Before cutting studs I'd use the marks and drill 5 clearance holes.  You'll still have integrity of the spare wheel and I'd rather modify a spare than mess with studs.

There 1” adapters with studs.  I didn’t know if I’d ruin the balance if I drilled the rim for clearance for the studs.  I’d most likely wouldn’t be driving all that far anyways to get back home.

Those are the marks I was referring to - where the studs hit the rim.  Shows you right where to drill.  Cut the studs or drill the wheel - you'll get the same result.

My question is; as the wheel appears to marked as a 4.5” bolt cycle, why doesn’t it fit properly? 
I have a space saver wheel/tire with a 4.5” bolt cycle, not sure what it was from (bought from a junk yard) that fits properly w/o spacers, etc.
However, as Rudi does, a tire sealant, and an air pump would likely take up less trunk room than the space saver spare tire … might be a less stressful solution.

BobE wrote:

My question is; as the wheel appears to marked as a 4.5” bolt cycle, why doesn’t it fit properly? 
I have a space saver wheel/tire with a 4.5” bolt cycle, not sure what it was from (bought from a junk yard) that fits properly w/o spacers, etc.
However, as Rudi does, a tire sealant, and an air pump would likely take up less trunk room than the space saver spare tire … might be a less stressful solution.

  The bolt pattern is fine.  With the 1" spacers they have there own studs on them that the wheel bolts to.  My old studs where the adapter plate bolts up to hits the rim because there too long.  If you look at the back side of the rim you can see where they scratched and hit the rim.   I do like the sealant idea and air pump though.  Take a lot less room. 
 

Rudi wrote:

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I personally don’t carry a spare anymore,I use tire sealant.... that and a AAA card.
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BobE wrote:

My question is; as the wheel appears to marked as a 4.5” bolt cycle, why doesn’t it fit properly?

 
My adapters go from 4.5”x5 to 4.5”x5.
The studs already in front hubs and rear axles extended to approximately 1-1/4”.

A small amount is proud of the wheel spacer thickness.

Some wheels and spares have a void on backside where the studs can hide.

Steve69 wrote:

BobE wrote:

My question is; as the wheel appears to marked as a 4.5” bolt cycle, why doesn’t it fit properly? 
I have a space saver wheel/tire with a 4.5” bolt cycle, not sure what it was from (bought from a junk yard) that fits properly w/o spacers, etc.
However, as Rudi does, a tire sealant, and an air pump would likely take up less trunk room than the space saver spare tire … might be a less stressful solution.

  The bolt pattern is fine.  With the 1" spacers they have there own studs on them that the wheel bolts to.  My old studs where the adapter plate bolts up to hits the rim because there too long.  If you look at the back side of the rim you can see where they scratched and hit the rim.   I do like the sealant idea and air pump though.  Take a lot less room. 
 

Got it, thanks for the clarification. 
 

I kept the wheel kit out of my 16' when I traded it in.  I put the air can thingy back in it's place.  Hope I can use it like I was thinking I could.