Land Rover Defender Bolt Pattern, Center Bore & Wheel Offset (2013–2024)
Land Rover Defender wheel fitment: 5x120 bolt pattern, 72.6mm center bore (2020–2024); 5x165.1 bolt pattern, 114.3mm center bore (2013–2021). OE wheel sizes a
- 5x120bolt pattern (PCD), most common
- 72.6 mmcenter bore
- M14x1.5 Nutwheel bolt / nut
- 10 guidesmodel years 2013–2024
Bolt pattern by generation
- 5x120, 72.6 mm center bore — 2020–2024 (6 variants)
- 5x165.1, 114.3 mm center bore — 2013–2021 (4 variants)
Land Rover Defender wheel specs by year and trim
| Year | Model / trim | Bolt pattern | Center bore | OE wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 20x8.5J ET41 |
| 2023 | Land Rover Defender 130 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 20x8.5J ET41 |
| 2023 | Land Rover Defender 75th Limited Edition | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 20x8.5J ET41 |
| 2022 | Land Rover Defender V8 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 22x9J ET41 |
| 2022 | Land Rover Defender V8 90 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 22x9J ET41 |
| 2021 | Land Rover Defender Works V8 Trophy | 5x165.1 | 114.3 mm | 16x7J ET33 |
| 2020 | Land Rover Defender 110 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 20x8.5J ET41 |
| 2018 | Land Rover Defender Works V8 | 5x165.1 | 114.3 mm | 16x7J ET33 |
| 2015 | Land Rover Defender 2.000.000 | 5x165.1 | 114.3 mm | 16x7J ET33 |
| 2013 | Land Rover Defender | 5x165.1 | 114.3 mm | 16x7J ET33 |
Factory wheel sizes on the Land Rover Defender
Across the 10 Land Rover Defender trims with a documented factory wheel, the OE diameter is 16-22 inch, width 7-9J and offset ET33-41. A forged wheel that keeps the bolt pattern and hub bore of your generation (see the table above) and stays inside that offset range bolts on without spacers or hub rings. Going one inch up in diameter with a lower-profile tyre keeps the rolling circumference inside the usual 1.5% tolerance; every extra 0.5J of width moves the outer lip about 6 mm outward at the same offset, and each 5 mm less offset moves the whole wheel 5 mm outward.
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Vehicles With the Same Hub as the Land Rover Defender (5x120, 72.6 mm Bore)
In our database, 296 other vehicle entries from 9 makes use exactly the same 5x120 bolt pattern and 72.6 mm center bore. Factory wheels from these cars bolt on and center on the hub without rings; offset and width still have to be checked.
5x120 is used by 10.3% of the vehicle entries in our database (667 of 6,503); 50.8% of those also use a 72.6 mm center bore.
Offset and Backspacing: Factory Wheel vs Options
Backspacing ≈ width/2 + ET/25.4 + 0.5 in. "Inward" means closer to the suspension; "outward" means closer to the fender lip.
| Setup | Size | ET | Backspacing | Inward vs OE | Outward vs OE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory (OE) | 20x8.5J | ET41 | 6.36 in (162 mm) | — | — |
| Flush | 21x9.5J | ET30 | 6.43 in (163 mm) | +2 mm | +24 mm |
| Maximum | 22x10J | ET25 | 6.48 in (165 mm) | +3 mm | +35 mm |
Hub-Centric Rings for a 72.6 mm Center Bore
A wheel with a center bore larger than 72.6 mm needs a hub-centric ring. The most common combinations:
| Wheel bore | Ring size |
|---|---|
| 73.1 mm | 73.1 → 72.6 mm |
| 74.1 mm | 74.1 → 72.6 mm |
| 76.1 mm | 76.1 → 72.6 mm |
| 78.1 mm | 78.1 → 72.6 mm |
ANKUSI forged wheels are bored to exactly 72.6 mm for this vehicle, so no ring is needed.
Sources and Last Update
Bolt pattern and center bore were checked against at least two independent fitment references before publication.
This record is part of the open ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (DOI 10.5281/zenodo.23241521, CC BY 4.0).
Compiled by the ANKUSI Wheels engineering team, an IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified forged wheel factory in Guangzhou.
FAQ
What is the bolt pattern on a Land Rover Defender?
The Land Rover Defender uses a 5x120 bolt pattern on most variants we cover with a 72.6mm center bore. Other generations use 5x165.1 / 114.3mm (2013–2021). Always check the exact year and trim before ordering.
What is the Land Rover Defender center bore?
The hub-centric center bore is 72.6 mm on the most common generation; see the table for variants. Aftermarket wheels should match this bore or use hub-centric rings so the hub, not the bolts, carries the load.
Do all Land Rover Defender years share the same wheel fitment?
No. The bolt pattern or center bore changed between generations, so wheels are not interchangeable across all years. Use the year-by-year table on this page to pick the right specification.
Which forged wheels fit the Land Rover Defender?
Any wheel drilled 5x120 with a 72.6mm hub bore in the offset range shown on the model guide. ANKUSI forges wheels to order for this exact specification, in 14–24 inch diameters, so no adapters or hub rings are needed.