Thread: why 5 lug??
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Old 01-14-2003, 08:38 AM   #4
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Yep, it's mainly about rim choices, but 5-lugs are stronger too. Plus, most '5 star' wheels look silly with 4 lugs, IMO.

You can do a 5-lug conversion with drum brakes in the back to help save money - a friend of mine did this swap by specifing the drum brakes from an 80's Courgar or Thunderbird - can't remember the exact year or model.

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