Honda CR-V Bolt Pattern

Swapping out the original wheels for custom ones can be really enjoyable – perhaps you feel the same way! But it can get tricky with all the different wheel sizes available.

One super important thing to get right is the bolt pattern. Mess this up, and you won’t be able to mount the wheel on your CR-V.

In this quick guide, I’ll break down what the bolt pattern for Honda CR-Vs is all about, so you can grab a new wheel that fits just right.

what is Bolt Pattern?

A bolt pattern or lug pattern, also known as PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter), is an important factor in determining whether a wheel will fit your car. A bolt pattern refers to the layout of the mounting holes in the center of the wheel.

The first number in the bolt pattern indicates the number of bolt holes in the wheel. As you can see, the CR-V has five holes.

These bolt holes are arranged in a circle around the center of the wheel. When this circle is measured as a diameter, it represents the second number, expressed in millimeters or inches. On the CR-V, the measurement is 114.3 millimeters or 4.5 inches.

So, 5×4.5 inches means that the wheel has 5 bolt holes forming a circle with a diameter of 4.5 inches (114.3 millimeters).

Take a look at the photo below.

There are many variations in bolt patterns. Besides 5×114.3, there are many others, such as 5×115, 5×112, and many more.

Being aware of the many variations of bolt patterns is crucial. You should pay close attention to the last millimeter and ensure accurate measurement. This is important!

For example, 5×114.3mm and 5x115mm bolt patterns are less than 1 millimeter apart, which may seem small but still makes a difference.

This half-millimeter variance is significant. While you can still fit a larger wheel (5×115 mm) to a car with a smaller bolt pattern (5×114.3 mm), the wheel studs won’t be centered properly, even if they initially appear to be.

When the lug nuts are tightened to their torque specifications, the poor centering position can cause the studs to bend, resulting in wheel jerking while driving, which you definitely want to avoid.

Pay close attention to these specifications when purchasing new wheels to ensure they match your exact bolt pattern.

Why is knowing Bolt patterns important?

You don’t need to know the bolt pattern all the time; unlike opening the gas tank cap or the hood, which you might do often, the bolt pattern is only important to know when getting new wheels for your CR-V. You must buy wheels with the correct bolt pattern to ensure proper fit.

Fortunately, most mechanics and retailers will know the correct bolt pattern for your car. So, when getting a new wheel at the shop, the salesperson will usually inform you whether or not it will fit your CR-V.

However, if you are doing a DIY installation at home, or perhaps you have some old wheels at home that you want to install on your CR-V, measuring the bolt pattern before attempting to install them is something you should do.

Recap

Knowing the bolt pattern is important to ensure a wheel fits your car.

Honda CR-V bolt pattern is 5×4.5 inches (imperial) or 5×114.3 millimeters (metric).

When picking out a new wheel, focus on that bolt pattern number. Even a tiny difference, like just half a millimeter, can mean the wheel won’t fit your car.