specs on your intended offset, bolt pattern,
>suspension and body modification combinations. It will make it easier for me
>snd others to assess if it will fit your ride.
>
>BenT

I HAD a Skyline (diesel disaster), but replaced it with the
Caravelle. So I never had reason to check the PCD. I'll check with
the wheel dealers tomorrow, but these characters here seem to know
nothing.

Guess I could always slot a 114.3mm studpattern, but am not keen on
the idea... the studhole's loading surface then approaches zero and
is made of soft metal.

What do I want? 17" diameter wheels; section say 7", no wider, to
carry at widest 215/50/17 tires. Offset... whatever will clear both
fender lips and suspension; from what I hear, ET37 should suit. Wanna
stick with the 5x112 PCD, though Hansen's 993 brake-conversion kits
can be drilled for any pattern (BUT it'll be a long while before I
can afford a set). Because my van isn't mobile I can't run it down to
a wheeler-dealer to try wheels out.

Skylines look nothing like SXs; all are sedans or sedan-based notchback coupes.