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The Exact Bolt Pattern Of All Dodge

The Exact Bolt Pattern Of All Dodge

We’ve written extensively about Dodge and the numerous questions you can have about this brand. Today, we will talk about the information you need to have to select the correct new tires or rims for any Dodge. Specifically, we’ll look at the bolt pattern of each model and generation. Let’s start with a quick answer:

Most commonly, Dodge uses a 5×4.53 (Challenger, Charger), 5×4.5 (Avenger, Caliber, Nitro) or 5×5 (Durango, Dakota, Grand Caravan, Journey) bolt pattern.

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 center bore hub’s diameter and the bolts’ torque specifications. Finally, we also have information about each engine type and its exact tire and rim size. You should know precisely what you can and cannot buy this way. Read on!

Current Models

First, we’ll start with the current models in the Dodge line-up. We’ll give a quick summary for each, if you want to know more about the bolt pattern and correct rim and tire sizes for each car, click on ”read more here”.

Among other brands, you may want to also check the bolt pattern of all RAM by clicking here.

Challenger

red dodge challenger at car show

All Dodge Challengers manufactured from 2008 onwards have a bolt pattern of 5 x 4.53 inches (5×115 mm). Challengers manufactured between 1970 – 1974 have a bolt pattern of 5 x 4.5 inches (5×114.3 mm). Challengers manufactured between 1978 – 1983 have a bolt pattern of 4 x 4.5 inches (4×114.3 mm).

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Charger

silver dodge charger parked on side of the street

All Dodge Chargers manufactured between 2005 – present have a bolt pattern of 5 x 4.53 inches (5x115mm). Chargers manufactured between 1983 – 1987 have a bolt pattern of 4 x 3.94 inches (4x100mm). Chargers manufactured between 1966 – 1978 have a bolt pattern of  5×4.5 inches (5×114.3mm).

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Durango

Black dodge durango right front view

Dodge Durango manufactured from 2011 onwards have a bolt pattern of 5×5 inches (5x127mm), a center bore of 2.81 inches (71.6mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M14 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 130 lb-ft (176Nm) of force.

Dodge Durango manufactured between 2004 – 2009 have a bolt pattern of 5×5.5 inches (5×139.7mm), a center bore of 3.06 inches (77.8mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of 9/16 inches that need to be tightened with 85 – 114 lb-ft (115 – 155Nm) of force

Dodge Durango manufactured between 1997 – 2003 have a bolt pattern of 6×4.5 (6×114.3mm), a center bore of 2.82 inches (71.6mm), and six lug nuts with a thread size of 1/2 inches that need to be tightened with 100lb-ft of torque.

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Discontinued Models

We continue with the discontinued models of which there are quite a few of course.

Avenger

blue dodge avenger parked on side of street

Dodge Avenger manufactured between 2007 – 2014 have a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (5×114.3 mm), 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 94.4 lb-ft (128nm) of force.

Caliber

black dodge caliber parked on side of the road

Dodge Caliber manufactured between 2006 – 2012 have a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (5×114.3 mm), 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 94.4 lb-ft (128nm) of force.

Dakota

grey dodge dakota parked near lake

Dakota manufactured between 2005 – 2011 have a bolt pattern of 5×5.5 (5×139.7mm), a center bore of 3.06 inches (77.8mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of 9/16″ – 18 UNF.

Dart

white dodge dart parked on side of the street

Generations of the Dodge Dart made between 2012-2016 have a bolt pattern of 5×4.3inches (5×110 mm), a center bore of 2.6 inches (65.1mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 94.4 lb-ft (128nm) of force.

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Grand Caravan

black dodge grand caravan right front view

All Dodge Grand Caravan have a bolt pattern of 5×5 inches (5x127mm), and a center bore of 2.82 inches (71.6mm). They also have five lug nuts with a thread size of  M12 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 100 lb-ft (125Nm) of force.

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Journey

red dodge journey right front

All generations of the Dodge Journey made until 2020 have a bolt pattern of 5×5 inches (5x127mm), a center bore of 2.82 inches (71.6mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 103 lb-ft (135Nm) of force.

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Nitro

red dodge nitro parked on the side of the street

All Dodge Nitro have a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (5×114.3 mm), and a center bore of 2.82 inches (71.6mm). They also have five lug nuts with a thread size of  1/2″-20 that need to be tightened with 95 lb-ft (128Nm) of force.

Retightening The Bolts

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

five-bolt pattern
five-bolt pattern

In the second round, you tighten them with the wheel wrench to the appropriate lbs-ft or Nm we stated earlier.

It’s expected that your wheel also have 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 ensure they are all in place and 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, so 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.

thread pattern indicator

Another occasion you’ll need to take off your tires is when you’re rotating them. In the owner’s manual of Dodge vehicles, it’s said that this needs to happen every 7,500 miles or 12,000 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.

tire rotation pattern

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