With that said, the new wheels WILL "slide on" the older bolt circle, but it doesn't fit exact, like a wheel SHOULD fit. You can get it to go on and you can bolt it up, but you will be forcing (bending and stressing) the wheel studs to do so when you tighten the lugs.
Brother,I am with you 100% !
I have seen this debate come up time after time. 4.5" is 4.5". Period.
It's not 4.5 and a millimeter,it's 4.5.
You are spot on.
