Lesson of the day

[GrandpaKevin]

When buying new wheels, especially wheels from overseas, make sure you follow the label posted below.

I found out the hard way.
About 2 years ago I bought 2 Weld Pro Star knock offs from the clearance section at Summit Racing, wonder why they were there....
Both marked 15x4" with 5x4 1/2" bolt pattern.
Tossed them in the corner for later use.

Today I mounted new skinny tires then went to install them.
One fit perfectly the other did not.
Turns out the bolt pattern on one is somewhere between 5x4 1/2" and 5 x 4 3/4"
I've never had this issue with original Weld wheels.
Thankfully the knockoff wheels were cheap, but still a pain to have to buy another wheel, I definitely will be test fitting new wheels from now on.

[Brads70]

Well that rots! I'd try Summit and see what they will do. Squeaky wheel gets the grease!

[GrandpaKevin]

Wheels were purchased 2 years ago and strict no return policy on items from the clearance section makes it not worth the hassle.
The shiny new wheel looks cool hanging on the wall though....

[Brads70]

Maybe  make a cool hose reel? 

[303 Mopar]

Maybe  make a cool hose reel? 

Or a base for a coffee table?

[anlauto]

A spare tire in the trunk

[6bblgt]

is it a mislabeled bolt-circle or a mis-manufactured part?
if the manufacturing was defective, SUMMIT should still honor a warranty

[Chryco Psycho]

Never hurts to try , obviously you did not screw up the pattern