We’ve written extensively about Infiniti 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 Infiniti. Specifically, we’ll look at the bolt pattern of each model and generation. Let’s start with a quick answer:
Most Infiniti have a bolt pattern of 5×4.4 inches or 5×5 inches. The only exception is the Infiniti QX80 which has a bolt pattern of 6×5.5 inches.
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. After each vehicle, there’s a link that reads ”Read more here”. There, you’ll find more information about rim and tire sizes for different generations of that model. Read on!
Q30
All generations of the Infiniti Q30 made between 2015 – 2021 have a bolt pattern of 5×4.4 inches (5x112mm), a center bore of 2.6 inches (66.1mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M14 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 100 ft-lbs (140nm) of force.
Q50
Generations of the Infiniti Q50 made from 2014 onwards have a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (5×114.3mm), a center bore of 2.6 inches (66.1mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.25 that need to be tightened with 79.4 ft-lbs (108nm) of force.
Q60
Generations of the Infiniti Q60 made from 2013 onwards have a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (5×114.3mm), a center bore of 2.6 inches (66.1mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.25 that need to be tightened with 79.4 ft-lbs (108nm) of force.
Q70
Generations of the Infiniti Q70 made from 2013 onwards have a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (5×114.3mm), a center bore of 2.6 inches (66.1mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.25 that need to be tightened with 79.4 ft-lbs (108nm) of force.
QX30
All generations of the Infiniti QX30 made between 2016 – 2020 have a bolt pattern of 5×4.4 inches (5x112mm), a center bore of 2.6 inches (66.1mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M14 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 95.5 ft-lbs (130nm) of force.
QX50
Generations of the Infiniti QX50 made from 2013 onwards have a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (5×114.3mm), a center bore of 2.6 inches (66.1mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.25 that need to be tightened with 79.4 – 83.3 ft-lbs (108 – 113nm) of force.
QX55
Generations of the Infiniti QX55 made from 2021 onwards have a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (5×114.3mm), a center bore of 2.6 inches (66.1mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.25 that need to be tightened with 83.3 ft-lbs (113nm) of force.
QX60
Generations of the Infiniti QX60 made between 2014 – 2021 have a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (5×114.3mm), a center bore of 2.6 inches (66.1mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.25 that need to be tightened with 83.3 ft-lbs (113nm) of force.
QX70
Generations of the Infiniti QX70 made from between 2013 – 2017 have a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (5×114.3mm), a center bore of 2.6 inches (66.1mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.25 that need to be tightened with 79.4 ft-lbs (108nm) of force.
QX80
Generations of the Infiniti QX80 made from 2013 onwards have a bolt pattern of 6×5.5 inches (6×139.7), a center bore of 3.1 inches (77.8mm), and six lug nuts with a thread size of M14 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 98 ft-lbs (113nm) of force.
Retightening The Bolts
As said before, all Infiniti that we discussed have five or six 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. Infiniti advises you to bolt these nuts in the way shown below. You have to follow a crisscross 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.
Another occasion you’ll need to take off your tires is when you’re rotating them. In the owner’s manual of Infinitis, 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.
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