Wheel Bolt Patterns
Tires & Wheels · 7 specs
Direct Answer
Wheel Bolt Patterns (defined by the number of wheel lugs and their Pitch Circle Diameter / PCD in millimeters or inches, e.g. 5×114.3 mm or 5×4.5") establish the mechanical bolt hole circle on the wheel hub. Standardizing automotive fitments across Japanese (5×114.3), German VAG/Mercedes (5×112), BMW (5×120 / 5×112), Ford/PSA (4×108), and pickup trucks (6×139.7 / 6×5.5").
Source: SAE J109 (Wheel Bolt Patterns) / ISO 3006 / ETRTO Wheel Fitment Standards · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Definition of PCD | The diameter of the notional circle passing through the center of all wheel lug stud holes |
| 5×114.3 mm (5×4.5 in) | The most widely used Japanese/American pattern: Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia, Ford Mustang, Tesla Model 3/Y |
| 5×112 mm | The German automotive benchmark: Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche Macan, Mercedes-Benz, modern BMW (G-chassis), MINI |
| 5×120 mm (5×4.72 in) | Classic BMW (E & F chassis), Honda Civic Type R (FK8/FL5), Tesla Model S/X, Chevrolet Corvette |
| 5×100 mm & 4×100 mm | 5×100: Subaru WRX/BRZ, Toyota GT86, older VW Golf | 4×100: Mazda Miata NA/NB, classic Honda Civic, BMW E30 |
| 6×139.7 mm (6×5.5 in) | The universal body-on-frame truck/SUV standard: Toyota Tacoma/4Runner/Land Cruiser, Ford Ranger, Chevy Silverado |
| 5-Lug Measurement Rule | Measure from the center of one hole to the outer edge of the second opposite hole (not center-to-center) |
How to Measure a 5-Lug Bolt Pattern
On a 4-lug or 6-lug wheel with an even number of studs, PCD is simply measured directly across the center hub from the center of one bolt hole to the center of the opposite hole. On a 5-lug wheel, holes do not sit directly opposite: you measure from the back edge of one hole to the center of the second hole opposite it (or multiply the center-to-center distance between adjacent studs by 1.7012).