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The Exact Bolt Pattern Of A Hyundai Tucson

The Exact Bolt Pattern Of A Hyundai Tucson

We’ve written extensively about the Hyundai Tucson and numerous questions you can have about this car, whether we’re talking about the type of gas it takes or possible transmission issues.

Today, we will talk about the information you need to have to select the correct new tires or rims for your Hyundai Tucson. Specifically, we’ll take a look at the bolt pattern for each generation. Let’s start with a quick answer:

Generations of the Hyundai Tucson made from 2004 onwards have a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (5×114.3mm), a center bore of 2.64 inches (67.1mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 64.9 78.9 lb-ft (88 – 107nm) of force.

However, that certainly doesn’t tell the whole story. Below we’ve outlined the bolt pattern in more detail for each generation. We also discuss what lugs/bolts are used precisely, the exact diameter of the center bore hub, and the torque specifications of the bolts. Finally, we also have information about each engine type’s exact tire size and rim size. You should know precisely what you can and cannot buy this way. Read on!

Also, read our main article in which we outline the bolt pattern for all Hyundai models.

Wheel Fitment Specifications Per Generation

To fit a wheel properly on your Hyundai Tucson, you’ll need to know more aspects than just the bolt pattern. Below we’ve outlined all the factors you should be aware of for each generation of the Hyundai Tucson. These include: center bore diameter, wheel tightening torque, whether lug nuts or bolts are used, and the thread size of the bolts.

We also want to clarify that the below-listed specifications are the same for all models within that generation. The Hyundai Tucson, of course, comes in different trim levels and engine options. However, these bolt patterns, lugs used, and torque specifications do not change for other models within a generation.

Furthermore, we also listed the exact tire and rim size used with each engine option to give you a precise idea of what tires you can and cannot buy.

2022 – 2023 

Hyundai Tucson with a 1.6 T-GDi HEV or 2.5 GDi engine have the following specifications:

  • Tire size: 235/65R17, 235/55R19, or 235/55R19
  • Rim size: 7Jx17 ET48.5, 7.5Jx19 ET51. or 7.5Jx19 ET51

Hyundai Tucson with a 1.6 T-GDi PHEV engine have the following specifications:

  • Tire size: 235/55R19 
  • Rim size: 7.5Jx19 ET51

2015 – 2021

Hyundai Tucson with a Fuel Cell, or 2.0 GDi engine have the following specifications:

  • Tire size: 225/60R17
  • Rim size: 6.5Jx17 ET51

Hyundai Tucson with a 1.6 T-GDi engine have the following specifications:

  • Tire size: 245/45ZR19
  • Rim size: 7.5Jx19 ET53

Hyundai Tucson with a 2.4 GDi engine have the following specifications:

  • Tire size:  225/55R18 or 245/45R19
  • Rim size: 7Jx18 ET51 or 7.5Jx19 ET53

2010 – 2015

Hyundai Tucson with a 2.0i , 2.0 GDi engine have the following specifications:

  • Tire size: 225/60R17
  • Rim size: 6.5Jx17 ET46

Hyundai Tucson with an 2.4i PZEV, 2.4i ULEV, or 2.4 GDi engine have the following specifications:

  • Tire size: 225/55R18
  • Rim size: 7Jx18 ET42

2004 – 2010

Hyundai Tucson with a 2.0 CRDi, 2. 0i engine have the following specifications:

  • Tire size: 215/65R16
  • Rim size: 6.5Jx16 ET46

Hyundai Tucson with a 2.7i engine have the following specifications:

  • Tire size: 215/65R16 or 235/55R17
  • Rim size: 6.5Jx16 ET46 or 7Jx17 ET42

Retightening The Bolts

As said before, the latest Hyundai Tucson generation that we discussed has five lug nuts. These need to be secured in a specific way when you mount the wheel to the car again. This information is stated in the owner’s manual, but we’ve gone through the effort of instructing you here. Hyundai advises you to bolt these nuts in the way that’s shown below. You have to follow a crisscross pattern.

five lugs bolt pattern
five-bolt pattern

In the second round, you tighten them with the wheel wrench to the appropriate lbs-ft or nm that we’ve stated earlier. Please note that the newest generation of the Hyundai Tucson needs to have the bolts tightened to 64.9 – 78.9 lb-ft (88 – 107nm).

It’s expected that your wheel also has a center cap or cover. These need to be secured in the same pattern. Please tighten them first-hand snug with your hands. Then, use the wheel wrench to tighten them another one-quarter turn.

It’s also important to check if the lug nuts are still secured after 30 miles (48 kilometers). Please make sure they are all in place and still tightened with the proper force. If not, tighten them again and recheck. If this keeps happening, you’ll need to replace the wheel.

When Or Why To Rotate/Change Tires

Suppose you’re changing your tire. You also need to know when to change or rotate it precisely. Let’s first talk about changing your tires. Tires usually last around 60,000 – 75,000 miles or 4-5 years. After this period, they need to be replaced. Sometimes this happens earlier, and therefore, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the tread wear indicators. These are shown in the image below. These indicators show when the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or less tread remaining.

image explaining thread indicators on a tire

Another occasion when you’ll need to take off your tires is when you’re rotating them. In the owner’s manual of the Hyundai Tucson, it’s said that this needs to happen every 5,000 – 7,500 miles (8,000 – 12,000 kilometers) for FWD or RWD vehicles. For AWD vehicles, it´s recommended to do this every 3,000 – 5,000 miles (5,000 – 8,000 kilometers). It’s advised you rotate the tires in the exact way that’s shown below. The front tires are moved to the back, and the front tires move crisscross to the front.

image explaining how to rotate tires

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