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2008 Dodge Nitro tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2008 trim.

Tires for the 2008 Dodge Nitro

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

  1. 225/75R16 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/75R16
  2. 245/50R20 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 3 · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 245/50R20
  3. 235/65R17 Best-rated optional on 3 trims · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 235/65R17

Also listed: 235/60R18 245/55R19 235/55R19 245/45R21

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Trims sold in 2008
4
Generation
KJ sold in 2 market versions

4 trims sold in 2008

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

Dodge Nitro KJ

2007–2012 4 trims

Europe

2 trims
Nitro 2.8D 174 hp · 2.8L ENR ENS I4 · Diesel 225/75R16 101T 6 fitments
Generation
KJ · 2007–2012
Market
Europe
Power
174 hp
Engine
2.8L ENR ENS I4, Diesel
Center bore
71.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 225/75R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET40 · 5x114.3 · 71.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/75R16 101TRim 16x6.5 ET40 5x114.332 psi
225/75R16 101SRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x114.332 psi
235/65R17 101SRim 17x7 ET40.7 5x114.332 psi
235/60R18 101HRim 18x7 ET40 5x114.332 psi
235/55R19 101HRim 19x7 ET40 5x114.332 psi
245/50R20 99VRim 20x7.5 ET40.5 5x114.335 psi

How to read 101T: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Nitro 3.7i 202 hp · 3.7L EKG V6 225/75R16 101S 6 fitments
Generation
KJ · 2007–2012
Market
Europe
Power
202 hp
Engine
3.7L EKG V6, Petrol
Center bore
71.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 225/75R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET43 · 5x114.3 · 71.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/75R16 101SRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x114.332 psi
225/75R16 101SRim 16x6.5 ET40 5x114.332 psi
235/65R17 101HRim 17x7 ET40.7 5x114.332 psi
235/60R18 99HRim 18x7 ET40 5x114.332 psi
245/55R19 99VRim 19x7.5 ET40 5x114.335 psi
245/50R20 98VRim 20x7.5 ET40 5x114.335 psi

How to read 101S: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

2 trims
Nitro 3.7i 210 hp · 3.7L V6 225/75R16 101S 6 fitments
Generation
KJ · 2007–2012
Market
USA
Power
210 hp
Engine
3.7L V6, Petrol
Center bore
71.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 225/75R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET43 · 5x114.3 · 71.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/75R16 101SRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x114.332 psi
225/75R16 101SRim 16x6.5 ET40 5x114.332 psi
235/65R17 101HRim 17x7 ET40.7 5x114.332 psi
235/60R18 99HRim 18x7 ET40 5x114.332 psi
245/55R19 99VRim 19x7.5 ET40 5x114.335 psi
245/50R20 98VRim 20x7.5 ET40 5x114.335 psi

How to read 101S: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Nitro 4.0i 256 hp · 4.0L EGS V6 245/50R20 99V 2 fitments
Generation
KJ · 2007–2012
Market
USA
Power
256 hp
Engine
4.0L EGS V6, Petrol
Center bore
71.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 245/50R20 Wheels 20x7.5 ET40.5 · 5x114.3 · 71.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/50R20 99VRim 20x7.5 ET40.5 5x114.335 psi
245/45R21 98WRim 21x8 ET35 5x114.335 psi

How to read 99V: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET40.5 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 2008
4
Generation
KJ sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (2007–2012)

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