2009 Dodge Challenger Wheel Interchange

2009 Dodge Challenger Wheel Fitment Guide

Known OEM Fitment For 2009 Dodge Challenger

Values can vary by trim or option package. Always verify on your tire door placard, in the owner manual, or by reading the markings cast or stamped into your factory wheel. Use the on-page calculator to compare your current setup to any potential replacements.

Note: The tire size listed here (215/65R17) corresponds to a 17 inch tire, while the listed wheel diameter is 18 inch. That indicates multiple OEM packages may be represented in the available data. Confirm your exact factory size from your door placard and use the calculator to compare accurately.

How To Use The Wheel Interchange Calculator

• Select Wheels from to set the donor vehicle or input a Custom wheel size and Custom tire size for the wheels you are considering.
• Select Installed on to set your 2009 Dodge Challenger, or manually enter your current wheel and tire specs from your door placard or your wheel and tire sidewalls.
• Adjust Custom wheel size: change rim diameter, rim width, and offset to preview inner clearance to suspension and outer position relative to the fender.
• Adjust Custom tire size: change section width and aspect ratio. When you change rim diameter, the calculator updates the overall tire diameter in the comparison.
• Review changes in inner clearance, outer poke, and overall tire diameter. Aim to avoid contact with struts, liners, and fenders and keep overall diameter close to your OEM value to protect speedometer and ABS behavior.
• Use the results to plan spacer needs, hub-centric rings, and to check whether brake caliper clearance is likely. Always test fit before mounting tires.

Fitment Checklist Before You Buy

• Bolt pattern - must be 5x115. Do not rely on 5x114.3 as a direct substitute.
• Center bore - vehicle hub is 71.6 mm. If an aftermarket wheel has a larger bore, use hub-centric rings sized 71.6 mm to the wheel bore.
• Thread and seat - thread is M14 x 1.5. Match lug nut seat style to the wheel seat design. Do not mix conical, ball, or mag seats.
• Offset and width - use the calculator to compare ET 24 mm, 7.5 in wide OEM reference against your target wheel. Check inner clearance to the strut and outer position vs the fender lip.
• Backspacing - listed here as 4.69 in. Backspacing changes with width and offset, so verify against the actual wheel markings if you are comparing to backspacing-based specs.
• Overall tire diameter - keep close to your OEM diameter to maintain speedometer accuracy and avoid ABS or transmission shift issues. The listed 215/65R17 is about 28.0 in overall diameter. Verify your own OEM size on the door placard.
• Brake caliper clearance - spoke design matters. Ask the wheel seller for a brake template or test fit the bare wheel to confirm clearance.
• Load rating - wheel and tire load ratings must meet or exceed the vehicle requirement on the door placard.
• TPMS - 2009 Challengers are TPMS-equipped. Plan to transfer or program compatible sensors.
• Spacers or adapters - if used, they must be hub-centric, match 71.6 mm at the hub, and provide proper thread engagement. Longer studs may be required. Check local regulations.

Plus Sizing And Common Upgrades

Plus sizing means moving to a larger wheel diameter and pairing it with a lower-profile tire that keeps overall diameter close to stock. You can also increase wheel width for a wider tire while keeping diameter stable.

• Start with your verified OEM tire diameter from the door placard. If your placard shows 215/65R17, the overall diameter is about 28.0 in. If your vehicle came with a different OEM package, your diameter may differ.
• Use the calculator to try a larger wheel diameter and choose a tire with a lower aspect ratio that keeps the overall diameter similar.
• Wider wheels push the inner and outer edges. Use the offset control in the calculator to balance inner clearance to struts and outer poke to the fender.
• Check brake clearance and steering lock-to-lock. Visuals in the calculator are a guide, but a physical test fit is still required before mounting tires.
• If you encounter light rubbing, do not assume it is acceptable. Address it with proper offset, slight width changes, or professional fender work if needed.

Installation Tips

• Test fit a bare wheel first. Spin the hub to verify no caliper or knuckle contact.
• Clean the hub face and center pilot with a wire brush. Remove rust and debris for perfect seating.
• If the wheel bore is larger than 71.6 mm, install correct hub-centric rings before mounting the wheel.
• Hand start all lug nuts to avoid cross-threading. Match lug seat style to the wheel.
• Snug lugs in a star pattern, then torque in a star pattern to the specification in your owner manual. Do not guess the torque.
• Re-torque after 50 to 100 miles of driving.
• Check tire-to-suspension and tire-to-fender clearances at ride height and at full steering lock.

Tools And Helpful Supplies

• 1/2 inch drive torque wrench
• 1/2 inch breaker bar
• M14 x 1.5 lug nuts - match the seat style to your wheel
• Hub-centric rings 71.6 mm to your wheel bore

FAQs

• Can I bolt on 5x114.3 wheels to a 5x115 Challenger?

  No. The patterns are different. Mixing patterns risks vibration, stud stress, and loss of clamp load. Use 5x115 only. If you consider adapters, use hub-centric, high-quality parts and verify clearances and thread engagement carefully.

• Do I need hub-centric rings?

  If your aftermarket wheel center bore is larger than 71.6 mm, use rings sized 71.6 mm to your wheel bore. If the wheel is exactly 71.6 mm and seats freely on the hub, rings are not required.

• What lug nuts should I use?

  The thread is M14 x 1.5. The seat style must match the wheel seat design, commonly conical on many aftermarket wheels. Verify with the wheel manufacturer and do not mix seat types.

• What torque should I tighten the lug nuts to?

  Refer to your owner manual or an official service source for the exact torque. Do not guess. Torque in a star pattern and re-torque after 50 to 100 miles.

• My door placard shows a different size than the values above. What should I trust?

  Trust your vehicle's door placard and OEM documentation. The values above reflect available data and may represent more than one 2009 package. Use the placard specs as your baseline in the calculator.

• Will 18 inch wheels fit if my car came with 17s?

  Many 2009 packages differed. Use the calculator to hold overall tire diameter close to your OEM value and verify inner and outer clearances. Test fit for brake and suspension clearance before mounting tires.

• Can I use spacers to correct offset?

  Possibly, if they are hub-centric and maintain 71.6 mm at the hub side. Ensure adequate thread engagement or install longer studs as needed. Re-check torque regularly and follow local regulations.

• How do I verify my wheel offset and backspacing?

  Offset is often cast or stamped on the wheel as ET followed by a number in mm. Backspacing can be measured from the wheel mounting pad to the inner rim lip with a straightedge and ruler. Compare to your known OEM values using the calculator.