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Tesla Model 3 — Bolt Pattern & Wheel Fitment
The Tesla Model 3 bolt pattern is 5x114.3 (5x4.5), a candidate value not yet OEM-verified. Specs by generation below.
Tesla Model 3 bolt pattern by year
| Model years | Bolt pattern | Thread | Lug torque | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-present Refresh ("Highland") | 5x114.3 (5x4.5) | M14x1.5 | 129 lb-ft | Candidate |
| 2017-2023 1st gen (pre-refresh) | 5x114.3 (5x4.5) | M14x1.5 | 129 lb-ft | Candidate |
2024-present Model 3 bolt pattern Refresh ("Highland")
| Bolt pattern | 5x114.3 (5x4.5) |
|---|---|
| Center bore | 64.1 mm |
| Thread pitch | M14x1.5 |
| Lug torque | 129 lb-ft |
| OEM wheel sizes | 18 x 8.5J, 19 x 8.5J, 20 x 9.0J (front), 20 x 10.0J (rear) |
| OEM offset | staggered |
| OEM tire sizes | 235/45R18, 235/40R19, 235/35R20 (front), 275/30R20 (rear) |
Sources (2) — what has been checked so far
- Owner's manual Tesla Model 3 Owner's Manual, edition "2024+", North America (en_us), Specifications > Wheels and Tires (online HTML,… — open document
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Tesla Model 3 Owner's Manual, edition "2024+", North America (en_us), Specifications > Wheels and Tires (online HTML, unpaginated). Read live in-browser 2026-09-16 with location.href confirmed in the same call. "Wheel Specifications (Factory)" quoted exactly: 18" Front/Rear 18 x 8.5J offset 38; 19" Front/Rear 19 x 8.5J offset 38; 20" Front 20 x 9.0J offset 34, Rear 20 x 10.0J offset 45. Also quoted: "Lug Nut Torque 129 lb. ft (175 Nm)" and "Lug Nut Socket Size 21 mm". "Tire Specifications (Factory)" quoted: 18" Front/Rear 235/45R18; 19" Front/Rear 235/40R19 (footnoted "*May not be available in some regions"); 20" Front 235/35R20, Rear 275/30R20.
- Owner's manual SECOND LOCALE CORROBORATION (added by this review) — open document
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SECOND LOCALE CORROBORATION (added by this review). Tesla Model 3 Owner's Manual "2024+" UK edition (en_gb), full-text index served by Tesla at this URL, Wheels and Tires chapter. Independently reproduces the identical table: "18\" Front/Rear 18 x 8.5J 38 | 19\" Front/Rear 19 x 8.5J 38 | 20\" Front Rear 20 x 9.0J 20 x 10.0J 34 45 | Lug Nut Torque 129 lb. ft (175 Nm) | Lug Nut Socket Size 21 mm" and tires "235/45R18 | 235/40R19 | Front Rear 235/35R20 275/30R20". Confirms the US figures are not a single-page transcription artifact.
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2017-2023 1st gen Model 3 bolt pattern 1st gen (pre-refresh)
| Bolt pattern | 5x114.3 (5x4.5) |
|---|---|
| Center bore | 64.1 mm |
| Thread pitch | M14x1.5 |
| Lug torque | 129 lb-ft |
| OEM wheel sizes | 18 x 8.5J, 19 x 8.5J, 20 x 9.0J |
| OEM offset | 34-40 mm |
| OEM tire sizes | 235/45R18, 235/40R19, 235/35R20 |
Sources (4) — what has been checked so far
- Owner's manual Tesla Model 3 Owner's Manual, edition "2017-2023", North America (en_us), Specifications > Wheels and Tires (online… — open document
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Tesla Model 3 Owner's Manual, edition "2017-2023", North America (en_us), Specifications > Wheels and Tires (online HTML, unpaginated). Read live in-browser 2026-09-16 with location.href confirmed in the same call. "Wheel Specifications (Factory)" quoted exactly: 18" Front/Rear 8.5 offset 40; 19" (not available in Canada/Mexico as of approximately April 2023) Front/Rear 8.5 offset 40; 20" Front/Rear 9.0 offset 34. Also quoted: "Lug Nut Torque 129 lb. ft (175 Nm)" and "Lug Nut Socket Size 21 mm". "Tire Specifications (Factory)" quoted: 18" Front/Rear 235/45R18; 19" Front/Rear 235/40R19; 20" Front/Rear 235/35R20.
