A wheel adapter is a device used to change the bolt pattern of a vehicle’s wheel hub, allowing the installation of wheels with different bolt patterns. It is a precision-machined spacer that is designed to fit between the wheel and the hub, effectively altering the bolt pattern and providing a secure and safe connection. Wheel adapters are commonly used when upgrading to aftermarket wheels or when fitting wheels from a different vehicle with a different bolt pattern. They allow for the installation of wheels that would otherwise not be compatible with the vehicle’s original hub bolt pattern, expanding the wheel options and customization possibilities.