Some owners may miss the importance of bolt patterns since these tiny details require little maintenance. However, they play an important role when you mount a wheel to the car.
They determine wheel fitment to ensure safe operation after tire assembly or rim replacement. Newbies may struggle to understand this spec as it includes many different dimensions. If you are new to it, start with wheels with the 5×114.3 bolt pattern – one of the most popular options in today’s market.
In this article:
What Is A 5×4.5 Bolt Pattern?
The 5×4.5 or 5×114.3 wheel bolt pattern means 5 lug holes forming an imaginary circle of 4.5 inches or 114.3 mm in diameter. This diameter is the distance between the center point of one hole to the back of the opposite.
The originator of the 5-lug wheels was Ford in the 1950s. The manufacturer has released this design and many models, such as Ford Mustangs, Fairlane, etc. This feature quickly became an industry trend, which is known as the “small Ford” pattern.
For anyone who does not understand this concept, the bolt pattern often appears in a specific format: the number of wheel studs x the distance between opposite lugs. It is easy to count the first figure, but the second is harder. You must measure from the true center of a random bolt to the outer edge of the furthest one.
So if you find 5 lugs opening and the result shows 4.5 inches, your wheel features a 5×4.5 bolt pattern. Plus, there is another synonym for the 5×4.5 bolt pattern in mm – 5×114.3 wheels.
In fact, these two measurements have the same meaning, and the change of the pitch circle diameter is just the conversion from inches to millimeters.
What Cars Have 5×4.5 Bolt Pattern Wheels?
It is easy to find cars with 5×114.3 bolt patterns, such as Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Toyota, Jeep, Ferrari, Lexus, Subaru, Renault, Kia, Maserati, Infiniti, Mazda, and even Tesla.
| Brand | Models |
| Acura | CDX, CL Type-S, CL, ILX, CSX, Integra Type-R, Integra, Legend, NSX, RSX, MDX, RDX, RL, TL, TLX, TLX-L, TSX |
| Aston Martin | Bulldog, DBS, DB9, Virage, V12 Vantage |
| Baic | BJ20, MZ45, M60 |
| BYD | Atto 3, F7, F6, F5, G6, G5, Qin, Qin Pro, Qin Plus, Sirui, Yuan EV, Yuan, e5 |
| Baojun | 730, 560, 530, RS-5, RC-6 |
| Changan | A800, CS55 Plus, CS55, CS75 Plus, CS75, CS95, CS85, Coupe, Eado ET, Eado, Eado Plus, Eado EV, Eado XT, Linmax, UNI-T, UNI-K, UNI-V |
| Chevrolet | City Express, Captiva |
| Chery | J11, Grand Tiggo, Tiggo 3, Tiggo, Tiggo FL |
| Chrysler | 200, 300M, Grand Voyager, LHS, Concorde, LeBaron, Newport, New Yorker, Sebring, Saratoga, Voyager, Town & Country |
| Citroën | C4 Aircross, C-Crosser |
| Daewoo | Leganza, Arcadia |
| Daihatsu | Be-Go, Altis, Gran Max, Delta Wagon, Mebius, Luxio, Terios Kid, Terios |
| Dodge | Avenger, Caravan, Caliber SRT, Caliber, Challenger, Grand Caravan, Charger, Dakota, D150, Intrepid, Nitro, Monaco, Stealth, Royal Monaco, Stratus |
| Dongfeng | Aeolus E70, Sokon 32S, Sokon C31, Sokon C52L, Glory E380, Forthing CM7, Gelora, Ruichi EC31, Forthing Lingzhi M5, Fengdu MX6, Forthing Joyear X3, Succe, Yumsun |