- Owner's manual SECOND AND THIRD LOCALE CORROBORATION (added by this review) — open document
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SECOND AND THIRD LOCALE CORROBORATION (added by this review). The UK (en_gb) and EU-English (en_eu, same path with /en_eu/) editions of the "2017-2023" owner's manual, full-text indexes served by Tesla, Wheels and Tires chapter. Both independently reproduce the identical table verbatim: "18\" Front/Rear 8.5 40 | 19\" (not available in Canada/Mexico as of approximately April 2023) Front/Rear 8.5 40 | 20\" Front/Rear 9.0 34 | Lug Nut Torque 129 lb. ft (175 Nm) | Lug Nut Socket Size 21 mm", tires 235/45R18 / 235/40R19 / 235/35R20. This is the evidence that tips the 20" conflict (below) toward the owner's manual.
- OEM spec sheet / parts catalog Tesla "2017-2023 Model 3 Service Manual" (service.tesla.com, publicly viewable; footer "© Tesla 2026") — open document
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Tesla "2017-2023 Model 3 Service Manual" (service.tesla.com, publicly viewable; footer "© Tesla 2026") — General Information > Technical Data > Wheels. Read live in-browser 2026-09-16, location.href confirmed. Quoted exactly: "Lug Nut Torque: 175 Nm (129 lb. ft.)" and "Lug Nut Socket Size: 21 mm". Its wheel table reads: 18" Front/Rear 8.5 / 40; 19" Front/Rear 8.5 / 40; 20" (non-Performance brakes) Front/Rear 8.5 / 40; 20" (Performance brakes) Front/Rear 8.5 / 35. Corroborates torque; CONFLICTS with the owner's manual on 20" width and offset.
- OEM spec sheet / parts catalog NEW SOURCE MISSED BY THE FIRST RESEARCHER — open document
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NEW SOURCE MISSED BY THE FIRST RESEARCHER. Tesla "2017-2023 Model 3 Service Manual" — 34 - Wheel and Tires > 3401 - Wheels > "Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install)" (correction code 34015001), page modified-date 2026-08-09. A fourth, procedure-level OEM statement of the torque, independent of the Technical Data table. Quoted exactly: "Fully tighten the lug nuts in a criss-cross star pattern." followed by "175 Nm (129.1 lbs-ft)"; "Use a power tool to tighten the lug nuts (x5) of the wheel to the initial torque in a criss-cross star pattern."; "Use only hand tools to break the lug nuts loose."; "Use a 6 point socket. Do not use a 12 point socket or a specialty socket." Also carries the safety CAUTION quoted in the notes. Confirms the 5-lug count from an OEM document.
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Tesla Model 3 bolt pattern — frequently asked
What is the Tesla Model 3 bolt pattern?
5x114.3, which is 5x4.5 in inches, on every Model 3 generation in our database (2017–present).
Do all Model 3 model years have the same bolt pattern?
Yes, across 2017–present: 5x114.3. Years outside 2017–present are not in our database and are not covered by this answer.
Is the Tesla Model 3 5x114.3 pattern the same as 5x4.5?
Yes. 5x114.3 is the metric notation and 5x4.5 the inch notation of the same bolt pattern (114.3 mm ÷ 25.4). Every vehicle on it is listed on the 5x114.3 pattern page.
Will 5x115 (5x4.53) wheels fit a Model 3?
No. The Model 3 is 5x114.3; 5x115 is 0.7 mm larger and not interchangeable — the two are so close a tape measure cannot tell them apart, which is exactly why they get mixed up.
Will 5x112 (5x4.41) wheels fit a Model 3?
No. The Model 3 is 5x114.3; 5x112 is 2.3 mm smaller and not interchangeable.
Will 5x110 (5x4.33) wheels fit a Model 3?
No. The Model 3 is 5x114.3; 5x110 is 4.3 mm smaller and not interchangeable.
Will 5x120 (5x4.72) wheels fit a Model 3?
No. The Model 3 is 5x114.3; 5x120 is 5.7 mm larger and not interchangeable.
Which other vehicles use the same 5x114.3 bolt pattern as the Model 3?
In our database: Jeep Wrangler (not yet verified), Toyota Tacoma (not yet verified), Ford Ranger, Ford Mustang, Honda Accord, Ford Explorer (not yet verified), Honda Civic (not yet verified), Honda CR-V (not yet verified), Toyota Camry (not yet verified), Toyota RAV4, Toyota Highlander (not yet verified), Tesla Model Y (not yet verified), Subaru Outback (not yet verified), Subaru Forester, Nissan Altima (not yet verified), Hyundai Tucson (not yet verified), Nissan Rogue (not yet verified), Subaru Crosstrek (not yet verified), Kia Sportage (not yet verified), Nissan Sentra (not yet verified), Honda HR-V (not yet verified), Hyundai Elantra (not yet verified), Toyota Sienna (not yet verified), Mazda CX-5 (not yet verified). Same pattern is not the same wheel — center bore and stud thread still have to match; see the 5x114.3 pattern page.
What is the lug nut torque for a Tesla Model 3?
2024-present: 129 lb-ft; 2017-2023: 129 lb-ft. Use a torque wrench and the manufacturer figure for your exact year; aftermarket wheels may specify their own.
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