Edited by by Jim "Ack" Cambron
contributions by Quaddawg
One of the more common questions on Zukin' Forums is "What other vehicles have wheels that I can use on my Samurai/Sidekick/Tracker/Vitara?"
Before we get to the tables and information, you need to be aware of a few things while making your selection:
1. Carefully measure the center hole of any set of potential wheels. The center hole MUST be at least 4.25 inches in diameter! Them bargain wheels aren't much of a bargain when you discover they won't fit over the locking hubs...
2. Check the backspacing! Backspacing refers to the distance from the inside mounting surface of the wheel (where the wheel fits against the brakedrum/rotor) and the outer edge of the inboard side of the wheel. The more backspacing, the sooner the tire that you mount on your bargain wheels will come in contact with the frame or leaf springs. There is a good article on the subject of wheel design and backspacing at http://www.high-impact.net/wheels/backspacingillustration.htm
The following is a list of various vehicles (mostly trucks and Jeeps) that share the same bolt hole pattern as our beloved Zuks.
Table contributed by Quadawg
The following is a list posted by otto at Zuwharrie.com of vehicles that use the 5 on 5.5" bolt pattern found on This list does not take into consideration the size of the center hole on the wheels. The original source of this list is http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/WheelBoltPatterns.txt
AMC - Jeep (5 bolt) '42-'89 Chrysler - 8 cyl. & wagon '46-'55 - Imperial '54-'66 Ford 2 ton van Ford Bronco, F100 Ford - all '28-'48 - full size P.U., van, Bronco '49-'89 International Scout, Travelall Lincoln - all '52-'60 Mercury - all '39-'51 Suzuki - Samurai '86-'89
Aftermarket full-sized Ford Bronco Spoked wheels will work on a Samurai. Check the center hole before purchasing! -Ack