Dual fit Alloys

[Trekker12]

Are these a thing?

The van we have had for a year has multiple fixing holes in the alloy rims fitted. There are 8 holes although two of these are Siamese in the same recess. The wheels fitted are 16 inch with a low pro tyre and I wanted something a bit more conventional, not least to match the 15’ spare I have under the floor.

The replacement alloy wheels also have this multiple fixing arrangement and I understand it is for alloy wheel makers to offer the same wheel on alternative pcd. I’m assured the wheels I have bought are designed to be like this and it’s quite safe but I wanted a second opinion.

I can find references to dual stud fixing on American websites but none on UK suppliers and no wheels advertised on eBay reference it. I have however seen plenty of pictures of bongos with multiple stud holes so either some one has been busy with a drill or this is perfectly normal and I just haven’t come across them before. I have never bought after market alloys before so I guess I’m still learning.

[teenmal]

Please make sure that these replacement road wheel have been approved and added to your Insurance Policy, failure to do so could render your Policy Void. Take care.

[Trekker12]

I'm replacing alloy wheels with alloy wheels therefore my insurance policy is competely unchanged - in fact I'm going closer to standard as this is a 15" wheel where as before they were 16"

[teenmal]

That great, as long as your insurance policy shows the modification you should be covered, but to be on the safe side I would give them a wee phone call of your intentions. Good luck.