What is an interchange number?

[RMcG]

I have found the information below on ebay for a 14 inch toyota yaris wheel. There is an interchange number given after the Manufacturer's part number. Does anybody know what the interchange number is?

Product Condition: Used
(If condition is USED see WTAM SKU for more details.)
Product Color and Finish: Black Full Face Painted
Finish Note:
Manufacturer's Part Number:
Identification Number: 4261152492, 4261152490, 4261152491
Interchange Number: 69500
Item Dimensions
Diameter: 14
Width: 5
Bolt Pattern: 4x100
Offset:
Position on Vehicle: Universal
WTAM SKU#: STL69500U45U1

[CTScott]

Interchange numbers are just cross reference numbers used by auto parts places.

[RMcG]

Hi again Scott,

I looked up the interchange number on the internet. If the interchange number is the same the part should work in different models and years, even if the part number is a little different, see http://www.autorepairinstructions.com/?p=60

Hollander was apparently the person who invented and promoted the interchange number concept. See http://wikido.isoftdata.com/index.ph...er_Interchange

Thanks,

R.