2013 Dodge Challenger Wheel Interchange

2013 Dodge Challenger Wheel Fitment Guide

Known OEM Fitment For 2013 Dodge Challenger

The values below reflect known OEM specifications for at least one 2013 Challenger configuration. Trims and packages may differ. Always confirm against your door-jamb tire placard, the owner’s manual, and OEM parts resources before buying wheels or tires.

Notes:

• Some 2013 Challenger trims were sold with different wheel and tire sizes. If your car’s placard shows a different size, use that as your baseline and compare in the calculator.
• If any single value above varies from your placard or OEM documentation, prioritize the documentation specific to your VIN.

How To Use The Wheel Interchange Calculator

The calculator lets you test-fit wheels and tires on screen before you buy. It compares “Wheels from (donor vehicle)” against “Installed on (your vehicle)” and updates all the clearances as you change sizes.

• Select the donor vehicle or enter the donor wheel specs. If you have exact wheel specs from a listing, enter those directly.
• Set “Installed on” to your 2013 Dodge Challenger or enter your known OEM baseline from your placard.
• Use “Custom wheel size” to try different rim diameter, width, and offset. The tool will show inner and outer clearance changes.
• Use “Custom tire size” to change section width or aspect ratio. When you change rim diameter, the calculator updates overall tire diameter in the comparison so you can manage speedometer and ABS impact.
• Target overall tire diameter within a small percentage of stock, and verify inner clearance to strut and brakes and outer clearance to fender and liners.
• When values differ by trim or are unknown, confirm with your door placard and OEM sources, then fine tune in the calculator before purchasing.

Fitment Checklist Before You Buy

• Bolt pattern: Your Challenger uses 5x115. Do not buy 5x114.3 without manufacturer-approved hardware and verification. Exact 5x115 is recommended for safety.
• Center bore: Hub pilot is 71.5 mm. If the wheel’s center bore is larger, use hub-centric rings sized to your wheel bore down to 71.5 mm. If it is smaller, the wheel will not fit.
• Thread and seat: Studs are M14 x 1.5. Confirm the lug nut seat style required by the new wheels. Seat type may vary by wheel brand, so verify conical vs ball seat before purchase.
• Offset and backspacing: Compare new values in the calculator. Ensure adequate inner clearance to struts, spring perches, and brake calipers, and outer clearance to fenders.
• Brake caliper clearance: Many aftermarket designs have different spoke profiles. Ask the wheel seller for a brake template or measure physically.
• Tire clearance: At full steering lock and under compression. Check liner, pinch weld, sway bar, and fender lip.
• Load rating: Wheel and tire load ratings must meet or exceed OEM requirements for your trim.
• TPMS: If your vehicle uses TPMS, confirm sensor compatibility and required rebuild kits or programming steps.
• Speedometer and ABS: Keep overall diameter close to stock. Verify in the calculator and consider a speedometer check after installation.
• Stud engagement: With new wheels or spacers, ensure sufficient thread engagement on M14 studs. Use longer studs if required.

Plus Sizing And Common Upgrades

Many owners explore plus sizing to enhance stance and handling. The exact sizes that work can vary by trim, brake package, ride height, and alignment settings. Use your placard size as the starting point and test options in the calculator.

• Plus-one, plus-two: Increasing rim diameter usually pairs with a lower-profile tire so overall diameter stays close to stock. Use the calculator to keep diameter within a small percentage of OEM and to visualize clearance changes.
• Wider wheels and tires: Enter new width and offset in the calculator. Watch inner clearance to the strut and outer poke. Slight offset changes can significantly alter fender clearance.
• Staggered setups: If considering wider rears, confirm tire rotation limitations, load ratings, and that your traction and stability systems behave as expected.
• Spacers: Use only hub-centric spacers that match 5x115 and 71.5 mm hub if absolutely needed. Quality hardware and proper stud engagement are critical. Re-check torque after installation.

If you do not see your exact trim’s factory upgrade sizes here, confirm with your VIN at an OEM parts site or a Dodge dealer, then use the calculator to validate the change before buying.

Installation Tips

• Work on a cool car parked on level ground. Chock wheels and use a floor jack and stands rated for the vehicle.
• Loosen lug nuts slightly before lifting. Never rely on a jack alone. Support the car with stands at approved lift points.
• Clean the hub face and the hub pilot with a wire brush so the wheel sits flush. A thin film of anti-seize on the hub pilot only can help prevent future sticking. Do not apply lubricant to wheel studs or lug seats unless specified by OEM.
• Install hub-centric rings if the wheel bore is larger than 71.5 mm. Seat the wheel fully against the hub.
• Hand-thread all lug nuts to avoid cross-threading. Snug in a star pattern.
• Torque in multiple passes in a star pattern to the OEM specification from your owner’s manual. Re-check torque after 50 to 100 miles.
• After mounting new tires, set cold pressures to the placard value unless your tire professional specifies otherwise for your setup.
• Perform a short test drive. Check for rubbing at lock and over bumps. Reinspect lug torque and look for witness marks.

Tools And Helpful Supplies

• 1/2 inch drive torque wrench
• Low profile floor jack
• Thin wall lug nut socket set
• Hub-centric rings sized to 71.5 mm hub

FAQs

• What is the 2013 Challenger bolt pattern?

  5x115.

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

  This is not recommended. Even small mismatches can compromise clamping force and safety. Use exact 5x115 fitment unless a wheel manufacturer explicitly certifies compatibility with proper hardware and procedures.

• What is the center bore for hub-centric fitment?

  71.5 mm. If your wheel’s bore is larger, use rings sized from that wheel bore down to 71.5 mm. If the bore is smaller than 71.5 mm, the wheel will not seat.

• What lug nuts do I need?

  The studs are M14 x 1.5. The required seat style depends on the wheel. Confirm with the wheel manufacturer whether conical or ball seat lugs are required, and use only that style.

• What is the stock tire size for the listed OEM wheel?

  235/55R18 for the 18x7.5 wheel shown above. Other trims may differ, so verify your placard.

• What offset should I choose for aftermarket wheels?

  Offset needs depend on wheel width, brake package, and suspension. Start with your OEM baseline in the calculator, then adjust width and offset while watching inner and outer clearance. When values vary by trim, confirm with OEM documentation before purchase.

• Do 20 inch wheels fit a 2013 Challenger?

  Some trims in this model line were sold with larger diameters, but exact compatibility depends on your specific trim and brakes. Confirm your OEM options with a dealer or parts catalog, then use the calculator to model the upgrade and check clearances.

• What is the correct lug torque?

  Lug torque can vary by trim and hardware. Use the torque specification in your owner’s manual or OEM service information. Torque in a star pattern and re-check after a short driving interval.

Always verify final fitment with the on-page calculator and OEM sources before purchasing. Your door-jamb placard, owner’s manual, Mopar parts catalog, and a Dodge dealer are the best authorities for your exact VIN.