I have some 17" wheels with 4 lugs and 1988 GXL. Is it possible/feasible to convert my GXL to 4 lug from its current 5 lug setup?

Thanks,
Alex

 

Yes.. Althouth i don't know why you would wanna go to 4 lug?? Each to there own though..

 

5 lug = more options for rims and better brakes

4 lug = for looks

 

It would probably be a better idea to sell the 4-lug rims and get some that will fit the GXL.

 

yea i recommend that you keep the 5 lug setup instead of swapping to a 4 lug. the brakes and all are alot better with the factory 5 lug setup

 

yea i recommend that you keep the 5 lug setup instead of swapping to a 4 lug. the brakes and all are alot better with the factory 5 lug setup

 

man if you decide to do the conversion, i want to convert to 5 lug and we could just swap parts and just mail them to eachother, i have some 5 lug 17x8.5 Niche wheels that i want to put on but cant find the parts. or we can make a deal and switch wheels. tell me if your interested in either

 

It will be alot cheaper to just buy new wheels.

 

I agree. I would much rather sell a set of wheels on Ebay, then buy another set than switch from five to four lugs. The four lug hubs work well and have decent brakes and all, but I wouldn't be willing to downgrade my brakes just to make some wheels fit.

 

im looking to upgrade

 

I dont think it would be expensive. you could find someone willing to do the swap. Ive never heard of anyone going 5 to 4. but everyone wants to go 4 to 5.