what do all these numbers on my wheel mean?
 

I need to replace the spare wheel on my 850 estate and a breakers yard (quite some distance away) has what sounds like a wheel that matches my requirements - steel, 15" and 5 stud.

The only problem is that the numbers relating to size aren't quite the same -

my wheels are 6j 15 43
breakers wheel 6j 15 25

can anybody tell me what the last two digits mean? and whether the two are interchangeable - it might save my a 120 mile round trip!

hope someone can help

RE: what do all these numbers on my wheel mea
 

Dont know but I have a 15 inch V70 steel wheel if you want it. Changed the steels for allys on the V70 because the theivin ****** kept nicking the wheel disks so the wheels went a beggin. There are only a couple left not the full set. If you just want it as a spare you are welcome to it. Takes a 185/195/60/15 tyre from memory. Can be contacted in Northampton on 01604 518171 if you want to pick it up or arrange transport. I think the ventilation holes are a different pattern to the 850 but I an sure that the 5 stud holes are the same. Cheers Nigel

RE: what do all these numbers on my wheel mea
 

The last two figures are the offset of the wheel. The first one is for an 850 (43) and the other is for a 200/700/900/90 (25). The breakers wheel would be no good to you as it is the wrong offset for your car.

All the best, Peter.

RE: what do all these numbers on my wheel mea
 

Peter

Thanks for the fast response and useful information - it saved me from a long and pointless trip to the breakers. If, as he said, the wheel came from an 850 it must have been on the car in error, even if it fitted physically I'm sure it's not a good idea to have mismatched wheels.

Any thoughts about the V70 wheel that Nigel has very kindly offered? (my tyre size is 185 65 r15)

Thanks again for your help.

RE: what do all these numbers on my wheel mea
 

The wheel Nigel has on offer should be OK for your car, Your tyres will fit OK as well.

All the best, Peter.

RE: what do all these numbers on my wheel mea
 

Nigel

May thanks for your offer, which I will take you up on if I can find out if it is the right size - the radius and number of studs is ok but my tyre size is 185 65 r15, and then there's the business of the offset (as Peter explained to me this needs to be 43). Why is nothing in life simple!

Will get back to you.

Thanks again

Malcolm Roach

RE: what do all these numbers on my wheel mea
 

Peter

Cheers!

Malcolm :)