Learn how to measure your PCD. Different bolt counts use different methods.
Measure centre to centre across two opposite bolts.
Measure to the next bolt (not across). Multiply result by 1.051.
Measure centre to centre across two opposite bolts.
| PCD | Measurement | Common Makes |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Bolt (Measure across = PCD) | ||
| 4×98 | 98mm | Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia |
| 4×100 | 100mm | Honda, Toyota, VW (older), BMW E30, Mini, Mazda MX-5 |
| 4×108 | 108mm | Ford (older), Peugeot, Citroën, Audi (80/90) |
| 4×114.3 | 114.3mm | Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi (older) |
| 5-Bolt (Measurement × 1.051 = PCD) | ||
| 5×100 | 95.1mm | Subaru, Toyota GT86/BRZ, VW Golf Mk4, Audi A3 (8L) |
| 5×108 | 102.7mm | Ford (Focus, Mondeo), Volvo, Peugeot, Jaguar, Land Rover |
| 5×110 | 104.6mm | Vauxhall/Opel (Astra, Insignia), Alfa Romeo, Saab |
| 5×112 | 106.5mm | VW, Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat (most modern) |
| 5×114.3 | 108.7mm | Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus |
| 5×115 | 109.4mm | Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, Pontiac (US GM) |
| 5×118 | 112.2mm | Vauxhall Vivaro, Renault Trafic, Fiat Talento |
| 5×120 | 114.1mm | BMW (most), VW T5/T6, Range Rover |
| 5×120.65 | 114.8mm | Chevrolet Corvette, Camaro, Pontiac Firebird |
| 5×127 | 120.8mm | Jeep Wrangler (JK), Grand Cherokee, Dodge |
| 5×130 | 123.6mm | Porsche, VW Touareg, Audi Q7, Mercedes G-Class |
| 5×139.7 | 132.9mm | Suzuki Jimny, Daihatsu, Land Rover Defender (older) |
| 5×150 | 142.7mm | Toyota Land Cruiser 200, Lexus LX, Tundra |
| 6-Bolt (Measure across = PCD) | ||
| 6×114.3 | 114.3mm | Nissan Navara, Pathfinder, Renault Alaskan |
| 6×127 | 127mm | Chevrolet (older trucks), GMC |
| 6×135 | 135mm | Ford F-150 (2004+), Lincoln |
| 6×139.7 | 139.7mm | Toyota Hilux, Nissan Patrol, Mitsubishi L200, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max |
60° angled seat. Common on BMW and most aftermarket wheels.
BMW / AftermarketRounded seat, R12–R14 radius. VW, Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, VAG group.
VW / VAG / MercedesFlat contact with washer. Toyota, Lexus, Land Rover, mag wheels.
Toyota / Land RoverNarrow body, tapered seat. Fits small holes, needs special key.
AftermarketFloating sleeve for PCD adaptation. ±1-2mm PCD change.
PCD AdapterWobbly bolts (also called floating bolts or PCD variation bolts) have a movable sleeve that allows minor PCD adjustment — typically 1–2mm. They're used to fit wheels from a slightly different PCD onto your vehicle. For example, fitting 5×112 wheels onto a 5×114.3 car, or 4×98 wheels onto a 4×100.
⚠️ Limitations: Wobbly bolts introduce a small amount of play which can cause vibration at speed. Only use for small PCD differences (max 2mm). Must be torqued correctly and re-checked after 50 miles. Not recommended for track use, high-speed driving, or heavy vehicles. Always use hub-centric rings alongside wobbly bolts.
| Thread | Description | Common Makes |
|---|---|---|
| Metric — Most Common | ||
| M12 × 1.5 | 12mm dia, 1.5mm pitch | Ford, Vauxhall/Opel, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Honda, Mazda, Toyota (most), Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, older VW/Audi/Mercedes |
| M12 × 1.25 | 12mm dia, 1.25mm pitch (finer) | Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki, Infiniti, Lexus (some), Daihatsu |
| M14 × 1.5 | 14mm dia, 1.5mm pitch | VW, Audi, Mercedes (newer), Skoda, Seat, Porsche, Land Rover, Jaguar, Volvo (newer), Range Rover |
| M14 × 1.25 | 14mm dia, 1.25mm pitch (finer) | BMW (most — E36, E46, E9x, F-series, G-series), Mini (newer) |
| Metric — Less Common | ||
| M12 × 1.75 | 12mm dia, 1.75mm pitch (coarser) | Some older Volvo, some older Ford (European), some Renault |
| M14 × 2.0 | 14mm dia, 2.0mm pitch (coarse) | Mercedes Sprinter, some commercial vehicles, some Ram trucks |
| M15 × 1.25 | 15mm dia, 1.25mm pitch | Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS (newest models) |
| M16 × 1.5 | 16mm dia, 1.5mm pitch | Some heavy-duty commercial vehicles, some transit vans |
| Imperial (SAE/UNF) — Older & American | ||
| 7/16" - 20 UNF | 11.1mm dia, 20 TPI | Classic British (older MG, Triumph), some older American |
| 1/2" - 20 UNF | 12.7mm dia, 20 TPI | Ford (older US), Jeep (older CJ/YJ), Land Rover (classic Series/Defender), classic American muscle |
| 9/16" - 18 UNF | 14.3mm dia, 18 TPI | Chrysler/Dodge (older), Jeep (older), some GM trucks (older) |
| 3/8" - 24 UNF | 9.5mm dia, 24 TPI | Very old classic vehicles, pre-war, some trailers |