Stock bolt pattern on a 94 Talon, separate tach

[rk4g63]

What's the stock bolt pattern on a 94 Talon Tsi AWD?
If I get larger rims, how much can I get away with concerning spacers?
With larger rims, it's going to give an incorrect speed reading. Will a separate tach help? If so, where do I hook it up (since the stock tach hookup would end up giving the same reading)?

[niterydr]

5x114.3mm
http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/Mitsubishi___Vehicle_Bolt_Pattern_Reference.cfm
Spacers are a bad idea, they place added strain on the rotating assembly, and shorten the 'grip' available on wheel stud to lug nut contact area.
You can resize the tires to compensate for the larger rims to get closer to your stock rolling wheel diameter.

[rk4g63]

Thank you!

[Goat Blower]

Here's a nice little calculator to help you pick alternate sizes. You won't notice anything within 2-3 mph, since DSM speedos are probably off by that much anyways.

http://www.net-comber.com/tirecalc.html

[rk4g63]

Thanks Steve.

[Jakey]

....Spacers are a bad idea, they place added strain on the rotating assembly, ....

What?

[Outlaw1]

What's the stock bolt pattern on a 94 Talon Tsi AWD?
The bolt pattern on the wheel is a 5 on 114.3mm circle, or if you're from America it's a 5 on 4 1/2" bolt circle. 114.3mm is the same thing as 4 1/2"

If I get larger rims, how much can I get away with concerning spacers?
You can put 17"/18" wheels on a DSM without spacers if you buy the correct offset. Save your money and buy the correct offset rims/tires the first time.

With larger rims, it's going to give an incorrect speed reading. Will a separate tach help? If so, where do I hook it up (since the stock tach hookup would end up giving the same reading)?
The rim size does not affect the speedometer, the tire height is what affects it. Again, you can buy a set of tires that have the same height (or close to) as the stock tires and not have to worry about using spacers or recalibrating the speedo.

[rk4g63]

Thanks Bernie.

[niterydr]

What?
Not rotating assembly per say, more of adding rotating weight that shouldn't have to be there. I know its only a few ounces, but I've seen wheel studs break (factory length) when spacers are used with aftermarket wheels. Rims always seat better on the hub instead of the spacer. Well thats what I've found with the mitsubishi's.

[Matt D.]

The 16" tire size is 205/55-16.
The +1" tire size is 215/45-17.
The +2" tire size is 225/40-18.

Assuming you're staying around 6.5" to 7" wide wheels these sizes will give you good fittings tires and will keep your speedometer as accurate as possible.