Bolt Pattern Guide: How to Measure and Find Yours

Your vehicle's bolt pattern (also called lug pattern or bolt circle) determines which wheels will physically fit your car or truck. Getting this wrong means the wheels literally will not mount. Understanding bolt patterns is essential when shopping for aftermarket wheels or swapping wheels between vehicles.

What Is a Bolt Pattern?

A bolt pattern is expressed as two numbers: the number of bolt holes and the diameter of the circle they form. For example, 5x114.3 means 5 bolts arranged on a circle with a 114.3mm diameter. This is the most common pattern for Japanese and Korean sedans (Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan). 5x120 is standard for BMW. 6x139.7 is standard for GM and Toyota trucks. 6x135 is exclusive to Ford trucks.

How to Measure

Even number of lugs (4 or 6): Measure from the center of one bolt hole straight across to the center of the bolt hole directly opposite.

Odd number of lugs (5): Measure from the center of one bolt hole to the far edge of the bolt hole farthest away (not directly opposite). Multiply by a correction factor, or simply use a bolt pattern gauge tool for accuracy.

Common Patterns by Make

Most Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, and Mazda sedans use 5x114.3. BMW uses 5x120 (older) or 5x112 (newer). Audi, VW, and Mercedes use 5x112. Ford trucks use 6x135. GM and Toyota trucks use 6x139.7. RAM trucks use 5x139.7.

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