Dodge Nitro Bolt Pattern
Catalog records for Dodge Nitro use a 5×114.3 bolt pattern.
Figures come from the wheel catalog. Confirm them on the vehicle before buying hardware.
Bolt-pattern specs
Bolt pattern
Wheel hardware
Choose your vehicle details where needed to see the most relevant catalog matches.
Lug hardware
- M12 x 1.5 lug nutsM12 x 1.5Shop on Amazon
Wheel lockMCGARD Chrome Cone Seat M12 x 1.5 Wheel LocksView on Amazon
Covers, studs and tools
- lug nut coversM12 x 1.5Shop on Amazon
- M12 x 1.5 wheel studsM12 x 1.5Shop on Amazon
- wheel center caps72.6 mmShop on Amazon
What do you need?
Change bolt pattern
Current pattern: 5×114.3 (5×4.5). Pick a target pattern. These are catalog conversions, not recommended wheels.
Choose thickness for your clearance setup. Thickness is not recommended automatically.
What else should I check?
Adapter thickness affects wheel position, offset, clearance, and stud engagement. Confirm load rating before installation. Hub swaps and redrilling are not equivalent shortcuts.
Hub rings
Vehicle hub: 72.6 mm. A ring is only needed when the wheel center bore is larger than this hub.
Catalog-covered wheel bores for this hub. Enter the bore stamped on the wheel — this is not a claim that your wheel uses that size.
Required ring: 73.1 → 72.6 mm
What else should I check?
A hub ring only fills a wheel bore larger than the hub. It does not change bolt pattern, offset, or a too-small wheel bore.
Matching hub-centric rings
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Wheel spacers
Spacers keep 5×114.3 and move the wheel outward. Pick a thickness that has catalog rows for this pattern.
What else should I check?
Thickness affects offset, clearance, and stud engagement. Matching the bolt pattern is not a vehicle-fit claim.
What should I verify?
- Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
- Thread: M12 x 1.5
- Center bore: 72.6 mm
- Fastener type: Lug nuts
- Torque — use the stored manufacturer value when present
- Seat style — verify on your wheel
- Offset/clearance — verify for wheel/adapters
- Load rating — verify for vehicle/wheel
Bolt pattern by year range
| Years | Bolt pattern | Center bore | Thread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2011 | 5×114.3 | 72.6 mm | M12 x 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bolt pattern on a Dodge Nitro?
Catalog records for the Dodge Nitro use a 5×114.3 bolt pattern.
What years use 5×114.3 on the Dodge Nitro?
Catalog records show 5×114.3 for 2007–2011 (5 years).
How many lugs does the Dodge Nitro have?
Catalog records show 5 lugs (5×114.3).
What does 5×114.3 mean?
5×114.3 means 5 lug positions on a 114.3 mm pitch circle. The first number is lug count; the second is the pitch circle diameter in millimetres.
What is the Dodge Nitro center bore?
Catalog records show 72.6 mm.
What thread size does the Dodge Nitro use?
Catalog records show M12 x 1.5.
Does the Dodge Nitro use lug nuts or lug bolts?
Catalog records for the Dodge Nitro list lug nuts with M12 x 1.5 thread.
Is 5×114.3 the same as 5×4.5?
Yes. 5×114.3 and 5×4.5 describe the same bolt circle: 5 lugs on 114.3 mm (4.5 in). Use either notation when comparing wheels.
Can I use wheels with a different bolt pattern on a Dodge Nitro?
Only with a bolt-on wheel adapter from the vehicle pattern (5×114.3) to the wheel pattern. Adapters are directional. Confirm thickness, center bore, thread, stud engagement, clearance, and load rating. Hub swaps and redrilling are not equivalent shortcuts.
What adapter do I need to change from 5×114.3 to another pattern?
You need a directed adapter whose source pattern is 5×114.3 and whose target pattern matches the wheels. 5×114.3 to another circle is not the same as the reverse unless the catalog lists both directions. Pick the target on this page; thickness is not chosen automatically.
What wheel spacers fit this bolt pattern?
Spacers must match the vehicle bolt pattern (5×114.3). Choose thickness for clearance and offset. Matching the pattern is not a claim that a given spacer fits the vehicle.
Do I need hub-centric rings on a Dodge Nitro?
Only when the wheel center bore is larger than the vehicle hub. Catalog records show 72.6 mm. Rings fill that gap. They do not fix every vibration issue and they do not change bolt pattern.
What hub ring size do I need for a Dodge Nitro?
The ring is wheel center bore (outer) to vehicle hub (inner). Enter the bore stamped on the wheel. Catalog matches are exact outer and inner millimetres, not nearby sizes.
Can a hub ring make a smaller wheel bore fit a larger hub?
No. A hub ring only fills a wheel bore that is larger than the hub. A smaller wheel bore cannot be opened with a ring.
What lug nuts should I buy for a Dodge Nitro?
Match the recorded thread. Catalog records show M12 x 1.5. Fastener type: lug nuts. Seat style and length are not in this catalog — confirm those on the wheel before ordering.
Can I use the same lug nuts on aftermarket wheels?
Thread must match, but aftermarket wheels often need a different seat style or length. Matching thread is not enough by itself. Catalog records show M12 x 1.5.
How do I measure a bolt pattern?
For odd lug counts such as 5, measure from the center of one hole to the far edge of a hole across the hub, then convert with a bolt-pattern gauge. 5×114.3 means 5 lugs on a 114.3 mm circle.
Where can I find the bolt pattern on the Dodge Nitro?
Check the owner’s manual, a tire/wheel placard, or measure the hub. This page lists catalog records for the Dodge Nitro; it does not invent a stamp location on the vehicle.
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