| Eagle | Vision, Talon, Wagon |
| FAW | Hongqi H5, Bestune B50, Jumpai A70E, Sirius R7, Senia R9 |
| FAW Mazda | Atenza, M6, CX-4, Mazda 6 |
| Faw Toyota | Avalon, Crown, Corolla, Izoa, Reiz, RAV4 |
| Ferrari | 296 GTS, 296 GTB, 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale, 488 GTB, 599 GTB Fiorano, 488 Pista, 612 Scaglietti, California, 812 Superfast, F12 Berlinetta, Daytona SP3, F8 Tributo, GTC4 Lusso, FF, Monza SP1, Roma, Portofino, SF90 Stradale |
| Fiat | Talento, Sedici |
| Ford | Bronco II, Aerostar, Crown Victoria, Escape, Edge, Explorer, Fairlane, F-100, Fairmont, Five Hundred, Falcon, Flex, Freestyle, Freestar, Fusion, Galaxie 500, GT, Gran Torino, Laser, Mustang, Maverick, Ranger, Probe, Taurus, Thunderbird, Territory |
| GAC Honda | Avancier, Accord, Breeze, Crider, CR-Z, Crosstour, VE-1, Odyssey, Vezel |
| GAC Toyota | Alphard, Camry, C-HR, E’Z, Levin, Highlander, Wildlander, iA5 |
| Great Wall (GWM) | Cowry, Deer, Hover H6, Florid, Voleex C20R, V80, Wingle 3 |
| Geely | Azkarra, Atlas, Binyue Cool, Coolray, Borui GE, GC9, Emgrand EC7, Geometry C, GX7, Icon, SX7, Jiaji, Vision SUV |
| Genesis | EQ900, GV60, G70, G80, GV80 |
| Haima | F5, 6P, 7X, F7, 8S, Freema, Huandong, Haima 3, S5, M5, V70 |
| Haval | Dargo, Red Rabbit, H2, F5, H6 H6 Coupe, M6 Plus, Cool Dog, China-Chic Edition, H6S, Beast, Jolion |
| Honda | Avancier, Accord, Breeze, BR-V, Crossroad, CR-Z, Crider, Civic, Elysion, Edix, Element, FCX Clarity, Envix, Freed, HR-V, Inspire, Insight, Jade, Integra, Lagreat, Legend, MDX, M-NV, Odyssey, Prelude, Pilot, Saber, S-MX, Shuttle, Stepwgn Spada, Sprior, Torneo, Stream, VE-Z, UR-V, Vezel, e:NP1 |
| Hyundai | Aslan, Alcazar, Azera, Avante, Celesta, Coupe, Creta, Centennial, Dynasty, Encnio, Elantra, Equus, Genesis, Grandeur, Grand Santa Fe, Kauai, Kona N, Ioniq 6, Kusto, Lafesta, Mistra, Maxcruz,Nexo, NF, Santa Cruz, Palisade, Sonata Hybrid, Tiburon, Stargazer, Trajet, Tucson, Tuscani, Veracruz, Veloster, i40, i30, ix55, ix25, XG300 |
| Infiniti | EX, ESQ, JX35, J30, Q70L, Q40, QX60 |
| Isuzu | Oasis |
| JAC | Ling Ling, J5, M2, Rein, Refine M6, T6, S5,iEVA50, Jiayue X7 |
| Jeep | Comanche, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Compass, Liberty, Wrangler Patriot |
| Kia | Amanti, Cadenza, Carnival, Carens, Cee’d, Creed, Cerato, EV6, Grand Carnival, Enterprise, Forte, K3, K4, Magentis, KX3, Lotze, Optima, Niro, Opirus, Sedona, Quoris, Rondo, Sorento, Shuma, Sonet, Stinger, Soul, Sportage, Venga, Telluride, XCeed |
| Lexus | NX, LS, RX, GS, R LFA, IS, HS, ES, RC, LM, SC UX |
| Lincoln | MKZ, MKT, MKX, Zephyr, Aviator, Continental, MKS, Mark VII, Town Car |
| Maruti | Brezza, Ertiga, Vitara Brezza, Grand Vitara, XL6 |
| Maserati | Ghibli, GranTurismo, GranCabrio, Levante, Quattroporte |
| Mazda | 929, 323, 626, Axela, Atenza, B-Series, Bongo Friendee, Biante, CX-3, Cronos, Capella, Clef, Elini MPV, Familia, Eunos 300, Lantis, MX-30, Luce, MPV, Mazda 3, Protege, Millenia, Roadster, Premacy, Savanna RX-7, Tribute, Sentia |
| Mercedes-Benz | T-Class, Citan |
