Coyote Wheel Adapters!!!
Coyote Wheel Adapters serve four primary functions:
1) Installing wheels with bolt patterns different from the vehicle hub
2) Increasing the wheel offset with additional spacing between the hub assembly and wheel
3) Create clearance for Dually and lifted truck applications
4) Reducing inventory. Adapters allow shops to meet customer demand while stocking fewer wheels.
Single and Dual-Drill Adapters
Coyote carries both single and dual-drilled adapters.
SINGLE DRILL
Single Drill adapters, primarily used to adjust wheel offset, have 1 set of lug holes for mounting the adapter to the vehicle and 1 set of studs with lugs for mounting the wheel to the adapter.
DUAL-DRILL
Coyote's Dual-Drill adapters reduce inventory by covering multiple fitment applications per SKU. Each adapter can reduce inventory by nearly half while still having all the necessary sizes on hand.
Bolt Pattern Basics
Bolt Pattern refers to the number of Lug Mounts and the diameter of the imaginary ring created by the mounts and holes. Use the guide below for properly measuring the diameter of the bolt circle.
For example: A bolt pattern of 6 on 5.50" indicates that there are 6 studs/holes placed evenly around a ring 5.50 inches in diameter.
Adapter Part# Identification
Adapter Measurements
Inside Diameter (ID) - A measurement of the inner diameter
Outside Diameter (OD) - A measurement of the adapter's outer diameter
Hub Centric - A wheel or adapter is deemed Hub Centric when the inside diameter exactly matches to the hub, reducing vibration and stress on the lug nuts.
High Quality Construction
Adapters are made of Air Craft Quality 6061-T6 Aluminum. 6061 aluminum is an alloy that contains magnesium and silicon as its major alloying elements. T6 refers to the heat treatment process that involves various solutions and artificial aging that increases the overall strength of the material.
Wheel studs are constructed from 1045 carbon steel and heat treated to ISO 898-1 class 10.9. Class 10.9 is selected for its high tensile strength and excellent mechanical properties making it more durable to the application and to resist the extreme forces being applied. Class 10.9 has a tensile strength of 1040 MPa (150,800 psi) and is comparable to SAE grade 8
All adapters are anodized for appearance and to resist corrosion.
Attractive Packaging
Coyote wheel adapters come packaged in a colorful box with installation instructions included. Coyote is committed to providing the best overall user experience and maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in the industry. Leverage this commitment by passing along more value and consistency to your customers.
Common Applications:
4 Lug on 100mm Bolt Circle - 1980-1990 Nissan / Toyota
5 Lug on 4.50" Bolt Circle - Ford Mustang
5 Lug on 4.50"/4.75" Bolt Circle - GM/Chrysler/Jeep
5 Lug on 5.00"/5.50" Bolt Circle - 1998-2015 Dodge/RAM, 2000-2015 Jeep
6 Lug 5.50"/135mm Bolt Circle - 2000-2015 GM/Ford Truck, 2000-2015 Nissan and Toyota
8 Lug on 170mm Bolt Circle - 2005-2015 Ford F-250/350, 1994-2004 Dually
8 Lug on 200mm Bolt Circle - 2005-2015 Ford Dually
8 Lug on 6.50" Bolt Circle - 2000-2010 GM and Ford Trucks, 2000-2015 RAM Trucks
Unit Conversion:
4.25" = 107.95mm
4.50" = 114.3mm
4.75" = 120.65mm
5.00" = 127mm
5.50" = 139.7mm
6.00" = 152.4mm
6.50" = 165.1mm
Custom Order Adapters:
Don't see the adapter you need? We can custom drill just about anything, give us a call at 1-877-738-9990.
Wheel Adapters FAQS
Are Wheel Adapters Safe?
Wheel Adapters are designed for particular applications and are safe for use if installed correctly following proper installation procedures and torquing of fasteners. Wheel Adapters are made of aluminum or steel and are available in many different sizes and thicknesses.
The most common type of wheel adapter is a heavy, flat disk of metal with holes for mounting to the vehicle and wheel mounting studs that are pre-drilled and installed. Fasteners, i.e. Lug Nuts and Wheel Studs, provided with the Wheel Adapters, are made of high quality materials and meet or exceed the specifications of the application its being designed for.
How do Wheel Adapters Work?
Wheel adapters are used for cars where wheels would not normally fit. These adapters have two bolt patterns. The first pattern is the holes that match the vehicle's hub. The second pattern is the bolts that protrude from the adapter and mate to the new wheel.
Wheel adapters can be safely used to space wheels away from a vehicle where the pattern matches the wheel, but the space is insufficient to mount the wheel. The adapter is bolted to the vehicle first using special countersunk lug nuts. Then, the wheel is bolted to the adapter to match that of the original hub.
Wheel adapters change your wheels’ geometry. These can cause the vehicles’ stance to appear wider. In addition, it changes the alignment geometry and needs front-wheel alignment to ensure proper steering and cornering.
Wheel adapters are not advised to be used in load-hauling vehicles, such as on pickup trucks. The additional distance between the wheel and the bearing creates leverage that did not exist before, which increases the failure under load.