Cars That Changed Bolt Pattern Between Generations
Most owners assume a newer version of their car takes the same wheels. Often it does not. In our fitment database, 212 of 2,895 model families used more than one bolt pattern over their production years. Below are the best-known switches, with the generation where the change happened.
Cars that changed bolt pattern
| Model | Old pattern | New pattern | Changed with | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 5x120 | 5x112 | G20, 2019 onward | The first 3 Series on the new platform. E90 and F30 wheels do not bolt on. |
| BMW 5 Series | 5x120 | 5x112 | G30, 2017 onward | Changed one generation earlier than the 3 Series. |
| BMW 7 Series | 5x120 | 5x112 | G11, 2016 onward | The first BMW in our records to switch. |
| BMW X5 | 5x120 | 5x112 | G05, 2019 onward | F15 X5 wheels need a different drilling. |
| BMW M3 and M4 | 5x120 | 5x112 | G80 / G82, 2021 onward | M cars followed the rest of the range; F80 and F82 wheels do not fit. |
| BMW M2 | 5x120 | 5x112 | G87, 2023 onward | The F87 M2 was the last M car on 5x120. |
| Mini Cooper | 4x100 | 5x112 | third-generation hatch | BMW-era Minis moved from four to five lugs. |
| Rolls-Royce Phantom and Ghost | 5x120 | 5x112 | Phantom 2017, Ghost 2021 | Followed BMW's platform change. |
| Toyota Supra | 5x114.3 | 5x112 | A90, 2020 onward | The A90 shares its hub with the BMW Z4, not with the old A80. |
| Toyota Tundra | 5x150 | 6x139.7 | 2022 onward | Moved from the 5x150 truck pattern to six lugs. |
| Toyota Sequoia | 5x150 | 6x139.7 | 2023 onward | Same change as the Tundra, one year later. |
| Lexus LX | 5x150 | 6x139.7 | LX 600, 2022 onward | Shares the new six-lug hub with the Land Cruiser 300. |
| Ram 1500 | 5x139.7 | 6x139.7 | DT, 2019 onward | The Ram 1500 Classic sold alongside it kept five lugs. |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 5x120.65 | 5x120 | C8, 2020 onward | Dropped the inch-based 4.75 inch pattern. |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 5x120.65 | 5x120 | fifth generation, 2010 onward | Earlier Camaros used 4.75 inch. |
| Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon | 6x120 | 6x139.7 | third generation, 2023 onward | Moved to the full-size truck pattern. |
| Jeep Wrangler | 5x114.3 | 5x127 | JK, 2007 onward | The JL kept 5x127. |
| Land Rover Defender | 5x165.1 | 5x120 | L663, 2020 onward | The classic Defender used 6.5 inch. |
| Audi Q7 | 5x130 | 5x112 | second generation | The first Q7 shared its 5x130 hub with the Porsche Cayenne. |
| Porsche Macan | 5x112 | 5x130 | electric Macan, 2024 onward | The petrol Macan stays on 5x112. |
| Bentley Continental GT | 5x112 | 5x130 | third generation, 2018 onward | Moved to the Porsche-based platform. |
| Ford Edge | 5x114.3 | 5x108 | second generation, 2015 onward | Ford moved several crossovers to 5x108. |
| Volvo S40 | 4x114.3 | 5x108 | second generation, 2004 onward | Volvo has used 5x108 since. |
| Peugeot 3008 | 4x108 | 5x108 | second generation | Larger PSA models moved to five lugs. |
| Smart fortwo | 3x112 | 4x100 | third generation, 2014 onward | The three-lug hub of earlier models gave way to four lugs. |
| Honda Prelude | 5x114.3 | 5x120 | 2026 model | The new Prelude uses the Civic Type R pattern. |
Each model name links to its year-by-year bolt pattern table. Patterns and centre bores in our database are checked against at least two independent references.
Why manufacturers change bolt pattern
- New platform. Most switches arrive with a new shared platform, for example BMW's move to 5x112 across the range or Toyota's new six-lug frame for its large trucks and SUVs.
- Bigger brakes and heavier cars. Electric and hybrid models are heavier, and a larger or stronger pattern spreads the load, as with the electric Porsche Macan moving to 5x130.
- Group parts sharing. Brands inside one group converge on one pattern, such as Rolls-Royce following BMW or Bentley following Porsche.
Where new models are heading
Across our 2024-onward records, 5x114.3 and 5x112 together cover 48.1%, up from about 40% across all years. 5x108 has grown fastest, from 8.0% of all records to 12.7% of 2024-onward records, mostly because of new Chery and Geely group models. Four-lug patterns have fallen to 7.9% of 2020s records. Full counts are on our bolt pattern statistics page.
Will my old wheels fit the new model?
Only if three things match: the bolt pattern, a centre bore at least as large as the new hub (with a hub ring if larger), and an offset and width that clear the new brakes and fenders. Check both cars in the fitment guide, then compare the two wheel positions with the offset and backspacing calculator. Re-drilling a wheel for a different pattern is not safe; if the pattern changed, you need wheels made for the new hub. For popular pairs we have done the comparison for you: see our wheel swap checks.
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FAQ
Did BMW change its bolt pattern?
Yes. BMW moved from 5x120 to 5x112 model by model, starting with the 7 Series (G11) in our records and finishing with the M2 (G87) in 2023. Wheels from the earlier generations do not bolt on.
Do new Toyota Tundra wheels fit the old Tundra?
No. The Tundra changed from 5x150 to 6x139.7 for 2022, so wheels from 2007 to 2021 trucks do not fit the new truck and the reverse.
Can I re-drill wheels for a new bolt pattern?
It is not safe. Re-drilling weakens the mounting face and leaves overlapping holes. Choose wheels made for the new pattern.
Want a different size, design or finish?
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