1999 Mitsubishi Challenger tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 6x139.7 on every 1999 trim.

Tires for the 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

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

  1. 235/80R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Australia, Japan
  2. 255/70R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · Japan
  3. 265/70R15 Best-rated optional on 2 trims · Australia, Japan

Also listed: 265/70R16 265/65R17 255/65R17 275/60R17 275/55R18

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Trims sold in 1999
3
Generations
PA.IK9 sold in 2 market versions

3 trims sold in 1999

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

Mitsubishi Challenger PA.I

1998–2000 Australia 1 trim
Challenger 3.0i 182 hp · 6G72 V6 235/80R15 109S 4 fitments
Generation
PA.I · 1998–2000
Market
Australia
Power
182 hp
Engine
6G72 V6, Petrol
Center bore
108.1 mm
Bolt pattern
6x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/80R15 109SRim 15x6 ET33 6x139.729 psi
265/70R15 112SRim 15x7 ET10 6x139.729 psi
265/70R16 112HRim 16x7 ET10 6x139.729 psi
265/65R17 110HRim 17x7.5 ET0 6x139.729 psi

How to read 109S: 109 is the load index (up to 2,271 lb / 1,030 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET33 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Mitsubishi Challenger K9

1996–2001 Japan 2 trims
Challenger 2.8D (KD-K97WG) 138 hp · 4M40 I4 · Diesel 235/80R15 109S 4 fitments
Generation
K9 · 1996–2001
Market
Japan
Power
138 hp
Engine
4M40 I4, Diesel
Center bore
108.1 mm
Bolt pattern
6x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/80R15 109SRim 15x6 ET33 6x139.729 psi
265/70R15 112SRim 15x7 ET10 6x139.729 psi
265/70R16 112SRim 16x7 ET10 6x139.729 psi
265/65R17 112SRim 17x7.5 ET0 6x139.732 psi

How to read 109S: 109 is the load index (up to 2,271 lb / 1,030 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET33 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Challenger 3.5i (E-K99W) 241 hp · 6G74 V6 255/70R16 112S 4 fitments
Generation
K9 · 1996–2001
Market
Japan
Power
241 hp
Engine
6G74 V6, Petrol
Center bore
108.1 mm
Bolt pattern
6x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/70R16 112SRim 16x7 ET10 6x139.729 psi
255/65R17 110SRim 17x7.5 ET10 6x139.729 psi
275/60R17 110HRim 17x8 ET0 6x139.729 psi
275/55R18 109VRim 18x8.5 ET0 6x139.732 psi

How to read 112S: 112 is the load index (up to 2,469 lb / 1,120 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET10 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 1999
3
Generations
PA.IK9 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1996–2015)

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