| Mercury | Grand Marquis, Marauder, Sable, Mariner, Cougar, Montego, Villager, Mountaineer, Milan |
| Mitsubishi | ASX, 3000 GT, Airtrek, Colt L300, Chariot Grandis, Debonair, Diamante, Delica D:5, Dignity, Eclipse, Express, Endeavor, FTO, Grandis, Galant, Lancer, L200, Legnum, Maven, Magna, Outlander, Proudia, Pajero Jr, RVR, Space Gear, Sigma, Station, Verada, Triton, Xpander |
| Nissan | Almera Tino, 200SX, 350Z, Cedric, Ariya, Altima, Bassara, Altima, Cima, Ariya, Avenir, Evalia, Avenir, Dualis, Elgrand, Cefiro, Fairlady Z, Fuga, Gloria, GT-R, Infiniti Q45, Townstar, Rogue, Lannia, Liberty, Stagea, Teana, Livina, Maxima, Laurel, Skyline, Juke, Vanette, Sentra, Quest, Tino, X-Trail, Leopard, Leaf, Kicks, Pulsar, Murano, Presage, Tiida, President, Kix, Silvia, R’nessa, Lafesta, Sylphy, Qashqai, e-NV200 Pathfinder, |
| Peugeot | 4008, 4007 |
| Proton | X50, Ertiga, Preve, Exora, X70, Inspira, Suprima, Perdana |
| Renault | QM6, QM5, SM3, XM3 SM5, |
| Subaru | Ascent, Alcyone, B9 Tribeca, Crosstrek, Forester, Evoltis, Impreza WRX, SVX, Solterra, Legacy, WRX, Outback, Liberty, Levorg, Tribeca, |
| Suzuki | Across, APV, Ertiga, S-Cross, Landay, Swace, Vitara, Swift Sport, XL6, XL7 |
| Tesla | Model Y, Model 3 |
| Toyota | Aurion, Avalon, Aristo, Alphard, Altezza, Auris, Blade, Camry, Century, C-HR, Celsior, Chaser, Comfort, Corolla, Classic, GR Yasic, Harrier, Gaia, Esquire, Hiace, Estima, Highlander, Levin, Kuluger, Lite Ace, Mark X, Matrix, Master Ace Surf, bZ4X, Verso, RAV4 Prime, Yaris, Voxy, Vellfire |
| Volkswagen | Taro |
| Yema | F10, F99, EC70, T70 |
| Zotye | 5008, 2008, T200, Z560, Z500, Domy X5, Sesame |
Installing 5×4.5 Wheels
Materials
- Torque wrench
- Safety jack and stands
- Socket set
Step-By-Step Instruction
If you have enough experience, installing a new wheel at home is as easy as a piece of cake. Here is all you need to do:
- Raise your vehicle and secure it with a jack and stands.
- Remove the existing center holes and then the old wheel.
- Install a new wheel in your car. Ensure you have invested in the right brand, model, size, function, etc.
- Screw the lug nuts back into the wheel by half a turn (a new or old set is fine)
- Lower the vehicle and move the supporting tools aside.
- Get a torque wrench to work with those bolts one more time. Remember that you must perform in a star-shaped sequence for the 5-lug pattern. Plus, the torque must equal the factory level recommended in the owner’s manual.
FAQs
Can You Put 5×120 Wheels On 5×114.3?
Absolutely, YES. Invest in a wheel adapter – covert, and you can easily adjust the bolt pattern.
Does 5×114 Fit 5×114.3?
YES. Both common bolt patterns are the same thing which indicates 5-wheel lugs and a bolt circle of 114.3 millimeters.
Conclusion
The 5×114.3 bolt pattern is very common on passenger cars and SUVs. That’s why it’s important to understand its definition and installation to determine what to do with your wheels. Pay attention to torque specs recommended for your vehicle when you re-torque studs to complete the maintenance process safely.
