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2009 Dodge Caliber tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2009 trim.

Tires for the 2009 Dodge Caliber

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 205/70R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · USA
    Check price on Amazon · 205/70R15
  2. 215/55R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 5 · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 215/55R18
  3. 215/60R17 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 4 · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 215/60R17

Also listed: 225/45R19 215/65R16 225/50R18 205/65R16 235/40R20

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Trims sold in 2009
6
Generation
I sold in 2 market versions

6 trims sold in 2009

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Dodge Caliber I

2006–2012 6 trims

USA

4 trims
Caliber 1.8i 148 hp · 1.8L EBA I4 205/70R15 98T 4 fitments
Generation
I · 2006–2012
Market
USA
Power
148 hp
Engine
1.8L EBA I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/70R15 Wheels 15x6 ET39 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/70R15 98TRim 15x6 ET39 5x114.332 psi
215/60R17 96HRim 17x6.5 ET39 5x114.335 psi
205/65R16 95TRim 16x6 ET40 5x114.335 psi
215/55R18 95HRim 18x7 ET42 5x114.335 psi

How to read 98T: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET39 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Caliber 2.0i 158 hp · 2.0L I4 205/70R15 98T 4 fitments
Generation
I · 2006–2012
Market
USA
Power
158 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/70R15 Wheels 15x6 ET39 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/70R15 98TRim 15x6 ET39 5x114.332 psi
215/60R17 96HRim 17x6.5 ET39 5x114.335 psi
215/65R16 98HRim 16x6.5 ET40 5x114.335 psi
215/55R18 95HRim 18x7 ET42 5x114.335 psi

How to read 98T: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET39 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Caliber 2.4i 172 hp · 2.4L I4 215/55R18 95H 4 fitments
Generation
I · 2006–2012
Market
USA
Power
172 hp
Engine
2.4L I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/55R18 Wheels 18x7 ET42 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/55R18 95HRim 18x7 ET42 5x114.335 psi
215/60R17 96HRim 17x6.5 ET39 5x114.335 psi
225/50R18 99VRim 18x7 ET42 5x114.335 psi
225/45R19 96VRim 19x7.5 ET39 5x114.335 psi

How to read 95H: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET42 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Caliber 2.4T 285 hp · 2.4L I4 225/45R19 96W 4 fitments
Generation
I · 2006–2012
Market
USA
Power
285 hp
Engine
2.4L I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R19 Wheels 19x7.5 ET39 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R19 96WRim 19x7.5 ET39 5x114.335 psi
215/55R18 96VRim 18x7 ET42 5x114.335 psi
225/50R18 99VRim 18x7.5 ET39 5x114.335 psi
235/40R20 96WRim 20x8 ET35 5x114.338 psi

How to read 96W: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET39 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Europe

2 trims
Caliber 2.0CRD 168 hp · 2.0L I4 · Diesel 215/60R17 96H 3 fitments
Generation
I · 2006–2012
Market
Europe
Power
168 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Diesel
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/60R17 Wheels 17x6.5 ET39 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/60R17 96HRim 17x6.5 ET39 5x114.335 psi
215/55R18 95HRim 18x7 ET42 5x114.335 psi
225/45R19 96VRim 19x7.5 ET39 5x114.335 psi

How to read 96H: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET39 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Caliber 2.0i 154 hp · 2.0L ECN I4 215/65R16 98T 3 fitments
Generation
I · 2006–2012
Market
Europe
Power
154 hp
Engine
2.0L ECN I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET39 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98TRim 16x6.5 ET39 5x114.332 psi
215/60R17 96HRim 17x6.5 ET39 5x114.335 psi
215/55R18 95HRim 18x7 ET42 5x114.335 psi

How to read 98T: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET39 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2009
6
Generation
I sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (2006–2012)

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