American Racing AR105M TT-M 16x7 5x115 G-BLK/MCH +35MM is a wheel in a 16x7 fitment, drilled 5x115. Every number that decides whether it bolts on and clears is published below, including the measurements most listings leave you to work out yourself.
What these numbers mean for your build
This wheel runs a moderate positive offset, which is where most factory and OEM style fitments sit. The tire stays under the fender line and steering feel stays close to stock. Offset is measured from the mounting face to the centreline of the rim, so it is the number that decides where the tire ends up relative to your fender and your suspension. Compare it against what is on the vehicle now: a 25mm change is enough to move a tire from tucked to rubbing.
Working backspacing out from that offset gives 5.38 inches. Backspacing is the measurement from the mounting face to the inboard lip, and it is the one that tells you whether the inner barrel will clear your strut, upper control arm or brake caliper. It is the more useful of the two numbers when you are measuring clearance with a straight edge across the hub.
Bolt pattern is 5x115: 5 studs on a circle of that diameter. This has to match your vehicle exactly. There is no tolerance in it and no adapter that makes a near miss acceptable on a road car. The same pattern is also written 5x4.53, and cross shopping between the metric and imperial spelling of one pattern is the commonest way people end up with a wheel that will not sit flat.
A 7 inch wide rim carries tires with a section width of roughly 205 to 255mm. Staying inside the range the tire manufacturer approves keeps the sidewall at the shape it was designed to run, which is what keeps the tread flat on the road and stops the shoulders wearing early. Going wider than the rim supports rounds the tread off and costs you both grip and tread life.
Specification
| Brand | American Racing |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 16 in |
| Width | 7 in |
| Bolt Pattern | 5x115 |
| Bolt Pattern (alternate notation) | 5x4.53 |
| Offset | +35mm |
| Backspacing (calculated) | 5.38 in |
| Vehicle Type | Car |
| Suggested Tire Section Width | 205 to 255 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AR105M6791B |
Fitment checklist
- Confirm your vehicle uses this exact bolt pattern. It is the one number with no tolerance.
- Check the wheel centre bore against your hub. If the wheel bore is larger, fit hub centric rings so the wheel sits on the hub rather than hanging on the studs.
- Measure your existing offset or backspacing and compare it with the figures above before you commit.
- Check brake caliper clearance, particularly if your vehicle has a big brake package or a towing brake option.
- Work out your tire size before ordering, not after. Overall diameter has to clear the fender at full lock and under compression.
- If your vehicle has direct TPMS, budget for a set of sensors for this set of wheels.
What you may also need
- Lug nuts or bolts in the correct seat type. Aftermarket wheels frequently use a conical seat where the factory used a ball seat or a mag seat, and the wrong seat will not hold torque.
- Hub centric rings if the wheel bore is larger than your hub.
- TPMS sensors, programmed to your vehicle, if you are running this as a second set.
- A torque wrench. Guessing at torque is how wheels come loose and how studs get stretched.
Install and care
Torque the fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer specification in a star pattern, never in a circle, and never with an impact gun on the final pass. Re-torque after the first 50 to 100 miles: fresh mounting surfaces settle and the clamp load drops. This one step prevents most loose wheel incidents.
Clean with a pH neutral wheel cleaner and a soft brush. Acidic cleaners and wheel cleaners designed for factory painted rims will stain machined faces, polished lips and chrome, and that damage is not covered by any finish warranty.
Ordering, shipping and returns
Unless the title says set or package, the price shown is for a single item. Set the quantity in the cart for a full set. Orders ship from a United States warehouse, normally within 1 to 3 business days, and orders over $199 ship free. Tracking is emailed as soon as the shipment is created.
Unmounted and uninstalled parts in original packaging can be returned within 30 days. A wheel that has had a tire mounted on it, or a tire that has been fitted, cannot be returned, because neither is new any more. That is why we check the fitment data on every order against the vehicle you give us and contact you before shipping if something does not add up. If you are not certain, send us the year, make, model, trim and what is on it now and we will confirm it first.
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